When I'm sitting at a light or anywhere for a few minutes, my low fuel light comes on. As soon as I hit the brake or gas it goes off and the gas gauge returns to actual condition. It does not do this every day or at every red light but I'm concerned that eventually it's going to leave me stranded.
Check the fuel regulator on the fuel rail.
SOURCE: 2001 Chevy Impala gas guage incorrect
The level sensor is bad. They are easy to do. You don't have to pull the fuel tank down. There is an acsess hole in the trunk. Look in the rear of the trunk at the rear of the seats. You will notice there is a spot in the middle that the capet comes together, Pull them apart and there is metal plate with some 10mm nuts, pull that off and your fuel pump is there, remove and replace the sensor.
Also there will the a code in the pcm. you will need to clear it to pass emissions
SOURCE: 2002 Chevy Suburban: Fuel gauge reads empty, tank is half full
Youre gauge is controlled by a plunger in the fuel tank which is attached to the sensor and the fuel gauge. it sounds like when the plunger goes down half way its either getting stuck down lower then it should. Needs replacing. Any mechanic can do this install for you.
SOURCE: 2001 chevy silverado 4.8 gas gauge not working properly
Fairly common problem with GM vehicles. The sending unit in your tank has a small circuit board that an arm is attached to which moves up and down according to your fuel level. This circuit board and arm are not making good contact. Unfortunately the only good solution is to replace this part.
Testimonial: "thought probably that was it but better off replacing whole unit .i was for for gauge proplem thanks. "
SOURCE: gas gauge malfunction and engine light stays on
This is a common problem with Malibu's. It is due to cheap metal in the fuel gage that corrodes. Chevrolet knows about this but they refuse to issue a fix. The check engine light staying on and the faulty fuel gage are related. This is a defect and they need to recall this part! Raise hell with the dealership!
SOURCE: The gas gauge on my 2002 chevy venture is not
Hi:
Your tank sending unit is bad. Unfortunately, it is part of the fuel pump assembly, and the part costs around $400, give or take. plus installation labor. It is an all too common problem on GM vehicles, as I have had to change it on my last 2 GMs. If you do an internet search you will find plenty of others in the same boat!
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