1999 Silverado, Z71, 5.3, Stepside, 101,400 miles. Problem with fuel gauge after filling tank. Occasionally the fuel gauge will go to "E" and "Low Fuel" warning light will come on. Shifting to "neutral" and rev RPM's OR turning off the ignition and back on, will correct the problem. After the first 50 miles or so, every thing works ok till the next fill up. Any suggestions from the experts as a start point, Gauge or Tank unit ?
"99 Fuel Gauge
Mar 23, 2005
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I have same problem with 2000 Silverado Ext cab 4.8 except it happens nearly every time I start it but returns to normal once the truck starts moving. I would also like to know where to start looking to solve this problem.
Tank unit.
Ian
Having a rroblem with fuel gauge all the time. The fuel gauge usually stays on "E" and "Low Fuel" warning light stays on. There are times after filling the gauge will register 1/4 or as high as 3/4 full. Out of the blue the gauge works but never register the correct fuel. Took it to the dealer many times but they stated no problem, now out of warrant they want
1000.00 to fix the problem but can't tell me the problem Any suggestions from the experts as a start point, Gauge or Tank unit ?Join the Discussion
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