2001 GMC Sierra 2500: fuel pump failure

Filed Dec 26, 2013 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump and filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Engine · 79,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that he was able to turn the vehicle back on but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The mechanic also advised that the fuel lines needed to be cleaned. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,500 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2010 · Engine · 52,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that for the past year the vehicle had stalled intermittently. There were no prior warnings prior to the stalling, but the message center and battery light would illuminate after the failure occurred. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to detect any failure codes. The contact tried replacing the fuel pump and relays, but that did not correct the failure. The contact then became aware of a recall for the crankshaft position sensor under recall campaign number 07v521000, engine and engine cooling. The manufacturer confirmed that although the vehicle was experiencing the same failure, it was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 52000 and the current mileage was 58300. Updated 02/07/11 *bf updated 04/20/11

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Engine · 62,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and then immediately restarted. The contact is a professional mechanic and he repaired the fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulators; however, the failure continued. He notified the dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), even though the failure was identical. He was informed that he would have to repair the vehicle at his own expense. The failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 72,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Engine · 63,797 miles · TX

Complete engine stoppage at various speeds including stoplights and signs, sometimes refusing to start after being parked for some time. Shop replaced fuel pump. Cost $734.27, 4 months later shop replaced crank shaft sensor cost $296.89. I haven't had pickup returned long enough to know if problem is fixed. Most times motor would start after 15 to 60 sec. Problem started 12+ months ago with motor failure increasing from months to days to hours. Companion refused to ride with me for fear of an accident causing injury or death. The firestone tires furnished at time of purchase, all 5 developed tread separation within 33000 miles. They should have lasted at least 55,000 to 60,000 miles.