1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: fuel pump failure

Filed May 9, 2011 · Fuel system · 179,000 miles · MI

My son was driving my 1999 chevrolet silverado at 55 -60 MPH and the gas tank straps failed (rusted completely through) and the gas tank fell out onto the highway. Before he could determine what had fallen off the vehicle, there was a hole worn in the tank due to being dragged on the asphalt. It spilled a full tank of gas on the highway. The truck had to be towed on a flatbed truck. We had to replace the gas tank straps, fuel pump and gas tank. There were no injuries but the fire dept. And police had to be called as a precautionary measure before we could load it onto the flatbed tow truck .

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet c 1500 pick-up truck. While driving 40 MPH the fuel module assembly malfunctioned causing the fuel gauge to read inaccurate fuel levels. The contact stated that at times the fuel light comes on indicating that the vehicle was low on fuel. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer at this time but feels the vehicle was experiencing the same issue that's stated in the recall (05v155000) fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump for the 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the manufacturer should extend the recall for his year make and model vehicle. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2009 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · IL

Hi I have an 1999 chevy pick up short bed 5.3 I have had three fuel pumps put in and my gas gauge does not work nor does my odometer have everyone have this problem is it just mine I work at brahler oil and lube and 3 out of 10 chevy trucks have the same problem is there anything that can be done ? 500 is alot for a fix that does not work for that long and have another question my tail gate strap's broke the tail gate fell down and dented the gate what can I do about this ?

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

Fuel pump quits working, I'm going to replace it for a third time.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 138,867 miles · AZ

My 1999 chevy silverado 1500 4wd vehicle would lurch and stall as if it weren't getting enough fuel. The fuel filter was replaced and 2 hours later the same symptoms occurred. Eventually the fuel pump and injectors #7 & #8 were replaced at a cost of $1413.84. Three weeks later the same symptoms occurred. It has been determined that the fuel line is rusted out & there was a tsb #000604024; however, we were never notified of this. Replacement of the fuel line etc. Is now estimated to cost another $1500.00. We will be asking for the old fuel line as proof of the rust that caused this problem.

Filed Mar 19, 2001 · Fuel system · AR

Fuel pump keeps going out on consumer already has had one pump installed in vehicle. Currently, pump malfunctioned again. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that warranty expired.