1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 16, 2004 · Fuel system · 61,210 miles · FL

Guess what, here is another problem for my vehicle gm. (another complaint)we've already spent nearly a $1,000, on this car. Now, taking it to the mechanic again, the had spent a hour and a half looking for now what is the fuel pump that had gone bad. I understand that parts in a vehicle have to be maintained. So when we found this out , we really enjoyed your company's "money making" scheme to have the cavaliers, new fuel pump cost around $500. With a 1 year warranty, other manufacture have lifetime warranties, which we will be replacing with. ( carter, or master). Not including the labor and a customer cannot just replace this pump separately, no you have to purchase the entire module together with the fuel pump!!! Usually, it would cost around $80.00-$100.00, for a fuel pump. Thanks gm, hope you make your money. Because, I will buy foreign and "word of mouth", is louder. Mel

Filed Jun 29, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · 39,500 miles · MN

Fuel pump seal disintegrated. Cost $1,081.00 (including 3 day car rental). Earlier this year there was a recall on the steering column and I wound up paying an additional $600 for other defects not covered by the recall. Think that this and many additional problems on this car constitute it being a lemon. More than 5 recalls in 7 years.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Engine · NY

While driving or when turning at a light engine will stall without a prior warning. Vehicle had been taken to dealer for repairs, but defect had not been found to be repaired.*ak PCM was replaced twice, fuel pump replaced, dealer cleaned throttle board, egr valve, and fuel injectors, vehicle still continues to stall.

Filed Aug 28, 2000 · Electrical, Fuel system · MD

Horn hasn't been working since vehicle was purchased. Fuse was replaced, but didn't remedy the problem. Dealer clamed that in different weather &temperatures it will not work. Vehicle stalled on 2 different occasions. Dealer said it was the battery & alternator the 1st time. 2nd time dealer indicated fuel pump went out.consumer had to cover the cost & felt that they should been able to detect this when they did the diagnostic reading a month ago.

Filed Apr 26, 1999 · Fuel system · MA

Car had a "hard start" when cold. Concerned because someone could get stranded, assuming that 1/4 full tank of gas was enough to start car - especially those transporting children, like I do. After fuel pump was replaced (by dealer), it started better than when first purchased. Had been a problem from day one. Note: why does the fuel pump seems to be a problem with chevrolets. My father has a 1995 chevrolet truck, tahoe that also needed the fuel pump replaced. Thought it might be worth investigating.

Filed Mar 11, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Fuel pump went out/oil pressure valve blew up and oil is all over/computer system shut down, and rack and pinion steering went out. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems not yet remedied. Provide further information.