Washer Fluid Level Indicator stays on when reservoir is full.

[sierra77]

2010 Traverse: Has anyone had to change the Washer Fluid Level Sensor in a Traverse?
My 2010 was flagging me that the fluid was low the other day. I filled it up and the warning indicator stayed on. I checked the manual and there didn't seem to be a reset procedure in there, so I'm guessing it's a bad sensor? I can get the sensor fairly inexpensive at the parts store, but am not sure of the procedure to replace it. If anyone can lend a hand with some insight, I'd be much appreciative.
Thanks.

[gmtech1]

To get to the level sensor, you'll need to remove the inner fender lining on that side. Hopefully the sensor will take care of it. Could also have a wire shorted to ground or a cluster problem. Would need a scanner to diag the cluster...

[sierra77]

Does the sensor have a type of float on it that lowers when the level gets low? Just curious what type of sensor it is. There wasn't any indication of a problem before last weekend when it notified that it was low. If it has a float, could it possibly just be stuck? I am assuming that it is in the bottom of the reservoir and I will have to syphon out the fluid before removing it? Thanks.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by sierra77

Does the sensor have a type of float on it that lowers when the level gets low? Just curious what type of sensor it is. There wasn't any indication of a problem before last weekend when it notified that it was low. If it has a float, could it possibly just be stuck? I am assuming that it is in the bottom of the reservoir and I will have to syphon out the fluid before removing it? Thanks.

what I have seen is if it is the float sw type like my 2000 silverado the sensor may have rotated in its mounting causing a full condition even when empty. not good when in a snow slop storm ....rotate so it is in the correct position.

[Tech II]

Just disconnect it and see if the light goes out....