1999 Chevrolet Blazer: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 182,000 miles · GA

No events just after I have been driving a while every day all lights including dash flicker and then when I shut off fuel pump won't pump up. This happens once a day and will not restart till next day.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Suspension · 147,868 miles · NY

I was driving highway speed when I heard a loud grinding noise in front end then a severe pull to my left which veered me off the road , luckily there was a grassy knoll to my left and not a guard rail. When I exited I found my front left wheel off . The shop said my wheel fell off due to a bad bearing. I found this odd due to my replacing both bearings a year before. Apparently its a common problem. Veh. Has 147k at this incident and only 126k when replaced parts the first time. In addition had 4x4 actuator replaced, fuel pump, oil cooler lines replaced, and pitman arm...all apparently common and frequent repairs with this vehicle !!

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Fuel system, Suspension · 87,500 miles · NJ

Dt: the contact complained about multiple problems. While driving at 40 MPH on a damp road the driver's side wheel came off. He was able to steer the vehicle safely to the curb. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who replaced the upper ball joint on the driver's side and realigned the wheels. Later, he heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the other ball joints needed to be replaced. However, they have not been replaced. Also, the windshield fogged up. The mechanic stated the heater core broke and the coolant was leaking. The heater core was replaced. N addition, the vehicle had problems starting. The mechanic had to replace the fuel pump and fuel injector. The starting problem has not returned.

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · OH

I purchased my 1999 blazer "used" in 5/03, two months later the water pump started leaking horribly, had it replaced. Another month later it completely died on my in the middle of morning rush hour, found out that the fuel pump was completely shot, and the battery was not good...at the same time. Early last month I was told that the high pressure oil lines were leaking badly, and also that the idler arm on the front right is bad. Now as I am researching the chevy blazer more and more, I'm finding out that many consumers are having the same problems in all models. Chevrolet should be held responsible for many of these recurring problems, and something needs to be done!

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump failed. Mechanic will replace the fuel pump. *ak

Filed May 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · KS

Fuel gauge does not work. This occurred at about 40,000 miles. Ultimately has resulted in running out of gas twice. Apparently, the fuel sending unit and fuel pump are an integral system, costing anywhere from $400 to $600 to repair.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · TN

1999 chevrolet s-10 blazer: design flaw. The fuel gauge sending unit is made as one assembly with the fuel pump. The sending unit goes bad, but fuel pump is still in good operating condition. The cost of replacement is $600. The sending unit and fuel pump should be separate units. As my fuel gauge is not reading correctly, I must keep up with my miles driven by the odometer.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Body, Electrical · FL

Vehicle experiences stalling, after stalling there is a burning smell, dealer has replaced the fuel pump, crank sensor, map sensor, PCM, fuel pump module, vehicle still experiences stalling, consumer feels problem is an electrical problem. Ses light flashed at times, dealer replaced coil wire. Keyless entry inoperable, dealer replaced receiver, remote module, and reprogrammed transmitters. Consumer states vehicle has excessive wind noise on both sides. There is a clunk when backing up and turning left or right. Overhead panel goes blank in morning, when first starting vehicle, dash and gauges will not light up, and overhead compass was replaced. Consumer states gas mileage is not as good as it used to be. Ses light illuminated.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Acceleration, Fuel system · OH

Dealer stated on 9/26/200 that fuel pump was faulty. Replaced this...auto still did not work. Dealer stated maybe a faulty fuel pump was sent, ordered a 2nd, put this one in. Again, auto did not run. After the 1st one was installed, vehicle was released to me, 1.5 hours later, I was again stranded. Dealership said it was a cpi, something within the fuel injector system. That was replaced. It wasn't the problem. They finally stated it was 3 injectors within this unit. Those were replaced and my vehicle returned to me. Auto was in the shop from 9/26/2000 until 10/10/2000. On 10/12/2000, on route 33 westbound, my accerlerator stuck, my brakes did not work, vehicle was doing 95 MPH. I gained control of vehicle and got it stopped. It was towed from logan, ohio to columbus where I leased it from. As of right now, it's driveable, but not fixed. The dealership did secure the cruise control cable away from accerlerator so that I could drive it. I had to pay for a rental from 9/26/2000-10/10/2000. They refused to give me a loner car or rental from them. I am still afraid to drive this, I've had too much bad luck the last few weeks with it. I'm fighting with gm to be reimbursed for the rental, total amount is $533. I would like to get out of this lease, have my lease transferred to something else. As far as I know, there are no recalls on the 1999 chevrolet blazers, but I would like to know if there is any. It just seems its falling apart on me!!

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Fuel system · WV

Low fuel light came on and gas indicator was on 'e'. Diagnosis: fuel pump shorted out. This left my wife and I stranded in nc for 1 day.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Fuel system · WV

Once again, vehicle stopped running and low fuel light came on and gas indicator was on 'e'. Diagnosis: fuel pump shorted out. This left my wife and I stranded for the entire weekend.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Fuel system · AZ

My blazer has stalled repeatedly during the six months I have owned it. There appear to be no commonalities between the incidents. Sometimes it's in an intersection. At other times I'm driving. At other times I am sitting in park. This is a major safety hazard, and my dealership has still not isolated the problem, although it has already been in at least four times for this. They did replace a fuel pump the last time, but that apparently wasn't the problem.