Just bought a 2001 GMC Sierra Ext. Cab 4x4 yesterday. It has a problem with the fuel gauge. Wondering if anyone has had the same problem and how they fixed it. (salesman may be willing to help fix it - but where do we start looking for the cause).
The fuel gauge reads empty (yes, there is gas in it) on starting the truck, also the low fuel light comes on. After driving a few miles the gauge needle starts to climb. Sometimes it will stay and read correctly for a while, then for no apparent reason (no bumps etc.) it will go back to empty mark and the low fuel light comes on again. This also happened while sitting at an idle in park, and my passenger undid his seat belt, coincidence maybe?
I am wondering if it is the sending unit or an electrical issue?
The other issue is the keyless entry, the lock button appears not to work so haven't tried the unlock button. I have never had a vehicle with keyless entry before, could this be just a dead battery in the remote?
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance
The fuel gauge reads empty (yes, there is gas in it) on starting the truck, also the low fuel light comes on. After driving a few miles the gauge needle starts to climb. Sometimes it will stay and read correctly for a while, then for no apparent reason (no bumps etc.) it will go back to empty mark and the low fuel light comes on again. This also happened while sitting at an idle in park, and my passenger undid his seat belt, coincidence maybe?
I am wondering if it is the sending unit or an electrical issue?
The other issue is the keyless entry, the lock button appears not to work so haven't tried the unlock button. I have never had a vehicle with keyless entry before, could this be just a dead battery in the remote?
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance