2000 Chevrolet Suburban: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move while in reverse(R) and only responded while in drive(D). The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown sensor connected to the transmission and engine had failed. The contact bought the sensor, and when the independent mechanic repaired the vehicle, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a year later, on a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery. The contact stated that afterwards, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to function while in reverse(R) or drive(D). There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact rebuilt the transmission with a friend who was an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. The contact stated that three years later, the fuel pump failed to function as intended. The contact parked the vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 225,000 miles · NJ

In the process of replacing the fuel pump for the 3rd time.. First one was under warranty but the next 2 are on me..now my mechanic informed me of a newer design ... Should have came out earlier.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 201,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The contact had the fuel pump replaced two months prior to the recent failure. The failure mileage was 201,000.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MO · crash

While my carwas just sitting at a light and the moment I tried to pull off the car stalled as if it was not receiving any gas. It putted and then it stop in the middle of the street. While the car behind me was clearly not paying any attention I was rear-ended. The dealership stated it was due to my fuel pump. I just purchased my 2000 chevy suburban in oct. 2006. My question to is how long does the recall last?

Filed May 20, 2006 · Fuel system · 11,600 miles · TX

In 2004 I had a fuel system failure. A loud whining noise was coming from the fuel take area. All of a sudden I began having fuel flow problems. As I entered an intersection I had a fuel system failure which almost resulted in a vehicle collision. Fortunately the other driver was able to avoid my stalled out vehicle. Vehicle was towed to ase certified mechanic who replaced the fuel pump at 900+ cost. May 2006 I am now again noticing some fuel system problems like the ones before. After researching this website an observing the numerous complaints on fuel systems on 2000 surburban's something needs to be done. I can not afford another 900 dollar repair but will have to find some way to pay it. This should be a cost chevy needs to pay. It truly seems they have a problem with this vehicle.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · VA

Dt: when driving at speeds of 65-70 MPH the vehicle stalled while accelerating to pass another vehicle on the interstate. The vehicle operated at a reduced speed. The engine did not die, but with hesitation the speed dropped from 65- 35 MPH. The consumer continued to press the gas pedal, and the engine coughed and shot back up again. The consumer pulled over on the shoulder to avoid a tractor trailer. The consumer received a consumer service bulletin alerting the issue of engine stalling. The consumer lost h letter and called gm, who said this would not be a recall until november. The consumer took the vehicle to a certified pep boys mechanic, who determined this was a fuel pump problem. The fuel pressure, test that showed a low fuel pressure level at an idle due to fuel pressure, dropped even more. They replaced the fuel pump. Gm would not reimburse for corrections. Since the fuel pump was replaced there have been no problems.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 61,294 miles · IL

Dt: the consumer was traveling to north carolina at 70 MPH on 8-8-05, and he was in the passing lane when the car cut off, and there were trucks practically on top of consumer's vehicle. There was no warning. He could not steer. He had to go over 3 lanes of traffic to get out of the way. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a garage. They replaced a 20 amp fuse going to the electronic control module (ECM) he picked it up. He drove another 400 miles. On 8-17-05 the car quit again on the highway. Had it towed to a chevrolet dealer in north carolina, and they determined that it was the electric fuel pump in the fuel tank. He received a pending recall 05v155000 notice about 3 weeks ago pertaining to the fuel pump. He had the car serviced before going to north carolina, and they did not diagnose any problems with the car. *ak

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · GA

Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban k1500. He stated there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign 05v155000 but his vehicle was not included due to VIN. He contacted the dealership and the manufacturer. The vehicle kept blowing the ECM fuse. This fuse controls the fuel pump and the computer. This recall was a fix for the fuse blowing. The consumer was driving down the road 70 MPH when the fuse blew and the car just died. *ak

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 89,603 miles · CA

My gas tank read at half tank when leaving my driveway.after approx 9 miles while driving on the I-80 wb frwy on the fast lane my vehicle(v) began to quickly decrease in power,the fuel lights,the service lights,and then all warning lights began to flash.the fueld tank read empty.my car was fully disabled within approx 40 seconds.I was able to react quickly and pullover on the side of the freeway on I-80 wb on barrett ave/san pablo ave.I called a relative for assistance who put in 5 gal of gas since the fuel warning light first flashed when the (v) began decreasing in power,the (v) would not start.it did not appear to be a battery/starter problem.I called a tow truck tow the (v) to my house and have my husband examine it since he is a master certified lexus diagnostic specialist.he said it may be the fuel pump, and was going to order the tools to repair it.I recalled receiving a letter about a fuel pump recall but could not locate the letter.I then did an internet research and called gm. I was told that my (v) VIN number is not part of the recall,I strongly disagree because my vehicle duplicated the recall without being fully aware of the recall description. My vehicle has been maintained since it has been in my possession and the original owner serviced the car at dublin chevrolet in ca. This incidence could have LED to a disaster for my 10 yr old daughter and I. I could have panicked and gotten stuck on the fast lane of the freeway with no power at all to my (v). We were stranded on the side of I-80 westbound freeway near barrett avenue/san pablo avenue exit for 2 hs until around midnight while waiting for a tow truck-my relative had to leave because of work, we were approached by 2 homeless while waiting for the tow truck; we were stranded in an unfavorable area of the freeway. I want my suburban's VIN number included in their recall since it duplicated their recall description, and pay for all my towing costs.vehicle is disabled on my driveway.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Fuel system · 46,850 miles · AZ

Fuel pump failed while driving on interstate freeway causing engine to shut down. There was no warning, no 'service engine light', no fuel odors. Car had a full tank of gas, was driving at normal speed (75mph) on freeway when all engine power was lost. Car was towed to chevrolet dealer and repaired. This is the second fuel pump for this vehicle, the original fuel pump was replaced in february 2004. Note that there is a recall on the fuel pump, issued this year, but no date when the repair will be made.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Fuel system · 13,000 miles · FL

The consumer's vehicle engine is stalling, and the fuel pump was just replaced from overheating . Now, heard about the recall from gm. Bought in 2001 and had problems since the vehicle was bought. When stopped at a stop sign the vehicle completely stalled out, this has happened numerous times.*ak *sb

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Fuel system · 54,573 miles · IL

I was going on vacation and driving and engine died .failure was fuel pump short and was bare wires exposed by melting same as in your the federal safety agency action number pe04042 and ea04026. Parts were replaced and please note that not a general motors dealership within a 100 -miles plus had the fuel pump in stock. I was told it was too expensive to stock . This is their one of their main engines and no one stocks them!? Plus this was a friday and no said they could get to my 2000 suburban till tuesday period!