Fuel pressure regulator failure 3.4l v6 engine.
2000 Chevrolet Impala fuel system complaints
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Smelled gasoline. Fuel pressure regulator failed. Was replaced, old part is not available.
The fuel gauge on my 2000 impala reads full all the time the car is moving. I have co worker with the same car and same problem.
On sunday morning december 7,2003 my 11 yr old and I were heading out, I started my 2000 impala ls and "boom!! The car blew,shook, and started smoking, we both jumped out. My neighbors came running to see what had happen. I called my insurance and they had a tow truck come get the car to my mechanic. Turns out the fuel pressure regulator malfuntion and blew and caused the explosion. My mechanic and I both called cheverlet on this, there response was"not enough reports for a recall"but to save my reciepts and when there is I will be reimbursed.I got a report number and that was it.after almost 2 weeks I got my car back and paid over $1500.00 in repairs for the damages caused from it. I finally got a recall letter , called cheverlet and they gave me another file number to put on my claim form.I just got a call from them this past friday informing me they will only reimburse me 800 and some change. When I asked why, all mario johnson could say was thats all were willing to pay you. So I asked him if everyone whos car blew up from this is going to half to eat almost 50% of the cost from there faulty part? He refused to answer me. I belive I am entitled to my total cost of repair of the $1500 + , not the 800 and some change they are offering me for there errorand default on this car. I hope you can help me and others who are and will be in the same perdictament as myself get all of our hard earned money back. Thank you.
The car will stall without warning while traveling at any speed. Has nearly caused 6 accidents. There is no warning proceeding this. It is dangerous to drive on any higway. Have had the car for repair about 8 times. Have replaced: "wires", filters, plugs and sensors without results. Still no correct diagnosis.
When driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the owner that the fuel pump had failed. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle stalls, moving anywere from 30-70-MPH. Has nearly caused 4 accidents. Twice we were nearly rearended; once this happended when we were passing a vehicle and we lost control; and once this occurred as I was driving around a corner towards a group of children. Has been to dealer for repair 6 times for same cause. Still not correctly diagnosed or repaired. Is unsafe to drive. Dealer has replaced "wires", plugs, fuel pump, and computer "parts" to no avail.
Fuel regulator leaking on top of the engine, will cause a fire.
Engine stalls and cuts out when turning or going strait afterthe engine is above 2000rpm and foot is released from the gas peda, sometimes can save it if I step on gas pedal befor tach reaches 500rpmsl. Have to shift into neutral and restart to avoid any accidents. Airbag light comes on and will go off after driving the car for awhile. Turn signal will not work everynow and then, have to restart the car to get them to work. Engine will not start right away, 2nd crank will start possible faulty fuel pump. 58000 miles. Problems started jan 2003. 2000 impala ls
When the consumer pumped gas, the gas nozzle automatically shut off before the tank was full, consumer believed air was in the tank.
The cradle bar and intake manifold cracked, the fuel regulator and water pump leaked, and the shaft continuously needed lubrication. Scc
Consumer states while driving the fuel moves making noise. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Consumer states soon after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing horn problems, after replacing the fuse several times, it was finally determined that there was an electrical problem, also the battery failed after 1 year of owning the vehicle.
Engine will cut off or stall without warning while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak armrest cup holder broke. Blower motor whistling, belt making noise. When applying brakes car shimmies, front rotors are out of round. When using A/C vehicle fills up with fuel smell, fan motor bearing worn, dealer replaced. Dashlights illuminated. Vehicle experiences hard start condition, dealer replaced wiring harness. Consumer has to give gas inorder to stay running, fuel pump presure low, dealer replaced fuel pump assembly.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have recall c01035-s performed and was told it would take 15 min, the consumer sat in the dealer for 1.75 hours before the work was complete, the consumer was LED to believe that the recall repair was being performed, it wasnot until the consumer read the invoice that she realized that it was not done, the consumer contacted the dealer and was told the the necessary part for repair is not available. Nlm
Engine check light comes on intermittently. Dealer reports egr valve is bad, but can not get part for several weeks. When driving vehicle over bumps, turning corners or stopping, occupants can hear fuel in fuel tank "sloshing/splashing" from inside passenger compartment *ak.
Repeat failure- dealer no help: engine starts fine (cold start), drive car appr. 1/4 mile,temp=19 deg.f. Car balks/hesitates majorly from stop.more throttle,more balk. Prob.clearsdealer 3x ,nofix.
When the vehicle hits a bump, the gas tank hits the bottom of the car. Nlm
While driving on road and hitting bumps gas tank hit bottom of rear end, this usually happened at about 20-25 MPH. Ever since this has occurred, gas tank has become loose. *ak the consumer feels unsafe driving the vehcile with loose fuel tank.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Paint flaking off front bumper and grill/gas sloshes in gas tank/ drivers side window won't roll up/front and rear end aligned/bought new tires at 28,000 miles/replaced 4 injectors
Dealer found raw gas polling on hot engine block. Examination by dealer showed fuel return line leaking due to rodent damage. Return line components are made of a composite material which apparently attracts small gnawing rodents which are gnawing on to the point of destruction causing fuel leaks and also gnawing on electrical wiring. General motor cars parked in this garage for the past 38 have never been damaged in this manner. I suspect something in the composite material is attracting gnawing rodents. Having contacted general motors customer service I was told there is nothing under the hood that would attract rodents. General motors refused to accept that the composite material may be attracting gnawing rodents. Having owned various gm cars over the past 50 years I have never had a safety problem due to rodent damage. Something used in the manufacture of this car is attracting gnawing animals.
Paint is peeling off of front bumper and grill has been painted 4 times and is still peeling off/ replaced 4 injectors and module/ had to have front and rear end aligned/ had to buy 4 new tires/ car won't hold on incline/ can hear gas slouch in gas tank/has a popping in the front end/
Vehicle had a slight intermittent problem with cutting off when it was cold outside. Dealer said it could be there wasn't enough oxygen getting into the fuel.also, something seemed to be wrong with suspension that it rocked back & forth when you applying brakes & starting to go up a hill. Dealer & gmc are both saying that the something is wrong with the suspension torsion bar.
While driving there was a loud clunk. Driver pulled over, opened the hood, and discovered flames coming from engine. Vehicle has not been seen.*ak there was a hole in the gas line where it went into the engine and this caused a flash fire.
Complete stall on highway at 50mph. Almost rear ended by truck. Car rolls back when at stop. Steering wheel vibration while stopped. Gas sloshes while in tank.
While driving could hear noise coming from the fuel tank, fuel splashing inside, as the tank has a loose part at this movement.
When pulling into parking space or backing out of garage can feel gasoline moving back and forth in the fuel tank. Also, when entering the trunk or leaning against the vehicle can feel gasoline moving back and forth. Contacted the dealer, and dealer changed fuel tank. The replacement tank has the same problem as the original. *ak
When fuel tank is filled up over 3/4 with gas, consumer can hear gas swishing around when pulling out or coming to a stop. It feels like vehicle is being hit in the rear. Dealer has been contacted.
Able to hear fuel sloshing in the fuel tank when coming to a stop. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that nothing can be done.
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