GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

gas gauge inaccurate

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-21-2016, 08:23 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Thread Starter
 
denaliman03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 103
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
denaliman03 is on a distinguished road
Default gas gauge inaccurate

My 03 Denali yukon gas not reading correct. 2 years ago I had replace all the stepper motors behind the needles so I know the cluster is good. So basically I have 32 gallon tank half will be 16 gallons and a quarter will be 8. So on empty I put in 10 dollars and that gives me a quarter tank which is wrong. At 2.18 a gallon thats 4.5 gallons which should be between a quarter tank and empty. Could it be my level sensor in the fuel pump.
Old 08-21-2016, 09:36 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
rjolly87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Posts: 7,270
Received 457 Likes on 359 Posts
rjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant futurerjolly87 has a brilliant future
Default

This has been a common complaint across multiple vehicles across multiple generations. Fuel tank shapes and fuel gauge behaviors vary greatly. Also, in later generations, it can be averaged out to reduce gauge movement. If gauge progression is smooth, and consistent (with itself, and not necessarily what you think it should be), it'* likely working as designed. If the gauge jumps around a lot (not to be confused with fuel slosh of earlier generations) all on its own, whether it be all the time, or when it hits a certain point, then there is likely an issue in need of addressing.

I do not believe you have an issue that requires addressing just yet, however if there is an issue, it could be either the cluster (again), sender, or wiring. Also remember too that GM gauges are notoriously inaccurate, even when working properly.
Old 08-22-2016, 06:09 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Thread Starter
 
denaliman03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 103
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
denaliman03 is on a distinguished road
Default

I understand what u r saying but of o put in 20 dollars that'* 9 gallons and the needle goes to half a tank I know that'* wrong and I know it should be between a quarter tank and half so I'm guessing maybe a new fuel pump should do the trick and also say if my needle for the gas gauge is bad how do I find out
Old 08-22-2016, 09:25 PM
  #4  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
Tech II's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Worcester, Ma.
Posts: 2,878
Received 1,084 Likes on 832 Posts
Tech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond reputeTech II has a reputation beyond repute
Default

A more accurate way to test the gauge/sender is with resistance.....

Disconnect the harness to the fuel level sender......then attach a 40 ohm resistor to the fuel level circuit(zero), 80(1/4), 120 (1/2), 160(3/4), 240(F).....

Those senders are famous for not being truly accurate......my truck gauge drops very slowly from F to 3/4.....3/4 to 1/4 drops much faster......1/4 to E slower.....
The following users liked this post:
WilliamE (08-23-2016)
Old 09-05-2016, 12:01 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
Thread Starter
 
denaliman03's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 103
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
denaliman03 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks I'm a just replace the fuel pump and call it a day
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
putertopia
Everything Electrical & Electronic
4
11-08-2007 11:43 AM
caseball2051
1992-1999
8
04-05-2007 05:24 PM
flicksbonnie
Everything Electrical & Electronic
8
04-18-2006 08:30 PM
rm
1987-1991
3
10-06-2005 01:24 PM
stever
Forced Induction
14
08-21-2004 09:19 PM



Quick Reply: gas gauge inaccurate



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:44 PM.