Fuel Gauge past full - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2003 silverado · 02-26-2012, 11:12 AM

Ok guys sorry if this has been posted before.I have a 03 2500Hd/6.0.The fuel gauge has started giving me a problem.I filled it up the other day and it went past the F mark /Like past it so much the needle is pointing st down.As i used the gas it went down so to speak. It is like as if the whole gauge was turnned 45degrees clockwise. but not e-f . Any thoughts

usmcchevy · 02-26-2012, 03:24 PM

Your gauge cluster going bad. More specificly the stepper motor on your fuel gauge. There are a few threads on the repair, hopefully someone can help with a link. I'm
on my phone and haven't quite got the copy/paste thing down yet.
Posted via Mobile Device

2003 silverado · 02-27-2012, 08:34 AM

pics

**truckdude239** · 02-27-2012, 09:25 AM

I Always threw this out there the stepper motor is broke in the clutser you can buy them off ebay if your any good at soldiering takes a couple hours to do, What i do for work is order a re-manufactured cluster From Dorman products they run about 200-300 dollars you give them your vin and current mileage and and it comes preprogramed and has a lifetime warranty

**truckdude239** · 02-27-2012, 09:30 AM

http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=48886

**truckdude239** · 02-27-2012, 09:56 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=511327

jchav62 · 02-27-2012, 06:34 PM

That's what mine did when it went out. I went the DIY route and ordered the stepper motor and replaced it.

2003 silverado · 02-29-2012, 07:22 AM

I see them in e-bay,the one seller has a nice write up on how to.One question is are all the motors the same I need on for the fuel/would any one of them work?theres X-28X29 etc Also do you think my fuel light still works or should I be driving around with an extra 5Gal in the bed? Thanks Guys

usmcchevy · 02-29-2012, 08:25 AM

The light should still work......should

Fill up and reset you trip meter. Refill when you get to 250-300 miles

2003 silverado · 02-29-2012, 08:28 AM

Thats what I have been doing .the needle moves down as i use the gas. Iam guessing 3/4 tank is E

jchav62 · 02-29-2012, 11:48 AM

It took me 6 months to finally fix mine. I depended on the 'low fuel' light... It still worked regardless of needle postition. Also, the needle will eventually freeze and only move periodically... making it so you can't depend on the 'sweep' anymore to judge fuel level. I actually bought a pack of 6 stepper motors and only used two. If you need one, let me know.

2003 silverado · 02-29-2012, 11:55 AM

yes I could use one let me know $

02-26-2012, 11:12 AM	#1
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Fuel Gauge past full Ok guys sorry if this has been posted before.I have a 03 2500Hd/6.0.The fuel gauge has started giving me a problem.I filled it up the other day and it went past the F mark /Like past it so much the needle is pointing st down.As i used the gas it went down so to speak. It is like as if the whole gauge was turnned 45degrees clockwise. but not e-f . Any thoughts __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

02-26-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Fuel Gauge past full Your gauge cluster going bad. More specificly the stepper motor on your fuel gauge. There are a few threads on the repair, hopefully someone can help with a link. I'm on my phone and haven't quite got the copy/paste thing down yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

02-27-2012, 08:34 AM	#3
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Fuel Gauge past full pics Attached Images __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

02-27-2012, 09:25 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Fuel Gauge past full I Always threw this out there the stepper motor is broke in the clutser you can buy them off ebay if your any good at soldiering takes a couple hours to do, What i do for work is order a re-manufactured cluster From Dorman products they run about 200-300 dollars you give them your vin and current mileage and and it comes preprogramed and has a lifetime warranty __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-27-2012, 09:30 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Fuel Gauge past full http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=48886 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-27-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Fuel Gauge past full http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=511327 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

02-27-2012, 06:34 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Fuel Gauge past full That's what mine did when it went out. I went the DIY route and ordered the stepper motor and replaced it. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-29-2012, 07:22 AM	#8
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Fuel Gauge past full I see them in e-bay,the one seller has a nice write up on how to.One question is are all the motors the same I need on for the fuel/would any one of them work?theres X-28X29 etc Also do you think my fuel light still works or should I be driving around with an extra 5Gal in the bed? Thanks Guys __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

02-29-2012, 08:25 AM	#9
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Fuel Gauge past full The light should still work......should Fill up and reset you trip meter. Refill when you get to 250-300 miles __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

02-29-2012, 08:28 AM	#10
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Fuel Gauge past full Thats what I have been doing .the needle moves down as i use the gas. Iam guessing 3/4 tank is E __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

02-29-2012, 11:48 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Fuel Gauge past full It took me 6 months to finally fix mine. I depended on the 'low fuel' light... It still worked regardless of needle postition. Also, the needle will eventually freeze and only move periodically... making it so you can't depend on the 'sweep' anymore to judge fuel level. I actually bought a pack of 6 stepper motors and only used two. If you need one, let me know. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-29-2012, 11:55 AM	#12
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Fuel Gauge past full yes I could use one let me know $ __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.