05 Silverado Problems

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on 5/8 at 9:09 am

I know right...problems with a chevy??

Anyways...I bought this truck used about 2 years ago. At some point my gas gauge stopped working correctly and I ran out of gas a few times. So, I started counting mileage and eventually replaced the entire fuel sending unit. I bought the part off of ebay ($150) which I'm sure was a reconditioned part but it's cheaper than $300-$400 from an auto parts store. It fixed the problem but left me with a check engine light on which reads as a large EVAP leak. Well, now my gas gauge has screwed up again. It has been about a year since I replaced the sending unit. Should I just go ahead with changing the unit again or is there some underlying probelm screwing my fuel sending unit up? Are these known for crapping out?

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Posted by nrtiger

on 5/8 at 9:15 am to trebmalenad

Same thing happened to me in my 05 GMC. It was currently under warranty when it happen so I brought it in. There was a recall due to the whole cluster not working properly. My advice is to bring it to a dealer and be done with it.

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Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

on 5/8 at 9:18 am to trebmalenad

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Are these known for crapping out?

Very much so. 05-08 had some real shitty gauge clusters. They blow up regularly.

That may not be your only problem though. You may have to take it to a dealer and get it hooked up to a computer to figure out what is and isn't working.

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Posted by meauxjeaux2 on 5/8 at 9:20 am to trebmalenad

Sounds like the sending unit is gone again. The GM cluster problems often only dealt with the speedo and Tach not working.
As far as the Evaporative emissions problem,those can be a real bitch to hunt down and often needs a smoke machine to pinpoint where the leak is.
Often times it's the gas cap not sealing or you're filling the truck with the engine running which will cause this code to be set also.

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Posted by Bleeding purple

on 5/8 at 9:21 am to meauxjeaux2

So.... the mighty chevy/GMC platforms are flawed too....

Just to be contrary ... You should have bought a Dodge.

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Posted by BarDTiger81

on 5/8 at 9:22 am to Bleeding purple

Nb4fordfags

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Posted by Boats n Hose

on 5/8 at 9:30 am to BarDTiger81

We have threads on Dodge problems, now GM problems...hmmm

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Posted by BarDTiger81

on 5/8 at 9:36 am to Boats n Hose

I could start one about the ford probs when I had one. Hence the word HAD

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Posted by jordan21210

on 5/8 at 9:39 am to Bleeding purple

Poor OP thought he was going to get help with his truck. Psshhh...

FORD vs. DODGE vs. GM...LETS GO BITCHES.

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Posted by TexasTiger1984

on 5/8 at 9:39 am to trebmalenad

I've had the EVAP leak on 2 different Chevy's (06 Silverado & 05 Colorado). Both times it was the evaporator vent valve that was stuck in the open position. It was a cheap fix ($100 for the new valve). I changed it myself on the Colorado but the bed had to be removed for the silverado so i paid to have it done. My boss had the same problem with his 05 GMC

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Posted by meauxjeaux2 on 5/8 at 9:44 am to TexasTiger1984

the evap vent valve or canister purge valve is definately a possibility,but without a scan tool it's impossible to tell without just becoming a parts changer.

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Posted by KingRanch

on 5/8 at 9:47 am to Bleeding purple

I'm going to sit on the sidelines and watch

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Posted by BarDTiger81

on 5/8 at 9:50 am to jordan21210

Oh it's already been broughten.

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Posted by KingRanch

on 5/8 at 9:50 am to BarDTiger81

BarD