2001 Chevrolet Suburban: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 209,357 miles · NC

Fuel pump may falter or fail; fuel pump relay was non-functional, replaced it; other fuses passed testing with meter; vehicle started, would not run more than a few minutes. New fuel filter. Guy at service station banged on gas tank, and it would start then run great for a minute, then will not restart. Ordering a replacement fuel pump. Bought this vehicle in 2005 about the time of gm recall 05027. In doing online trouble-shooting today, I discovered the 2001 gm recall 05027. Have had this problem several times. Fuel filter was last changed in july 2009. Complete failure when in motion, backing out of service station onto main street (us 64 bus), just inches from lane of travel (6.14.19).what could be worse than fuel pump failure at a busy intersection during lunch hour? Grateful it didn't catch fire, or get hit. As the service attendant tried to restart it, over and over, the relay in the ecu may have failed at that time. In the interim, my husband died. I replaced relay/fuses today 9/14/19, and vehicle started, but would not stay running. Another mechanic banged on fuel tank, it ran for a while, so he advised replacing pump, which is not rocket science after viewing youtube how-to videos. With the pump failing sporadically, and responding to the vibration of being banged, it seems like faulty wiring or connection problem, or that something is loose or not fully seated anymore. Lots of folks say the chevy 1500 is widely known for fuel supply problems. Gas gauge has not been accurate ever. When full, it may show empty when turning or hitting a slight bump in the road. (track by computing mpg and mileage, to determine range). In short distances, it swings full-> empty->full. Wiring diagram shows tiny fuse labeled prime, none there. Abs indicator lights up because sensor cable at right front tire may fail on left turn, or hard right turn, yet brakes are fine.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal and turn the key in order to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Fuel system · 141,229 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle would either stall while driving various speeds or fail to start. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v155000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,229.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 120,600 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and for 05v155000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The first recall repaired the failure that occurred seven months later when the ABS lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that he needed to replace the braking module and the ebcm. The vehicle was repaired. The second recall notice was issued the failure occurred later in 2010 when the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the fuel pump and the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The fuel pump and filter were repaired. The failure mileages was approximately 120,600. Updated 03/24/11*lj updated 04/28/11

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 143,000 miles · WY

First incident: veh. Would crank but not start. Turned out to be fuel delivery fuse. Replaced, and ran fine for several weeks. Second incident: driving at approx. 55 MPH, vehicle lost power, started sputtering as if out of gas although it was 1/4 full. Unable to exceed 25 MPH due to little/no power. Was towed to autoparts store, cleared codes, veh ran fine for about 2 days, then lost power. Towed home. Looked up info on internet, found recalls for fuel pump. Called local chevy dealership, inquired about recall, was told that recall was only on half-ton suburbans and since mine is 3/4 ton, it was not covered by recall. I replaced fuel module myself and discovered the covering of the wires inside the fuel module assembly had melted, allowing the bare wires to rub against each other, shorting out the fuel delivery system (which likely caused the blown fuse to begin with). I am very upset that my suburban is not covered by the recall, even though it is virtually the same system as what is in the the 1/2 ton suburbans, and the same problem exists (as evidenced by not only my own experience, but many others' experiences as well). I am extremely disturbed that under the right circumstances, fuel vapors, plus spark of bare wires touching, could ignite, causing fire and/or explosion. Possibly with my family of six in the vehicle.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed empty which was inaccurate; however, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact repaired the vehicle by replacing the fuel pump module. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Updated 08/24/10 *lj the consumer stated the electrical wring in the fuel pump module had melted the insulation and was causing a short in several placed. Updated 08/24/10

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Fuel system · 35,852 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the fuel pump has failed twice. The vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired under warranty at 35,852 miles. During the second failure, the engine light illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. They performed a diagnostic and stated that the fuel pump was failing. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is waiting on an estimate for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 35,852 and current mileage was 123,000. Updated 05/08/09 *bf updated 05/12/09.*jb updated 06/09/09.

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 89,690 miles · TX

Gm currently has a recall for wiring on the fuel system for 2001 suburbans. My fuel pump assembly was replaced recently due to this same issue. The VIN number of my suburban was not covered, however, the problem was that as described by the recall notice. The repair shop contacted the local dealership, and the dealership would not cover the repair as not an approve recall VIN for my suburban. Based on what is published, this repair appear to be the same thing. Would like reimbursement for this item.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel gauge on the vehicle is inoperable. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v155000, regarding the fuel pump. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Fuel system · AZ

Dt: the contact states received the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v155000 on november 17, 2005 concerning the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for service, after she picked up the vehicle the check engine light illuminated. The dealership was contacted , they advised her that it was because they worked on the fuel pump and it would go off in about a week. Afterwards, the vehicle back fired, and the check light engine light was on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on november 30, 2005. The dealership contacted her on december 1, 2005 stating that the fuel pump/ fuel filter needed to be replaced, and the injectors needed to be flushed. The repair would be over $1000 in damage.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 52,000 miles · NY

Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. In october 2004 the vehicle quit. A fuse was replaced at a cost of $137.75. This amount included the towing fee. On 12-07-04, the vehicle experienced the same problem. The consumer had to pay $306.00 to have another fuse replaced. This included diagnostic fees. On 12-14-04, the same problem occurred and the dealer replaced the fuel pump at a cost of $567.55. The contact received recall campaign# 05v155000 concerning the fuel pump about three-four months ago. The dealer and general motors refused to reimburse the consumer for the aforementioned work performed because the recall hadn't occurred. The recall stated that the consumer would be notified on 10-19-05 because the parts were available. The consumer thought that this was a very unusual amount of time for him to wait for reimbursement. *ak (11/22/05)

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OK

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban that simply would not start. This happened without any prior incidents and without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic shop. The mechanic noted there was an internal fuel pump leak. The contact paid out of pocket for the repairs for which the mechanic performed. After repairing the internal fuel pump leak there were no further problems. The contact later received a notification letter prior to a the federal safety agency recall being issued, when the contact tried to seek reimbursement gm denied his request citing that this vehicle did not qualify and the VIN was not included. Gm will not reimburse for the repairs. *ak.