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    There was a recall on 03-06? Not sure of what yr it ended. But I know the 03 ones got recalled for the needles not working.
    A good idea is to never let your gas go below 1/4 a tank. The gas will keep the sending unit and pump cool and wont burn out. I always fill up after 1/2 a tank anyways lol. Sending units are like 300 bux.

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    Ok so $300 gets the parts. How difficult is it to do this all myself? If I were to just change clusters they would be just a straight swap correct just unplug and replug? Or is it more complicated?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet View Post
    Ok so $300 gets the parts. How difficult is it to do this all myself? If I were to just change clusters they would be just a straight swap correct just unplug and replug? Or is it more complicated?
    A sender can range from $150 to $400 depending on make and model. You can also replace the entire module (pump and all) for more money (parts range from $400 to $650).

    Prices I quotes are GM list....there are ways to save some money.

    To replace the sender, the tank needs to be dropped or the bed removed/tilted. There's a good chance the wiring plug will have to changed too just like the recall I mentioned above even though picks ups weren't recalled.

    The IPC is another issue. I'm not sure how people do this swap as the operating software and odometer needs programmed via TIS2000 by the dealer for proper operation. Not sure what years and models are compatible but I know the software architecture changed in 2003.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChevyLee View Post
    There was a recall on 03-06? Not sure of what yr it ended. But I know the 03 ones got recalled for the needles not working.
    A good idea is to never let your gas go below 1/4 a tank. The gas will keep the sending unit and pump cool and wont burn out. I always fill up after 1/2 a tank anyways lol. Sending units are like 300 bux.

    There was no recall quite like this. There was a recall on the fuel level senders in 2000-2001 Suburbans, Tahoes, Yukons, and Yukon XL. The new parts have a different connector at the tank. No pick-up were recalled.

    The 2003-2004 only had (not a recall) a special policy that covered the instrument cluster replacement for up to 7 years or 70K miles for needles sticking or gauges inoperative.

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