2000 Chevrolet Silverado: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Brakes, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 3 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact crashed into a pole. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The front bumper was damaged. Two days after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for the brakes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The contact has changed the fuel pump every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. Each time the fuel pump failed, the engine shut off and prevented her from driving the vehicle. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 119,500.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Fuel system · 89,457 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls intermittently without warning. This only occurred when the vehicle was stopped however the vehicle would restart immediately. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection and the fuel pump was replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v155000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump. The vehicle has the same problem as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the model and VIN. 05/30/06 updated - fuel pump and leaking fuel pressure regulator were replaced.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While driving on the highway the vehicle stalled. Upon checking the fuse box the contact noticed that fuel pump fuse had blew out. As long as the contact kept the fuel tank below a half a tank this problem did not occur. The fuel pump fuse had to be replaced four times. Also, the vehicle will show inaccurate fuel readings. He purchased two fuel pumps to make sure exactly what the problem was before he did this work on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealership. One of contact's friends noticed on the internet several other similar complaints. He had this problem for about two months. The way he deals with this problem is to keep fuel below a half a tank.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Fuel system · FL

Faulty fuel gauge, jumps from full to empty when truck is idleing and during driving. Talked with other owners and to large companies that use chevy trucks and found out that this problem only exist with the chevy's and not gmc counter part. There should be a recall on this since this problem has been addressed since 1998. The dealership told me it was afuel pump issue.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · IN

Consumer has a concern that the fuel pump terminal is over heating and the connectors are loose. Problem was repaired by the dealer at 35,000 miles. At the present time of 48,500 miles the problem is recurring. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Fuel system · TN

Fuel gauge is very irractic. Shows low fuel even when tank is full. Asked service manager about problem and he said it's a common problem with that vehicle and very expensive to repair, but you get a new fuel pump. Should be recalled and repaired free by gm.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · PA

Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the ABS light on dash is on constantly. Dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. Same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.

Filed Aug 23, 2003 · Fuel system · 54 miles · MA

The engine developed a skip while on vacation. I brought it to a garage, the technician diagnosed the problem as clogged fuel injectors. He showed me some clogged injectors from another 2000 silverado that he had repaired the previous week. He claimed that rust was in the gas tank, and the fuel pump "sandblasted" the rust through the fuel filter and into the fuel injectors. It turns out that my truck had the same problem. He replaced the fuel injectors (all 8) and cleaned the fuel rails. He installed a new fuel filter. This cost over $1,100. After rturning from vacation, I thought I should find the cause of the rust in the fuel system. I took the gas tank out and discovered the plastic gas tank was full of rust. I tipped the el pump assembly upside down, and a great quantity of rusty gasoline poured out. I took this assembly apart and discovered that the fuel pump motor itself (a small steel canister device) was a ball of rust. The pump evidently is not galvanized or plated. The pump motor is the only steel component in the tank. The tank itself cannot rust. The rust from the pump was forced into the fuel system, causing the clogged fuel injectors. The price of the pump, not counting labor, is $409.00.

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer stated that the fuel pump "melted" while driving. Dealer advised caused by faulty fuel filter. Consumer reported that fuel filter was replaced in 08/02. Ts

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · MA

I have had problems with this vehicle since I bought it. My brakes habitually fail if I hit a bump while braking, and I have been told by both the dealer and the manufacturer that my brakes are operating within the normal specs for this vehicle and the driving conditions in my area. They do nothing to fix the problem. I use my personal vehicle to respond to fires and medical emergencies, and am concerned that I will have an accident en route to help someone. Also, my automatic transmission occasionally goes into neutral while stopped in traffic, or will not engage upon putting it in 'drive', but the dealership is unable to duplicte the problem, so they say they can't fix it. My fuel pump has failed and been replaced more than once. My windshield wipers repeatedly fail on the passenger side.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Fuel system · MN

While driving at any time vehicle unexpectedly cuts off without prior warning, causing loss of all power. Also, vehicle cannot be restarted. Dealer has replaced fuel pump. Please provide any further details.