I gotta 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD 5.3. My fuel guage will read empty then full etc. Do I have to replace the whole fuel pump or just the sending unit itself. Thanx.
2007-03-03 10:31:52 · 6 answers · asked by JUAN C 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
very common problem with these vehicles, the sender is bad. It's part of the whole assembly. It's not going to hurt anything by not fixing it. But if you do try lifting the bed instead of dropping the tank if you have a few extra hands, saves a lot of time and prevents lines breaking as easy.
2007-03-03 10:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by babyjay8495 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's your Fuel Tank Sending Unit what needs replaced
when you buy it it will come with a Fuel pump and a filter so all you will have to do is take the old Sending unit out and put the new one in.
get ready to spend about $200
i just replace the Fuel Tank Sending unit in my 1990 Dodge Omni and it was $180 for it.
good luck
hope this helps
2007-03-03 13:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the sending unit is bad, which it sounds like it is. You will have to replace the fuel pump as well, it comes in 1 whole unit. pump and sending unit.
2007-03-03 10:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gauge will also read empty if the wire is broken. Check that out before you spend $100 on a new pump/sender.
2007-03-03 12:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would replace the sending unit....you can replace just the unit if needed...but you have to drop the tank to do it...just keep in mind to cover your tank with a rag to keep dirt out...and to replace the fuel filter just incase...
2007-03-03 11:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by ke6mdw13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all in 1.you cant seperate them.you will have replace the sending unit along with the pump.thats what it sounds to me,like its stuck.
2007-03-03 10:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