New Fuel Gauge Issue

SkyhighNY · 05-14-2008, 03:33 PM

I have read the threads regarding the fuel gauge reading incorrectly when "low fuel" even if you still have 1/8 of a tank (I had about 75 miles left when it happened to me). However, I am wondering if anyone has had the issue that you check the gauge and you have 5/8 of a tank, somehow a short while later you drop down to 1/2 a tank and then miraculously later you again have 5/8 of a tank.

Should I ask the dealer about this or is it just the "GM gauge" and I need to accept it for what it is?

SCVanguard · 05-14-2008, 04:04 PM

I noticed my gas guage is finicky at best. My old pappy told me way back when that the best reading you'll get is right at start-up. Just to be safe, I never let it get to the point where it says low fuel so I don't have to worry.

SILVER ANNIV · 05-14-2008, 06:05 PM

A couple of weeks ago, mine went from half full to empty. We were starting out on a trip and were heading to the gas station anyway. It only took half a tank to fill it. It acted up all that weekend and then straightened out. I think it's the sending unit, but right now we're just watching it. I'll mention it at my next oil change even it keeps working ok.

05-14-2008, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
SCVanguard Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 153 My Photos: (0)	I noticed my gas guage is finicky at best. My old pappy told me way back when that the best reading you'll get is right at start-up. Just to be safe, I never let it get to the point where it says low fuel so I don't have to worry. __________________ Brad 2008 Sky Redline Chili Pepper Red Automatic 18" chrome Monsoon Spoiler Stubby RPI GT Exhaust, Downpipe, IC, and tune http://www.imsaturn.com/profile/BradMcCann

05-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
SILVER ANNIV First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 149 My Photos: (0)	A couple of weeks ago, mine went from half full to empty. We were starting out on a trip and were heading to the gas station anyway. It only took half a tank to fill it. It acted up all that weekend and then straightened out. I think it's the sending unit, but right now we're just watching it. I'll mention it at my next oil change even it keeps working ok. __________________ VIN 2262, Delivered 5/13/06 Silver Pearl, Black Leather, Chrome Wheels, Red Cali's Manual, 6 Disc, LSD, Kappa CAI, L'il Chromies Magnaflow 14267 Dual Exhaust, 35170 Quad Tips

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