The fuel indicator reads empty but tank is full

2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
52,000 MILES
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CDOFKAZOO
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09chevy traverse lt. The electronic indicate reads _ _ _ to empty. Is this a sensor and is it cheap fix etc fuel indicator not working
Feb 3, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the sending unit in the tank isn't working properly. The bad thing is it is part of the fuel pump.
Feb 3, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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