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This morning I had 1/2 tank of gas. I stopped to

This morning I had 1/2 tank of gas. I stopped to top it off. When I restarted the 2006 chevy trailblazer the gas gauge shows empty and the low fuel light is on. I drove to work. When I started the car to leave for lunch the fuel light is still on shows empty on the gauge and now the check engine light is on?

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The fuel level gauge just went out na dthats why the light is on. to replace it you have to replace the entire sending unit. cost is $500.00 plus to have replaced. if you can live with it and keep check on your milage, I would wait for the pump to go out.

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