2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · NH

I have owned my 2001 chevy suburban since january of 2008. I have replaced the fuel pump 3 times and today will be my 4th. I have spent thousands of dollars on the same part over and over. The last time it was replaced my mechanic advised us to keep at least 1/4 tank of gas in the tank which I have tried to do. But even doing this the fuel pump seems to go about every 15 months, just outside the warranty. Its ridiculous, there is no way I should be replacing fuel pumps at this rate.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MN

I have a 2001 chevy suburban. In regards to gm recall 05027, my vehicle is a 2500 series. I experienced a fuel tank leak. After dealer removed tank they found over heated wiring in the fuel pump module. I appeared to be the same problem as the recall, however they said the recall only covered the 1500 series. I phoned gm and they are looking into it. It didn't sound promising. I hope gm is aware the problem exists in the 2500. I felt fortunate to have avoided a fire as the leak was severe if tank was over 3/4 full. The fuel gauge was also inaccurate. Please forward this information along.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · GA

I purchased this vehicle new in 2001. On july 20, 2007 on an out of town family/work trip, I refilled the fuel tank and traveled another 88 miles to my final destination, upon arrival I smelled gas, but saw no problems. The next morning I was scheduled to attend and event and went out to start the truck and found a hole in the asphalt driveway, approximately 3 feet in diameter, and discovered fuel leaking from the middle of my truck. I removed the gas tank protective cover and fuel spilled everywhere. I found a local mechanic that traveled to my location, he and 2 others worked all day and found that the lock ring that holds the fuel pump assembly to the tank was only lightly connected. Repairs were made and I traveled back home. 8/13/07 my wife filled the tank 3/4's full and the tank leaked fuel all over again. The fuel is leaking from the tank where the fuel pump assembly is connected.

Filed Jul 1, 2007 · Fuel system · 42,137 miles · MN

Fuel pump wire/connecter overheated melting a small hole in module which caused fuel to leak out. Contacting dealership about recall ,old part is avail.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* - the contact stated that while driving his 2001 chevrolet suburban (failure mileage: 132000) at 25 MPH the fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel and can waver between full and empty. The contact stated that at times the vehicle does not start. The vehicle is also experiencing the same problem as the recall number 05v155000 for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.