2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · IL

Twice in a row when filling, gas backed up and spilled. I attributed this to a faulty pump. Later that evening while parked I discovered a fuel leak. I took it to a mechanic who discovered the fuel pump had rusted and corroded away. The next day I began my drive home from florida to chicago. I made it about 200 miles before we changed drivers, and discovered the truck had started leaking fuel again. Thankfully, we made it safely to a repair shop (a national company this time). They diagnosed it as the fuel tank, located a replacement tank, and I was under way. I did make it home to chicago, smelling gas the wholeway, but not seeing a significant leak (probably due to the constant driving, I did keep checking) until I was almost home. I made it home, and took the car to a local shop. The diagnosed it as fuel lines, which had rusted and corroded. I picked up my truck last night, drove it to work today, then drove it right back to the mechanic, since it was leaking gas again. I have spent over $1500 so far in labor and parts, lost almost a full tank of gas with all the tank drops, and still do not have my truck back. Im pretty sure my, mechanic is ready to give up.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · AK

Fuel pump failed 3 times already. All door electrical solenoids/cable system failed-possible poor ventilation causing excessive condensation resulting in rusting of cables. Note: a friend with the same year model has exact problems and more. All costly and non-warranty items! Could have been cause of accidents when fuel pumps failed but for the grace of god.

Filed Aug 27, 2009 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that the fuel pump started to leak fuel due to rust. The insurance company inspected the fuel pump and confirmed the pump was defective. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved since the fuel leak could potentially cause a fire. The current mileage was 102,000 and the failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2008 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · NY

Fuel leaking from top of fuel pump feed/return pipes. Pipes where corroded and leaking fuel on to the top of the fuel pump where fuel pools until vehicle stops or accelerates at which point the puddled fuel spills to ground, or blows up under vehicle causing a potential fire hazard.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Engine · 57,553 miles · TX

I submitted a complaint last night (10148159) after finding the defective part to my vehicle. I searched the federal safety agency sight and found many complaints with the same issue, though the person making the complaint did not know the resolution to the issue. I'm thinking the defective part that should be issued a recall for is going un-noticed by the federal safety agency because the person making the complaint doesn't know how to resolve and correctly describe it. Because of this the federal safety agency may overlook that this is the same issue. The following link will take you to the chevy avalanche fan club forum where the issue is described and discussed. Http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,39437.0.html many of the forum members are being told by chevy dealers that the issue is with the fuel pump, which is in most cases incorrect. This is causing the consumer to pay to $1000.00 for parts and repairs that are not needed. The cost for repair of the crank shaft position sensor is $110.00 for parts and $170.00 for labor, and this resolves the problem. Please have the investigator take a look at the website given above for more information about this issue. This is obviously a defective part that if under the right conditions can cause a major accident and possible loss of life. With total loss of engine power on a 6,600lbs truck I found it almost impossible to turn and very difficult to stop. Chevy has also re-designed the part proving evidence that the original design was/is defective. I see this as a more potentially dangerous issue than the tail gate strap recall and at least as equal or higher of an issue as the anti-lock brake defect which the federal safety agency has issued recalls for.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · OK

Fuel pump has quit on 3 chevrolet products over the past 4 years - each at about 75,000 miles. Last one on an avalanche while driving down the highway. No accident occurred. Father-in-law also had fuel pump failure on chevrolet pickup at about 75,000 miles.

Filed Jan 22, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 28,000 miles · CA

Vehicle has problem with fuel system. Either the fuel gauge goes out indicating that you have more gas than you really do. The fuel pump goes out causing the vehicle to stall. For example, I was driving up a winding hill when all of a sudden, my truck stopped with no warning on a blind curve. This created a safety issue as this incident could have caused a traffic collision. My truck has been to rally chevrolet for this problem 4 times in less than 12 months. The first time was february 2003. The second time was april 2003. The third time was june 2003 and the fourth time was january 21, 2005. There is obviously a problem with the vehicles fuel system. There is also a problem with the cooling system. Every since my husband and I bought the vehicle, we have been smelling coolant after either short trips or long driving trips. There were a couple of times where once the water pump was replaced and then a freeze plug was replaced. To this day, we still smell coolant and the dealer can not find a leak. I don't think this is normal.

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Fuel system · LA

While driving at 70mph fuel pump went out, causing vehicle to stall out.