1. Driving down the highway at 65 MPH. 2. Fuel pump failed. Sudden power failure. My wife was drving and had a difficult time controlling the large vehicle and safely bringing it to a stop. 3. Replaced the fuel pump.
1999 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system complaints
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I stopped at a store, did some shopping, came back out and the truck would not start. I then called a tow truck and had it taken to a shop. The next morning I got a call from the shop that the truck started just fine. I had them run $280 worth of test to find nothing that stood out but was informed that it was probably the fuel pump. They changed the fuel filter and everything has worked since; until today. Now my truck will not start. I have read hundreds of submissions on various web sites about the failure problems of gm fuel pumps (on suburbans) and have two good friends that have already been through this. Obviously I am going to have to have it replaced, but it should be time for gm to take responsability for a poorly designed system instead of profitting off of the consumers woes.
The fuel pump on my vehicle has gone again, and has to be replaced, this is a very costly repair and is one that I have made before on this vehicle. I have researched this, and found that the problem with the fuel pump that I am having is a common thing among the 1999 tahoes, and was wondering is there is any talks of a recall on this part?
In may 2004 I noticed a gasoline smell in my garage. Upon investigating it was coming from inside the gas tank guard on my 1999 chevrolet suburban. After removing the guard a small pinhole leak was detected in the tank. The tank had rusted through due to an inability of water, salt, and debris to be cleared from the guard because it contains no drain holes. I repaired the tank with an over the counter repair kit due to the need of the vehicle. I contacted chevrolet but was told that since I fixed the tank myself there was nothing they could do for me. On 11/07/04 I again noticed gas fumes in the garage. Upon looking I discovered two new holes rusted through the tank. At this point I don't know what to do because I fear the tank is rusted too thin to rely on for safety reasons. I believe a general engineering oversight would allow a plastic bowl shaped guard to be strapped below a metal tank without at least some drain holes to allow water to escape. I'm writing because we keep the suburban in excellent repair and I'm possitive there are other such designed tanks with the same problem.
Own a 1999 chevrolet suburban 6.5 diesel engine, w/145k miles, SUV was running ok but the last few months engine stalling and stop without reason, took SUV to a repair center, diagnose with fuel injection pump failure, chevy dealer explained this is a well known defect, fuel injection pump has an electronic component (pmd) located on the side of the pump when engine gets hot sent failure signal to the main computer. Contacted gm customer service to verified/understand the issue, answered that yes indeed they agreed about the problem also said they had "campaign" not a recall to fix the problem but they didn't make this announcement to the public. I asked for help to fix the problem was told that I run out of options only honor this problem for 10 years or 120k miles? I was not aware and never received a letter from gmc. This is a potential accident waiting to happen with terrible consequences, imagine if the engine stops or stall going down the hill in any urban or rural area; passing another car in a busy highway and stalling or just the engine quit running (frontal crash!!); crossing a busy intersection with school kids inside and no power (horrible accident with serious injuries or perhaps casualties!!); towing a camper or boat on a busy and fast highway and suddenly stall or stopping in front of a semi-trailer; crossing a rail road and stalling in the middle with people inside a train coming its way!!. These are a few consequences this failure can created, imaging a lawyer jumping on this issue with a "lawsuit" and trying to blaming on you guys!! While this is a factory failure and poor design. I had replaced the "pump module drive" (pmd) and after spending over $1000.00 still have the same problem. At the present time I am not driving the suburban until I hear from your agency to see the results of your investigation. Hoping you will take care of this matter in a serious manner, I just want to thank you in advance for your help. God bless.
Consumer noticed that whenever putting gasoline into the gas tank to the full level, and then driving vehicle it becomes half full, but fuel gauge indicates full without the consumer adding gas to the tank.
I now have my third transmission and second fuel pump
Fuel injector pump on 6.5l diesel has failed twice, failure of injector system has caused damage to starter and 7 of 8 glow plugs.
