When leaving work my truck would crank but not start. Started searching fixes on the internet. I found many people talking about a known issue with the fuel pump control module. Called the dealer and the dealer already knew of this issue in my year model truck. I purchased the fuel pump control module and fixed the problem. I purchased this module at full price because there is no recall on my VIN number. One week later a coworker had the same issue on his 2024 truck and his truck was covered under warranty.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 fuel pump problems
69 of the 4,101 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 2016 model year.
- owner complaints
- 69
- worst model year
- 2016
- typical repair cost reported
- $7,000
- typical mileage
- 72,952
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 20Loss of power 11Won't start 7Power steering loss 7Check engine light 5Fuel leak 4Fuel gauge 4Won't shift 2
Trouble codes mentioned
U18A2 1U101E 1U02A3 1U029E 1U029D 1U0137 1U0109 1U0076 1P20B9 1P204C 1
What owners say
Due to the Fuel Pump Power Control Module (Part number 13554821) failure, my vehicle stalled in the middle of a turn while pulling a 10,000 pound RV. This caused me to lose both power steering and braking capabilities. From what I gather, this part is part of a "phased" initiative recall (see N252516900 Fuel Pump Power Control Module). This part was seemingly installed in all or most of GM SUVs and Trucks since 2021. Unfortunately, only some 2021-2023 models are under recall due to the "phased" nature of this recall. Meanwhile, all Heavy Duty trucks are driving around on our roadways, highways, and interstates, just like I was, towing heavy machinery, equipment, and RVs because both you and GM are dragging your feet on demanding these flawed modules be removed from these vehicles. In summation, virtually every GM SUV and truck on the road produced since 2021 is a ticking time bomb that could stall at any moment and disable both power steering and braking capability. If thats not bad enough, concerned owners, such as myself, are stonewalled with the words "there is no active recall on your vehicle " both by GM and your very website. The "phased" nature of this recall is unacceptable and is putting lives at risk. Had I been traveling at highway speeds when this failure occurred, while towing a heavy load, with braking traffic in front of me or a sharp turn, I would not have been able to stop or turn. This is an urgent matter and should be addressed accordingly, not in a "phased" manner.
The high pressure fuel pump “grenaded” while driving on the interstate. Caused an immediate shutdown and barely got off the main lane to the shoulder in extremely heavy traffic putting me, my wife and others in imminent danger. The components were inspected by the dealer mechanic and insurance adjuster and they said that is what happened and that there was no reason for it to have happened. A warning of reduced power appeared about 3 seconds before the truck completely shutdown.
The truck randomly shuts off whether just running or driving, the fuel pump fuse blows, as long as we switch the fuses it starts right up and runs again, sometimes it happens several times a day, other times it doesn't happen for a week or two. When driving it shuts down without warning and lose of everything.
The fuel pump inside the tank shorted out and left us stranded. This is the same pump that was used on the the 2022 Duramax systems however they upped the fuel pressure on the 2024 refresh and it has become a known problem of shorting out.
2 low pressure fuel pumps have failed. truck stalls in traffic. currently in show with extremely large bill for repair.
Tranmission isn't running right and gas and brakes are not working properly. Also fuel pump or relay gets hot shuts off while driving.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure diesel fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Engine suddenly stopped running while driving and could not be restarted. It was towed to a local diesel repair shop. Diagnostics showed a catastrophic failure of the high pressure fuel pump which polluted the complete fuel system with metal.
The fuel tank vent got plugged, which collapsed the fuel tank, damaged the fuel pump causing the truck to stall at highway speeds on the highway in traffic. GM certified mechanic at the dealership confirmed and mentioned that he had already repaired 4 trucks with this issue in Rochester, MN. Prior to the failure, the fuel gauge was inaccurate and a few days later the check engine came in at which time we scheduled an appointment with the mechanic.
Related recalls
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.
Recall number 23V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 fuel pump
Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years have fuel pump failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2016 (10 complaints), 2011 (7 complaints) and 2015 (6 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix fuel pump failure on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $7,000 (median of 12 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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