2001 Chevy Silverado Fuel Gauge

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 54,000 MILES
My fuel gauge randomly falls to empy and returns to the appropraite level for no reason.

The dealer says I need to replace the fuel sensor for a total cost of $500.00

Does this sound like a correct diagnosis? And priced right?
Thursday, January 24th, 2008 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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They are correct, I've done lots of these. To save some money you can buy just the fuel level sensor. Thats what normally goes bad.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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$500 for a fuel level sensor installed ! YOU ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF.

Buy the part yourself for about $110.00 plus tax and pay the labor only.
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Friday, February 15th, 2008 AT 10:37 PM

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