Fuel injector system on 6.5l diesel has failed twice, failure of injector system has caused damage to starter and 7 of 8 glow plugs.
Intermittently while driving at 5 MPH vehicle stalled, also, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Independent shop replaced the fuel injection pump. Dealer notified.
While driving and without any warning vehicle stalled. Technician indicated that fuel charcoal filter clogged the tank, causing gas to leak. Manufacturer stated fuel system failed because of poor maintenance.
Vehicle is a 1999 chevrolet suburban k2500 with gm 6.5 liter turbo-diesel engine. The vehicle stalled in interstate traffic (I-270) multiple times on october 21, 2003. I called the dealer, and was informed that the likely cause was the electronic fuel injection pump, which gm has warranted for 10 years or 120,000 miles. The dealer thereafter replaced the injection pump under warranty. While I am pleased that the part was replaced at no cost to me, I believe that this represents an unacceptable defect. Gm is obviously aware that the part is defective, or it would not have agreed to replace it for free after the rest of the vehicle warranty had expired. In this case, there was no harm, but these engine are often used in trucks and large suvs that are designed for towing and hauling. For example, we purchased this vehicle to tow a horse trailer that is weighs over 5000 lbs. When the vehicle stalls, it loses power steering and braking. The potential for disaster when towing a large trailer is very high, and the stalling occurs without warning.
The gas gauge on the dashboard did not read the correct fuel level in gas tank. The cause of the failure was undetermined. *ph *scc
Toyota of orange did not stand by their guarantee of "lemon" used cars. I purchased a used vehicle from them and continuously have had problems with the car. Not only did they not fix the problems, but they would not take the car back. I am now past the eligable time limit for 'lemon law' benefits and am stuck with a defective car that I cannot even sell for the 'kelly blue book price', because it does not run properly.
Constant fuel leak and smell in for repair 4 times nothing left to fix still leaks.
Reverse gear dropped out of drivetrain. Fuel pump failed when attempting to start parked vehicle.
Fuel injectors are defective, and causing vehicle to stall at random. There is no permanent fix only thing dealer can do is clean injector. Very unsafe to have car just clog and lose all power on the highway at 65 MPH. Problem is not fix and car is not safe.
I am concerned about the fact that in this size of vehicle that the fuel tank ruptured and that the doors crimpled so bad that the passengers were unable to get out of the vehicle in a timely manner. Please contact me concerning this. Thank you.
After filling up gas tank full strong fumes from gas tank will enter into vehicle, possibly causing health risk.
Fuel injectors are defective, and causing vehicle to stall at random. There is no permanent fix only thing dealer can do is clean injector.
When gasoline tank is filled (or near full) a strong gasoline odor is noticed at the rear of the vehicle. Odor is stronger on opposite side of filler cap/tube. Dealer was notified and found no problem, attributed it to possibly a loose gas cap.
Vehicle was purchased new on 01/29/2000 - battery replaced on 03/22/2000, fuel pump replaced on 03/22/2000, missing lug nuts installed on 03/22/2000, backing plates on rotors repositioned on 03/22/2000, fuel sender replaced on 06/15/2000, fuel pump electrical ground wire replaced on 10/23/2000, fuel pump replaced on 10/26/2000,
Radiator was replaced. Also, brake master cylinder was replaced. Transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock.
There have been three sets of brakes pads and rotors replaced. When consumer applied brakes brake pedal went all the way down to the floor ,and vehicle would turn in opposite direction. Also, vehicle was leaking brake fluid and the fuel injectors were failing. Windshield leaks. Consumer has contacted the dealership.
Fuel pump failure; three fuel pumps were replaced by dealer. Repairs were done under warranty. *ak
There is a strong odor of gas fumes in vehicle. Dealer was notified about this problem and tightened gas cap. Consumer still smelling gas fumes. On may 28th, vehicle would not start. This was to due to a stripped battery cable. Battery and battery cable has been replaced by the dealership.
Loose fuel line, causing a fuel leak, which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition.
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