1996 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system problems

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 147,954 miles · FL

Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. The windshield wipers were not operating normally. They were repaired in 2001. Recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. The dealer confirmed that the VIN is not related to the recall. The dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. The corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. Updated 01/08/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. It was determined the problem was the fuel pump. The headlights were not coming on. The consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. The vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. The check engine light also illuminated. Updated 01/09/09.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · GA

Dt: the consumer stated that there is a faulty fuel pressure regulator in 1996 chevrolet tahoe truck. This was noted on 7-12-05. A representative from the gm call center told the consumer that there was an upcoming recall on this part and that the fuel lines melt causing the fuel pressure regulator to go bad.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · LA

Consumer states: fuel injectin system 5,6,and 7 missing, and it is leaking. Vehicle back fired a couple times before it needed a tune up.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · MD

Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. The exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem. The consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system. Also, check engine light was on. Dealer could not determine why the light was on. Fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year.*ak the blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently. Coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced. Air bag warning light illuminated. Starter was replaced. The steering wheel shook. The dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link. Water pump leaked. Power steering pump leaked. Brake cable broke. Pinion seal leaked. Master cylinder leaked.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CO

1996 chevrolet tahoe 2 wheel drive 4 door 5.7 vortec fuel pump failure. I have replaced the fuel pump assembly 3 times in the last 45,000 miles(4 months)the wiring connector to the pump gets hot and melts the wires inside the pump the last one had melted the wire bare inside the tank.the pump still works but the pump assembly is unusable due to melting of the housing and resulting leakage.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

There is a protective shield that covers gas tank located at lowest part of gas tank. Water gets trapped, and tank is rusting from the outside inward. Also, has been smelling gas. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Fuel system · OH

Replaced fuel pump on 7/27/02. Fuel pump failed due to electrical problems again on 7/28/02. Electrical connection to pump replaced and 2nd replacement pump installed on 7/30/02. Total cost of repairs $665.58. Safety recall tsb #98044, aug. 98 "fuel tank" - may contact body sill. I don't know if this was ever corrected on my vehicle. I am the second owner. It is possible that this recall was the cause of the problems with my vehicle.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Body, Engine · WI

Service engine soon light illuminated and engine was running rough and misfiring, dealer replaced defective fuel injector, fuel filter, 3 injectors, distributor cap and a set of spark plug wires.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all. Dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. *ak consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced.

Filed Feb 8, 2001 · Fuel system · CO

Fuel pump has been replaced 6 times since purchase. Mechanics at dealership mentioned to consumer that they replaced this component all the time, it was a defective part.