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Instruments - Excessive Fuel Gauge Fluctuation

File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 76-83-05

Date: September, 1997

Subject:
Excessive Fuel Gauge Fluctuation
(Install Fuel Level Damper Kit)

Models:
1995-97 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 4 Door Utility Models Condition

Some owners may comment about excessive fuel gauge needle fluctuation when making turns or braking with less than a half tank of fuel.

Correction

Install fuel level damper module kit P/N 12167652 following the procedure described on the instruction sheets included with the kit.

Parts Information

P/N Description Qty

12167652 Module Kit, Fuel Level Damper 1

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Op Description Labor Time

N4844 Module, Anti-slosh - Install 0.8 hr

Important:
Labor operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.