2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 17, 2010 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 121,414 miles · CA

2002 chevy tahoe purchased used 11/2006 with 50,000 miles. Gas gauge never went to full. 4/2010 fuel pump was replaced $1000.00, now it's 7/2010 and gas gauge fluctuates while driving with full tank of gas to empty, car slows down and then suddenly picks back up with gas gauge showing full again. Very unsafe on freeways!! Was told by pepboys when they replaced fuel pump that something wasn't working with the computer, oh really, but of course we were told that 9 times out of 10 that it was more than likely the fuel pump and they didn't work on the computer. Cost of repair was probably the deciding factor. Now I feel unsafe while driving because I don't know if the vehicle is going to suddenly slow down while driving on the freeway or anywhere else for that matter. What's up chevy?, what's wrong with the computer??

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump shuts off while driving, stalling car. Also, car won't start if less than quarter tank of gas.

Filed Feb 8, 2006 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · CA

I bought my used 2002 chevy tahoe with only 29,000 miles. I have owned my vehicle less than 8 months and it has died (while I was driving) 4 times already. The 5th time this happened, the engine just wouldn't start. I hear the fuel pump is a common problem with gmc's however, at 50,000 this should not be happening. It's the fuel pump. Luckily, everytime my car stalled out, I wasn't in busy traffic. I don't want to know what I would have done had this happened if I was on the freeway. This is something gmc definitely has to look at.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 70,165 miles · FL

My 2002 chevy tahoe has experienced three fuel pump failures with the last failure being today. It cost me in excess of $ 850.00 to replace my fuel pump and tank today. All power to the vehicle is lost when the fuel pump has gone out. I believe chevy should have a recall on this item as I believe it could be a serious problem to loose power if traveling at interstate speed.

Filed Jul 29, 2005 · Fuel system · 37,000 miles · AL

I have the same issue listed campaign id 05v155000 on a 2002 tahoe. I spoke with chris lash, safety defects engineer with you last year in november. Today, I see gm has recalled several vehicles about this problem but I am not included on this list although I have had the exact same issue with the fuel pump failure. My VIN is [xxx]. Please let me know what I can do to assist in this effort. Gm is non-responsive about this issue. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 21,170 miles · NY

The fuel pump was replaced three times the vehicle was just serviced again last week for a defective fuel pump.*ak....first replacement wa son 11/07/2002 at 21170 miles. It was covered 100% by warranty. Second replacement took place on 04/28/2004 at 50,790 miles. Parts were under warranty, consumer picked up labor costs, and third replacement wa son 02/04/2005 at 67, 275 miles. Warranty covered 50%, and consumer assumed 50% 0f labor cost.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Electrical · 62,251 miles · GA

Went to start car so I could pick daughter up from a basketball game (11:30 p.m. On a friday night) and the truck would not start. It would turn but got no fire to it. The following morning it did the same thing to include the monday morning. Had it towed to dealer, it started on the first try when the tow truck let it down. They check it out, told me it was my fuel pump. Charged me $645. The following week (sunday, the same thing occured again and I took it to another dealer on monday and they checked it out, put it on the machine and no problem was noted by the machine. Service manager suggested that it could be the sensors because about every 300 miles or full tank of gas, it has started doing this. Suggested I bring it in next time when it does not start to see if they can detect the problem. Christmas day, it did not start as we were on our way out of town for a family christmas in another state. It did start the next day (sunday) and was fine for the week until today (new year's eve). Again, had it towed to the last dealer and they checked it. It did not start the first time but it did the second try. Asked if I pumped the gas while trying to start it. I did not and they checked the vehicle out and again put it on the machine and it did not detect anything wrong. They asked that I make an appt. For thursday so they keep it over night and see if it will start for them. All dealers were chevrolet dealers. No additonal parts were placed on teh vehicle. Have steady oil changes, tire rotations and any and all services done in a timely manner. Since dec 6 (first incident) it has not cranked on me 3 separate times.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · DC

Fuel pump failure on 2002 tahoe vehicle. *bf the vehicle would lose power at any speed with no warning.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · GA

Vehicle would not start. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic repaired the fuel pump.

Filed Sep 11, 2004 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · GA

We purchased a 2002 chev tahoe new in march 2002. This vehicle just rolled over the 30,000 mile mark. Within the 30 months that we have owned this vehicle, the fuel pump had to be replaced 3 times, the first one being replaced at 12,000 miles. In addition, the fuel gauge sensor and the air conditioner compressor have had to be replaced. Approximately 6 weeks ago, while on vacation, the tahoe died in the middle of the road. We were 3 hours from home, so we had to be towed to the nearest dealership and rent an automobile to continue on our trip. The next day we had to go back to this dealership to pick up the tahoe. We were told that the fuel pump connector wires had worked loose. Last weekend, while driving at 55 MPH, it died again in the middle of the road. We had it towed to our local dealership and have had to replace yet another fuel pump. Every time the fuel pump went out, the tahoe was being driven in traffic. To have a vehicle die suddenly at 55 MPH in traffic is a very dangerous situation. We contacted gm back in may after putting our vehicle in the shop for a new air conditioner compressor. After many lengthy discussions with a gm customer rep, we were given an extended warranty. While we appreciate the extended warranty, the problem has not been resolved. Apparently there is something wrong with our vehicle and/or the fuel pumps themselves that are causing this repeated failure. It has become a safety issue. Now we feel that we have no choice but to get rid of our vehicle. However, by trading it in, all we're doing is passing the problem on to the next unlucky soul. We can't, in good conscience, sell the car to someone without telling them all the problems we've experienced. Only a fool would buy it from us. So, what we're left with is an unsellable $635 per month potential death trap.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 21,700 miles · GA

Problem started at 21000 miles. Car either won't start or loses power while driving. I have had five fuel pumps since then. Now have 53k miles. Also, car won't start on incline even though it has 1/4 tank as verified by dealer service. Everything that can be "fixed" or replaced has been and I am still having starting problems and have to have a new fuel pump ever 3 months. Gm customer assistance unwilling to provide relief. Serviced only at dealers, they can't fix the problem.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Engine · 15,000 miles · SD

While driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle would suddenly stall out. The dealership replaced the fuel pump twice but the problem still exist.