How old is the fuel gauge sensor on a Chevy Impala?

Local garage quoted 250 labor 160 part to replace fuel gauge sensor in the tank, but from online research past years have seen instrument cluster failures in fuel gauge, speedometer and engine temp. Car has 50800 miles on it is four years old and may require repairs 400-2k depending on which part is failure.

What are the problems with the Chevy Impala dashboard?

The radio is locked out and the ac fan runs but will not allow the ac compressor to function. Also the head lights flash and the complete dash board goes dead including all gauges, from the speedometer, fuel and temperature gauge.

Why is the gas gauge dead on my Chevy Impala?

The issue started out as a warning from the side detection system. In the past week, the issue escalated to all the warning lights on the dash coming on, and then all electronics going dead/dark. The turn signal indicators have no lights and no sound, the radio system is dead, the speedometer and gas gauge are dead.

Is there a diagnostic fee for a Chevy Impala?

Chevy support is willing to waive the 50 dollar diagnostic fee but will not cover repairs. Local garage quoted 250 labor 160 part to replace fuel gauge sensor in the tank, but from online research past years have seen instrument cluster failures in fuel gauge, speedometer and engine temp.

Do you need to replace the speedometer dial?

Not every speedometer related problem needs a replacement job. It depends on the cause. In case the dial is the problem, you can easily replace the dial alone. Problems with the inbuilt computer will require replacement.

What happens when the speedometer sensor is not working?

The speedometer sensor is also a critical component in the proper operation of a vehicle’s cruise control. When the sensor is not working correctly, it will not send a signal to the CPU, which impacts the vehicle’s ability to set the throttle for a desired speed.