Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 25 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Chevrolet K1500


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Chevrolet K1500

The Fuel Pump problem

My 16 yr. Old son purchased a 1997 chevy K1500/silverado w/ 5. 7liter gas engine; 160k+ miles. Previous owner explained the truck was on its third fuel pump. Sure enough, the fuel pump failed on us also at 163,000 miles.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet K1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge works periodically and the part is inside the fuel tank. He stated that it costs $600 just to repair the fuel gauge. The manufacturer has not been contacted.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

I have a 2000 chevy tahoe. The vehicle was emitting an odor of gasoline and leaking gasoline from the gas tank. The vehicle is in the mechanic shop for service. The problem area was located and determined to be the fuel module connector leaking gas.   Read details...

The Carburetor problem

Intake manifold gasket failed. Searched web and found this is very common problem, yet no recall. I'm out $700 and gm says it is not a design flaw?   Read details...

The Fuel Injector problem

Fuel injectors failed. Mjs   Read details...




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