Instruments - Fuel Gauge Indicates Empty When Not
File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body ElectricalBulletin No.: 76-83-03A
Date: June, 1998
Subject:
Fuel Gauge Indicates Empty with 7-8 Gallons (30 Liters) Left in Tank (Replace Fuel Level Sensor Float Arm Assembly)
Models:
1995-97 Chevrolet and GMC C/K 4 Door Models
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoints:
Models VIN Breakpoints
Chevrolet VJ355982
GMC VJ724930
This bulletin is being revised to change the labor operation number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 76-83-03 (Section 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical).
Condition
Some owners may comment that the fuel gauge indicates empty after only going 200 to 250 miles, and they are only able to put approximately 23 gallons or less of fuel in the 30 gallon tank.
Cause
The Fuel Level Indication System was designed with excessive empty reserve. The Fuel Level Sender will be labeled with Broadcast code "TCB", (see Figure 1). Vehicles built after December 14, 1996, have the revised Float Arm Assembly.
Correction
Following the procedure described in Section 8A of the Service Manual, remove the Sender Assembly and replace the original Float and Arm with P/N 25312833 (see Figure 2). Reinstall the Sender Assembly and Tank.
Parts Information
P/N Description Qty
25312833 Float Kit, Fuel Level Sensor 1
The part is currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Description Labor Time
L1225 Sender Use published
Assembly, Fuel Labor Operation
(Tank Unit) - Time
Replace
Important:
Labor operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.