there are a couple of reasons it could be, it is possible that the sending unit is bad. It could also be the instrument panel cluster or the PCM, there are some reflashes for the pcm for this issue but you would have to find a dealer or an independent repair shop that has the snap on online programming set up. most of the sending units go bad in these and if it is this there is a newer design from GM for some models
no
The fuse for the fuel gauge in a 2001 GMC Sonoma is located in the fuse box under the dashboard on the driver's side. Specifically, it is typically found in the fuse panel that contains various other fuses for electrical systems. You can refer to the owner’s manual for the exact fuse number and description. If the fuel gauge is not working, checking this fuse is a good starting point.
it's in the fuel tank.
If your fuel pump was replaced and all of the fuel was not drained out, then it will read "empty" when it still has ~1/4 tank the sender unit is part of the pump
it is located on the fuel rail .
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If you are have fuel gauge problems I would suspect the sending unit in the fuel tank to be at fault. Rarely the gauge is the problem.
how do i remove the fuel pump from the gas tank of a 1997 1500 GMC pickup truck .The trucki has a 4.3 gasengine?
More than likely the fuel gauge sending unit inside the fuel tank is shot.
Built into the fuel pump
Bad gauge Bad float in tank
No. Gmc doesn't use reset switches. The fuel system is computer controlled with relays.