Fuel Pump problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Two problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2004

Guess what, here is another problem for my vehicle gm. (another complaint)we've already spent nearly a $1,000, on this car. Now, taking it to the mechanic again, the had spent a hour and a half looking for now what is the fuel pump that had gone bad. I understand that parts in a vehicle have to be maintained. So when we found this out , we really enjoyed your company's "money making" scheme to have the Cavaliers, new fuel pump cost around $500. With a 1 year warranty, other manufacture have lifetime warranties, which we will be replacing with. ( carter, or master). Not including the labor and a customer cannot just replace this pump separately, no you have to purchase the entire module together with the fuel pump!!! usually, it would cost around $80. 00-$100. 00, for a fuel pump. Thanks gm, hope you make your money. Because, I will buy foreign and "word of mouth", is louder. Mel.

2 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Car had a "hard start" when cold. Concerned because someone could get stranded, assuming that 1/4 full tank of gas was enough to start car - especially those transporting children, like I do. After fuel pump was replaced (by dealer), it started better than when first purchased. Had been a problem from day one. Note: why does the fuel pump seems to be a problem with Chevrolets. My father has a 1995 Chevrolet truck, tahoe that also needed the fuel pump replaced. Thought it might be worth investigating.


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