Fuel systemModel years 2001–2005Manufacturer
Out of fuel with the gauge reading above empty, cranks but no start, stall (replace the fuel sensor, not the sender module)
The Fix It Right row is worded by class: 2001-2005 Full Size Pickups and Utilities (bulletin 04-08-49-018E).
FaultCrate・Out of fuel with the gauge reading above empty, cranks but no start, stall (replace the fuel sensor, not the sender module)
What to do
- Replace the fuel sensor.
Caution
- Do not replace the fuel sender module; the reference is bulletin 04-08-49-018E.
In the records
- Fuel Pump Module: replaced 1（result not stated: 1）
- Instrument Panel Cluster: replaced 1（says it came back: 1）
Applies to
- Row for 2001-2005 Full Size Pickups and Utilities: cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and the fuel gauge reads above empty.
See the evidence (1 documents, 3 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]GM TechLink, December 2005 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2005-12-01 |
Applies toRow for 2001-2005 Full Size Pickups and Utilities: cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and the fuel gauge reads above empty.
2001-2005 Full Size Pickups and Utilities – Cranks But No Start, Stall, Inaccurate/Incorrect Fuel Gauge Reading, No Fuel, Vehicle is Out of Fuel and Fuel Gauge Reads Above Empty— [1]
RepairReplace the fuel sensor.
Replace fuel sensor.— [1]
CautionDo not replace the fuel sender module; the reference is bulletin 04-08-49-018E.
Don’t replace fuel sender module. 04-08-49-018E— [1]
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.
Records under this issue 5
Owner complaint 4Manufacturer communication 1
Look into the records of this issue (5)List the records (5 that can be opened)
Records whose recall number, document number or text matches. Each line says why it matched.
- Cranks but no start, stall, or inaccurate fuel gauge with the tank out of fuel: replace the fuel sensorManufacturer communication 2005-12-01・document number matches
- Fuel gauge providing inaccurate fuel level readingsOwner complaint 2011-07-12・text contains "FLOAT ASSEMBLY"
- Gas gauge does not correctly reflect tank contents, drops rapidly to emptyOwner complaint 2011-04-30・text contains "RUN OUT OF GAS"
- Vehicle stalled at 80 MPHOwner complaint 2005-05-20・tied by reading the record: “(FAULTY SENDER WAS GIVING AN INACCURATE READING) THE VEHICLE STALLED AT 80 MPH.”
- Fuel sensor not workingOwner complaint 2005-02-07・tied by reading the record: “FUEL SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF FUEL WAS NEEDED.”