Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Customer Interest
Fuel System - Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Readings
File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 01-06-04-008D
Date: April, 2003
Subject:
Inaccurate or Erratic Fuel Gauge Reading, Fuel Pump Related Driveability Concerns (Install New Fuel Tank Sender)
Models:
2000-03 Chevrolet Cavalier, Malibu
2000-03 Oldsmobile Alero
2000-03 Pontiac Grand Am, Sunfire
2000-01 Toyota Cavalier
with Plastic Fuel Tanks
This bulletin is being revised to add a model year and to change the Correction information as well as the part number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 01-06-04-008C (Section 06 - Engine).
Condition
Some customers may comment about inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge readings. A typical comment might be that it appears from the gauge reading that
there is fuel available, yet the tank is nearly empty.
Cause
This condition may be the result of the corrosive effect of certain fuel blends on the contact surfaces of the fuel tank sender.
Vehicles built between the VIN breakpoints shown.
Vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint shown.
Correction
Important:
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When servicing the fuel tank module or the fuel sender, DO NOT replace both parts. Only replace the appropriate part to repair the customer's
concern.
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The complete fuel level sender assembly P/N 22683260 is no longer available through GMSPO. This assembly is now serviced by a fuel tank
module P/N 88957239 (minus sender) and the fuel tank sender, P/N 22709333. These two parts are no longer sold as one unit and can only be
purchased separately.
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Dealers within the provinces of British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick and the State of Maine, should refer to Customer Satisfaction
Campaign 00101, dated January, 2001.
When fuel gauge diagnosis in the Service Manual indicates the cause to be the fuel tank sender, replace the existing sender with a new sender, P/N
22709333, with improved corrosion resistant wiper contacts.
