fuel idicator light

GAT · #1 04-11-2005, 08:46 AM

I have a 2001 Chev. Siverado 2500 HD. For whatever the reason the low fuel indicator light comes on after the truck has been filled up and the gauge drops to empty. It will do this off and on even though the gas tank is full. I have some friends with the same type trucks having the same issues. Is this something I can fix, or can it be fixed. The truck has the 6.0 motor.

GAT

Bungee · #2 04-11-2005, 10:21 AM

Had the same prob. A pretty common one with these Chevy's, actually. The problem is the fuel sensor in the gas tank. Do a search in the forum and you'll get a wealth of info.

The sensor can be had (if I remember correctly) for about $110 or so. Try GMPARTSDIRECT.com for starters. The sensor can be accessed either by dropping the tank, or by moving the bed back. I prefer the unbolt-the-bed method. Check out this link for a complete run-thru...as you see, it's not too hard. http://www.fullsizechevy.com/fscu/fuelpump.shtml

GAT · #3 04-11-2005, 10:50 AM

Thank you so much for the information. My 2001 is it any harder than the pictures show? Can this be done in a day?

Bungee · #4 04-11-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GAT

Thank you so much for the information. My 2001 is it any harder than the pictures show? Can this be done in a day?

I don't know for sure, but I'd be suprised if your 2500 HD was layed out any different to the pics, which was identical to my 2000 1500. The job is relatively easy in my opinion, and I'm certainly no master mechanic. It took me half a day to do the job. The toughest part, IMO was simply getting the bed off and making sure I didn't drop contaminents into the tank.

GAT · #5 04-11-2005, 01:29 PM

Can you please explain why it easier to remove the whole bed rather than just the tank?

Gat

Bungee · #6 04-12-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GAT

Can you please explain why it easier to remove the whole bed rather than just the tank?

Gat

Sorry. Didn't mean to imply taking the bed off was so much easier. It just seemed to be less hassle for ME ... rather than getting underneath, dealing with fuel lines, mountings, and the like. I've never dropped the tank, so I can't give a first-hand comparison.

Maybe other members who have done this can give you additional perspective.

BlenderWizard · #7 04-12-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bungee

Sorry. Didn't mean to imply taking the bed off was so much easier. It just seemed to be less hassle for ME ... rather than getting underneath, dealing with fuel lines, mountings, and the like. I've never dropped the tank, so I can't give a first-hand comparison.

Maybe other members who have done this can give you additional perspective.

Well, my mechanic told me that you had better have a lift if you try to drop a tank. He said it's a real PITA, and you tend to get gas everywhere. If I had to do this, I'd prolly move the bed, too/

GAT · #8 04-12-2005, 03:03 PM

Remove the bed it is. Thanks to all who helped with this. I am not looking forward to taking this project on, but it beats a couple hundred bucks in labor at a garage or dealer, plus the 110.00 for the part.

Love this site...keep up the good work.
gat

billyray63 · #9 04-12-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GAT

I have a 2001 Chev. Siverado 2500 HD. For whatever the reason the low fuel indicator light comes on after the truck has been filled up and the gauge drops to empty. It will do this off and on even though the gas tank is full. I have some friends with the same type trucks having the same issues. Is this something I can fix, or can it be fixed. The truck has the 6.0 motor.

GAT

heres my two cents worth. I have done three of these and it was no big deal dropping the tank. If you have a sprayed bed liner or a liner that you cant get out you have to lift the bed up high enough to clear the bolts. Make sure you have all the gas out. Just remove the frame clips on the lines and you have a lot of room. Find somebdy with a cheap trannie jack or a floor jack works just as good. Did it in two hours by myself and still had time to talk on the phone in that time.Good luck no matter which way you do it.

jethro_3 · #10 04-12-2005, 09:13 PM

As stated above, MAKE SURE THE TANK IS AS EMPTY AS POSSIBLE. Dropped the tank on a '99 Yukon 3 times in 9,000 miles and wished the body would have lifted off....

BlenderWizard · #11 04-12-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by billyray63

heres my two cents worth. I have done three of these and it was no big deal dropping the tank. If you have a sprayed bed liner or a liner that you cant get out you have to lift the bed up high enough to clear the bolts. Make sure you have all the gas out. Just remove the frame clips on the lines and you have a lot of room. Find somebdy with a cheap trannie jack or a floor jack works just as good. Did it in two hours by myself and still had time to talk on the phone in that time.Good luck no matter which way you do it.

My '02 does not have bolts that go through the bed floor.

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