2006 Cadillac Cts Once Fuel Gauge Get Below Half Tank Crazy Will Read Low After

2006 CADILLAC CTS
84,000 MILES
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once the fuel gauge get below a half tank it goes crazy. it will read low fuel after driving when the needle was on 1/3 tank and showed 96 miles left when i started it up. under a qtr tank as soon as i start driving it switches to low fuel and gauge needle is on E. Is there a recall on this?
Nov 21, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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no recall... It sounds like there is a problem with the rheostat in the tank. It is what sends the signal to the gauge.
Nov 21, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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