Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet k1500. The fuel pump assembly failed. The wires were too small a gauge for the load. The plastic insulation caused the wires to over heat and it burned down to the fuel tank. The contact showed the parts to the dealer and they stated that they have never seen this type of failure. He attempted to reach the manufacturer and was unable to speak with anyone. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.
1996 Chevrolet K1500: fuel pump failure
5 of the 94 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 19965
- 19941
What owners say
This letter is to provide information regarding a hazardous and potentially catastrophic materiel defect on the 1996 chevrolet pickup (model: k1500 1/2 ton 4.3 l f/I v6). The vehicle had 112231 original mi. And was operated consistent with its intended use. The vehicle is production representative with no modifications or history of damage. On 20 apr 04 while driving approximately 25 mi/hr the engine quit running with no impending indications of a failure. Subsequent inspection and repair was conducted by a certified mechanic at ron's firestone, geneva, al. Inspection revealed that the connector at the top of the fuel level sending unit shorted-out and melted and that approximately 2.5 in. Of the plastic insulation on the gray wire from the fuel pump to the sending unit was melted. Ron blair (owner/mechanic) commented: wiring inside gas tank was melted all the way down to the fuel pump. If fuel tank had not been full it is possible for the tank to have blown up. I have never seen one do this before. *ak *sc
Fuel pump failed. Also, windshield wipers failed to work properly, especially during inclement weather, affecting visibility/ front bucket seat latch failed, causing seat to fall backward.
Fuel pump failed within 44000 miles of wear. Believes this is not considered to be normal condition. Dealer not notified.
While driving the vehicle stalled for no apparent reason which almost caused an accidentoin several occasions. Been to dlr 4 times. Dlr replaced fuel filler/fuel pump/ignition switch. Problem is reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet K1500?
5 of 94 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 (5%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet K1500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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