1999 GMC Sierra Fuel gauge

BCAHMANN

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1999 GMC SIERRA
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
76,000 MILES

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.

Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 3:18 PM

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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
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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 3:39 PM

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

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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 AT 9:39 AM

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.

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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 AT 1:09 PM