Other Fuel System Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 199 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (120 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (35 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Other Fuel System problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Other Fuel System problem

Fuel line leak caused by design flaw in which line plastic fuel feed line (gm part #84200271) is installed too close to the undercarriage, causing it to rub against the frame due to vibration and wear a pinhole. This is known by gm in service bulletin service bulletin 17-na-304.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Pump problem

Check engine light comes on due to intermittent high-pressure fuel pump leak. While gm has recalled some vehicles for this problem under recall sb-10057680-1621, bulletin, 14858. Gm is not covering the repair, even though the issues match the recall for similar model year vehicles.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

While I was driving approx 45 -60 mph I smelled gas, I dismissed it thinking that I was smelling the old truck in front of me. I parked my Suburban at my destination and still smelled it but I dismissed it because I was late to my appointment.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problem

Defective fuel level sensor provides erroneous data to fuel gauge resulting in gauge showing more fuel available than actually in the tank. Hazard of leaving motorists stranded in remote or unsafe locations/conditions, or of running out of fuel during vehicle operation.   Read details...

The Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Engine light on-diagnosis p0455. Last 2yrs took to many repair shops. Replaced, gas cap, purge valve, canister valve, charcoal canister. Took to chevy. They replaced purge valve because they said other mechanics used non chevy parts. Engine light came back on.   Read details...




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