1996 Chevrolet Suburban: fuel pump failure

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 Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical · TX

The battery cables leak acid, . When the battery becomes corroded, there is no power to the vehicle. The dealer has told me that the battery cables are bad, which we have replaced, and the problem continues. We have had the batteries (replaced more than one) checked, and they are fine. We have had the posts replaced, and the problem gets worse. The latest, (im stranded right now) seems to be the worst yet. At first when this started happening, it was a couple of months apart, now its every week. Also when it started the cables where really corroded before the engine quit. Now they can be wiped off with a dry towel. Also, the A/C has stopped working due to cracks in hoses. (from the acid) being as I live in texas, even if the truck is running I cant drive it in the summer, even if we fix the hoses it happens again. When I had the vehicle towed to the dealer the last time, they told me the battery was fine, but I needed to spend 400.00 to have the cables replaced again. How is this problem really corrected. Talking to other people who had suburbans I have found that a number of them have had vehicle fires due to the acid problem!!! Having children in the car, im terrified to drive my truck. (when it even starts) I cannot sell it to someone else and put them in danger. The fuel pump has failed. We were told that we have to keep a 1/4 tank of gas in the truck. Well it is going out again and I keep it full! Also, something to do w/ the ABS booster being bad. Well my brakes are failing again. (less than a year later) the pads are fine. The acid leaking has caused damage to our driveways, not to mention the kids and animals in the neighborhood getting into the acid on the ground. Please send me any info that might help me. Im am going to contact the dealer and talk to them again about the information the I have found, re: im not the only one this is happening to.

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 Dec 1, 2002 · Electrical · VA

Problem: engine shuts off at any speed. Will restart. After numerous visits to dealer between april 99 and jan 2000 and fuel pump replaced 3 times and problem continued. Problem would occur on interstate at high speed, or in the middle of an intersection during acceleration, or while idling. Loss of control a problem on winding roads or while engaging an intersection. Dealer finally replaced ECM (computer) in jan/feb 2000 after a letter to dealership problem corrected. Mfg. Extended warranty to 120,000 mi. Engine shut off and would not restart in march 2002 rear transfer pump replaced. In nov. 2002, engine has begun to shut off again (at least 5 times) since 11/20. I anticipate a large bill from dealer to correct a recurring problem. Will take to dealer this week (12/2/2002). Dt

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 May 26, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban. The air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.). The dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought I think the company is owned by them. We had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be. It left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of. We took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage. The cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid. The rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks. The fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded. We were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen. The air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load. We also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Engine cuts off without warning, causing all power steering and electrical power to go out. Also. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 times, and has changed fuel pump numerous times. But problem still exists.

Filed Sep 24, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Major failures at 2 years A/C, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,