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Bad sending unit, bad gauge, faulty wiring, corroded connector or a bad ground wire. But that's probably the ONLY things that can cause your particular problem.

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Q: Why would the gas gauge in a 99 Chevy Malibu LS suddenly drop and stay at empty when there is gas in the tank?
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