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Why is my fuel gauge not working on my Duramax?

Why is my fuel gauge not working on my Duramax?

This wasn’t my only issue and I got pissed and GM got engaged from the GM dealer that sold me the tank. Inevitably we found out from GM Engineering it was the computer trying to re-calibrate due to the mileage driven with no change in fuel level.

Where is the fuel gauge on a Chevy Silverado?

My 2000 Silverado did almost the exact same thing. Bought a new full pump assembly (because the level indicator was part of it), dropped the tank and swapped it out. Problem solved. If you look under your truck, you can see your tank.

Is there a low fuel light on my Duramax?

This dealer actually never resolved my major issues and after going through multiple dealers in Dallas Fort Worth I found that most dealers had no idea what they were talking about. Unfortunately finding a good technician can be VERY difficult at a dealer or non dealer repair facility. Yes the low fuel light comes on.

When does the fuel gauge go down to empty?

Let me start off by telling you what it was doing. First time i noticed it it stuck on full for about a week then went down to empty. After about a week of being on empty ever since it will show full right after i fill the truck up and seem somewhat accurate to 1/4 of a tank.

This wasn’t my only issue and I got pissed and GM got engaged from the GM dealer that sold me the tank. Inevitably we found out from GM Engineering it was the computer trying to re-calibrate due to the mileage driven with no change in fuel level.

My 2000 Silverado did almost the exact same thing. Bought a new full pump assembly (because the level indicator was part of it), dropped the tank and swapped it out. Problem solved. If you look under your truck, you can see your tank.

This dealer actually never resolved my major issues and after going through multiple dealers in Dallas Fort Worth I found that most dealers had no idea what they were talking about. Unfortunately finding a good technician can be VERY difficult at a dealer or non dealer repair facility. Yes the low fuel light comes on.

What’s the gas mileage on a Chevy Silverado?

I may be naive but I expect when you pay soo much for a product it should work! I own a 2500 HD Duramax Diesel, and it is now approaching 175K miles. The Fuel Gauge is reading only 1/4 full after a fill up and the mileage range is only 110 miles. The Mileage Range begins to read as Low even with the tank still holding over 10 gallons.

What does it mean when your fuel gauge is full?

When this happens you’re left guessing how many miles you have left on your tank of fuel while your fuel level gauge bounces around from empty to ½ a tank to ¼ of a tank to full and back again. If this is the trouble you’re having, you’ll need to get your truck to a local mechanic for diagnosis and repair.

When do you need to replace the fuel gauge sender?

If your fuel gauge behaves erratically or is stuck on full or empty, you may need to replace the fuel gauge sender. 1. Fuel gauge behaves erratically 2. Fuel gauge stuck on empty 3. Fuel gauge stuck on full The fuel gauge sender is a component that is found in the gas tank of most road going vehicles.

Let me start off by telling you what it was doing. First time i noticed it it stuck on full for about a week then went down to empty. After about a week of being on empty ever since it will show full right after i fill the truck up and seem somewhat accurate to 1/4 of a tank.

Why does my gas gauge read high when the tank is full?

A functioning sending unit will have a high resistance when the tank is full and a low resistance when the tank is empty. If the gauge reads higher than it should, make sure the wire attached to the electrical terminal on the tank sending unit is making a good ground connection.

What to do if your fuel gauge is stuck on empty?

Fuel gauge stuck on empty? Two ways to fix that- scrape up some cash and put gas in it, or if that doesn’t work, replace the fuel level sensor in the tank. Altogether, it took about 5 hours and $75. None of the auto parts stores had this sensor in stock, so it was an overnight wait for that.

How long does it take to replace fuel level sensor?

Two ways to fix that- scrape up some cash and put gas in it, or if that doesn’t work, replace the fuel level sensor in the tank. Altogether, it took about 5 hours and $75. None of the auto parts stores had this sensor in stock, so it was an overnight wait for that.

What causes a bad gas gauge on a Chevy truck?

A poor ground or loose connection to a gas gauge is just as likely to cause problems as loose or dirty battery cables assuredly will with your starting system.

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Ruth Doyle