1996 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Fuel system · 240,000 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the fuel pump over heated, melted, and destroyed the connectors. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed May 8, 2006 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · NN

Consumer 1996 suburban conventional cab fuel injection pump failed at 12,000 - 22,000 miles. Vehicle engine also revved by applying brake pedal. *ts

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · VA

Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. This has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). Dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. I have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than I can count. I have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. Could not or would not fix the problem. I have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. Most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). I have spent at least $5000 trying to fix this problem. Engine stopped last monday and will not restart. Am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 171,038 miles · AZ

Fuel system malfunction. Fuel pump fuse blown. Removed fuel pump/sending unit assembly, found wiring burnt/charred inside fuel tank. Replaced entire sending unit. 30k miles later, same malfunction. Wiring burnt at the fuel pump connector.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · WI

1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mr consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. Dealer has inspected an replaced parts. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Fuel system · KY

Consumer stated that vehicle would crank but not start due to fuel pump failure. The fuel pump failure caused the wire from the fuel pump to get extremely hot and burned the plastic connection.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

Our ase mechanic states they have replaced ~35-40 similar chev suburban radiator failures in past 24 months in their shop (documentation on request). These have been associated with water pump failures, intake manifold leaks and occ. Head gasket failures when coolant has leaked over engine. Among ase mechanics in our area this is a well-know, "lemon" design failure which will cost me $900 to repair.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Transmission shaft housing cracked in half because the casting was too thin.

Filed May 15, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Front and rear brakes failed. Yh