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Fuel gauge not working - 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

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It could be the gauge bad but most likely the sending unit which is located inside the tank is the problem--Usually does not happen on vehicles this new but you know how it goes. Fuel tank if sending unit there has to be removed.

Most mechanics will be able to test the fuel level indicator on the dash and my money would be the sending unit in the tank is bad.

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