The pump on this vehicle has gone out 8 times with the most recent the24 of dec the vehicle just dies or stops in traffic . It also leaves no codes in the computer . I have talked to other diesel owners who are also having problems with the diesel fuel pump . This is not unique to just tahoe all the gm 6.5 are affected , gm has sent out an extentsion of the warranty to 120000 on 1994-2000 vehicles w/ diesel engines yet we continue to replace the pump every 8000-15000 miles.
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system complaints
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Vehicle leaks anti-freeze at intake manifold gasket. Mechanic told consumer has seen many tahoes with same problem.
Fuel regulator diaphram ruptured, leaking raw gasoline into crankcase/oilpan epa /emissions test failure.
Fuel pump electrical system failure. Not sure if it is a defect but alarming just the same. Wiring harness/connections on fuel pump and sending unit inside of fuel tank melted, overheated and burned. While this may be an isolated incident to my vehicle mechanics informed me that I was extremely lucky car did not catch on fire and tank ignite. *ak .
Fuel pump failure.
Front brakes failed.
Sequential central port fuel injectors failed.
Fuel injectors failed.
Comsumer took the car to get the gasoline gauge fixed. Two days later noticed that there was a gasoline leak which caused underside of the car to be soaked with gasoline.
Fuel injectors failed.
Fuel injector failed.
When driving the fuel gauge doesn't work prorely. When tank is on empty there is another 6-8 gallons left in the tank.
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