Chevrolet Fuel Pump

Your Chevy fuel pump is an essential part of your fuel system, moving the fuel from your tank, allowing it to progress through the fuel system to the combustion system, where the fuel is burned and the power your vehicle needs to take you through your travels is produced. If your Chevy fuel pump fails, your vehicle is not going to move an inch, unless you push it. There are a variety of symptoms that can, however, give you plenty of warning that your Chevy fuel tank is moving towards failure, allowing the alert driver to avoid dealing with the hassle of being stranded with a vehicle that will not start at all. You'll start to see a number of symptoms that relate to the struggle of your fuel system to draw enough fuel up through the system from the tank, including difficulty in starting, that is likely to start out being more when the engine is cold, but progress to almost every time you attempt to start it, rough idling and running, rough enough that you can almost feel the engine straining for fuel, and a hesitation during acceleration, particularly the type of sharp acceleration required for passing or moving into highway traffic. If the time is approaching for you to start shopping around for a Chevy fuel pump replacement, our online catalog is the place to look. We carry a broad range of aftermarket replacement parts and accessories for your vehicle, and are just about sure to have the correct Chevy fuel pump for your vehicle, as our extensive inventory covers a wide span of Chevy years and models. You'll recognize some of the best known names in automotive parts manufacturing among our suppliers, and our affordably priced parts can always be counted upon to provide reliable service, and for just as long as, if not longer than those that were originally installed. You can order your Chevy fuel pump online, using our secure site, or you can dial our toll-free telephone number.

• Common Chevrolet fuel pump problems include: fuel pump cracking and leaking and fuel pumps failing early. GM has recalled several Chevrolet vehicles due to problematic fuel pumps and related components.
• Fuel pumps don’t have to be replaced preemptively, but it is important to include it in your routine maintenance checks especially if your vehicle has clocked at least 100,000 miles on the odometer.
• OE Replacement Chevrolet fuel pumps are aftermarket fuel pumps that also match the specs of the original component. Although they are manufactured by third-party car parts manufacturers, they still offer the same fit and performance as the stock part.
• The price of a basic OE replacement electric fuel pump without the fuel sending unit can start from as low as $10 and go as high up as $2,000 for a performance replacement fuel pump.

Chevrolet is one of the top-selling marques for American big-three automaker General Motors Company, or General Motors. Because of the popularity of Chevy vehicles, replacement Chevrolet parts are also in high demand. One part that will need to be replaced after some time is the fuel pump.

General Motors has issued several recalls affecting various Chevrolet vehicle models. Some of the issues mentioned in these recalls are:

• Potential cracking of the fuel pump assembly’s plastic supply and return port
• Fuel leaking around the fuel pipes resulting in a fire hazard
• Fuel pump cracking and leaking due to the fuel system becoming over pressurized

Another common issue that Chevy owners have reported is the need to replace some Chevy fuel pumps at regular intervals. According to these reports, it’s essential to replace the Chevrolet Avalanche fuel pump, Chevrolet Blazer fuel pump, and the fuel pumps of a few other Chevy model vehicles every 30,000 miles or so to prevent total fuel pump failure. Fuel pump failure leads to the engine stalling and not restarting at all.

If your Chevy is lucky enough to be spared from the common problems listed above, you can expect your fuel pump to last for up to 200,000 miles or more. Fuel pumps don’t have to be replaced preemptively, but it is important to include it in your routine maintenance checks especially if your vehicle has clocked at least 100,000 miles on the odometer.

What’s the difference between an original fuel pump, an OEM fuel pump, and an aftermarket fuel pump? The original fuel pump is the stock fuel pump or the one that came with your Chevy when you got it fresh off the dealership. In short, it’s the factory issued fuel pump.

An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) fuel pump is a fuel pump that is either manufactured by GM itself or one of their licensed parts manufacturers. These are made to match the exact specifications of the original component, so you won’t have any issues with fit and performance.

Aftermarket Chevrolet fuel pumps also match the specs of their original component counterparts. Although they are manufactured by third-party car parts manufacturers, they still offer the same fit and performance as the stock part. If you’re looking for improved performance, another option to look into are aftermarket performance replacement fuel pumps.

