1999 GMC Sierra Fuel gauge

1999 GMC SIERRA
76,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BCAHMANN
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Fuel gauge does not come off the peg when I start the truck. If I move the truck and then stop and put the selector in Park the gauge will perform correctly. A friend of mine has a 1999 Chev Silverado that does the same thing.
Jul 6, 2009 at 8:18 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Sounds like the float in tank trying going a few feet then hit brake pretty hard what happens? also when first started lightly tap on dash and face of gague what happens?
Will check TSB see what i find
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Jul 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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BCAHMANN
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I tried the braking thing and it didn't cause the gauge to move. I tried tapping on the gauge and that didn't work. If I stop and put the selector in park the gauge comes right on up. If I just drive the gauge will eventually come on up. It takes maybe 4 or 5 miles.
Thank you, Bob
Jul 8, 2009 at 2:39 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Well that rules out float and possibly gague. No other gague or any thing electrical acting up? I'll ask other moderators see if anyones come across this.
Jul 8, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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