Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet Caprice owners have reported 7 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Chevrolet Caprice


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Chevrolet Caprice

The Fuel Pump problem

Consumer complained about fuel pump problems. Also, while driving fuel pump burned out, and luckily it did not explode. Fuel pump and fuel sending module were replaced. .   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The problem is gas fumes, the fumes enter thru the vents a) when idling b)at stop and depress the accelerator pedal to move forward or reducing the speed. Dealership could not find any problem.   Read details...

The Gas Tank Strap problem

The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. The contact was driving 45 mph when he heard a dragging noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and the contact noticed that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were fractured due to corrosion.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

Wires for fuel sending unit have burned and melted, including electrical fuel connector plug inside gas tank, causing a fire hazard. Consumer has replaced unit, and noticed that new part was redesigned and been modified, indicating a problem with old design. Consumer still has original unit.   Read details...




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