A quick search for Chevrolet parts online will reveal a wide range of price when it comes to Chevy fuel pump replacement parts. The exact cost of your fuel pump replacement part will depend on your Chevy’s exact model, the brand of the fuel pump, and whether you’re getting an OE replacement component or a performance replacement one. The price of a basic OE replacement electric fuel pump without the fuel sending unit can start from as low as $10 and go as high up as $2,000 for a performance replacement fuel pump.

• Chevrolet sources its parts from ACDelco, a subsidiary of the GM Group that previously went by the name United Delco.
• ACDelco also offers aftermarket replacement parts for non-GM vehicles.
• OEM parts get manufactured by authorized parts manufacturers under a specific car make. In Chevrolet’s case, this is ACDelco.
• OE replacement parts are parts that third-party manufacturers are producing.
• GM issued a recent recall in 2019, which aims to prevent fires caused by the faulty fuel pump. The recall affects more than 500 vehicles in the US and Canada, including models from Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.
• Recall number N192283991 is about a possible missing pressure regulator that may lead to an over-pressurization of the entire fuel system.
• According to GM, they will replace the old fuel pump for free. Service started on January 6, 2020.

Chevrolet is one of North America’s Hall of Famers in the car manufacturing industry. Chevrolet, or Chevy for short, holds one of the country’s richest histories, both in providing people the easiest and most comfortable means of travel and in racing. It started out as a division of General Motors (GM) and has remained to be under the same umbrella ever since. Chevy goes under the bowtie emblem, an icon recognized worldwide.

Chevrolet currently holds a healthy line-up of vehicles from the subcompact hatchback Spark to light to heavy-duty trucks like the Colorado and Silverado, while also being praised for its performance vehicles, the Camaro and Corvette.

Whichever Chevrolet model you drive, it’s ideal to maintain and preserve your ride. This may include replacing faulty parts that undermine the driveability and safety of your vehicle, and such components include the fuel pump.

Chevrolet sources its parts from ACDelco, a subsidiary of the GM Group that previously went by the name United Delco. In other words, all OEM parts manufactured by GM are consolidated under ACDelco. The subsidiary also offers aftermarket replacement parts for non-GM vehicles.

There are two terms you need to be familiar with when you’re out in the market for replacement parts, especially if you’re after a part as specific as a 2001 Chevrolet fuel pump. These are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original equipment (OE). Although they may appear to be similar terms, minus “manufacturer,” OEM and OE are two distinctly separate categories of parts.

OEM parts come from authorized parts manufacturers under a specific car make. In Chevrolet’s case, this is ACDelco. Only the parts coming from ACDelco are the ones considered genuine or OEM and bear higher prices than their OE counterparts.

Meanwhile, OE replacement parts are parts that third-party manufacturers are producing. A lot of brands manufacturing OE replacement parts exist in the market today, resulting in lower price tags and abundant stock.

Keep in mind that you also have to note the type of fuel pump your vehicle is using to avoid buying the wrong part. A lot of newer models use electric fuel pumps so make sure that the part you’re eyeing to buy is compatible with your vehicle.

When the consumer or a legitimate organization, such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), finds a fault in a part, a recall will get issued either by Chevrolet or the organization. Recalls get sent via e-mail but you can also check for the list of existing ones online.

Regarding Chevrolet fuel pumps, there was a recent recall issued by GM in 2019, which aims to prevent fires caused by the faulty fuel pump. The recall affects more than 500 vehicles in the US and Canada, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.

Recall number: N192283991

The recall is about a possible missing pressure regulator that may lead to an over-pressurization of the entire fuel system. The issue may also cause the fuel pump to leak due to cracks that may form. The recall is for vehicles:

• 2020 Cadillac Escalade
• 2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV
• 2020 Chevrolet Camaro
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• 2020 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
• 2020 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2020 GMC Yukon
• 2020 GMC Yukon XL

According to GM, they will replace the old fuel pump for free. Service started on January 6, 2020.

If you want to double-check for your older Chevrolet car, you may visit https://my.chevrolet.com/recalls and input your VIN for a missed recall information about your car. This is a tremendous help if you’re concerned about your 1998 Chevrolet fuel pump.