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Dual Tanks Fuel Gauge Defaults To Empty-New Calibrations - keywords dual empty fuel gauge low no P0461 P0462 P0463 P1172 P1432 P1433 P2066 P2067 P2636 program pump sender stall start tank transfer

Subject:Dual Tanks Fuel Gauge Defaults To Empty-New Calibrations

Models:2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado Chassis Cab
2001-2006 GMC Sierra Chassis Cab
With 6.6L RPO LB7 or LLY Engine



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment on the fuel gauge is defaulting to empty and the low fuel indicator is on. When checking for DTCs with the Tech 2 the ECM could set any of the following dtcs: P0461, P0462, P0463, P1172, P1432, P1433, P2066, P2067, P2068, and/or P2636.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Engineering has developed new more robust duel fuel tank calibration. To correct this concern reprogram the ECM with calibration available from Tis2Web on October 9, 2006 or later.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.