Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 across 26 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (33% of reports).
- 231fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $960typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 76 of 231 complaints (33%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 24 of 231 complaints (10%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 20 of 231 complaints (9%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 12 of 231 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $960, and half of them between $510 and $1,500.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 165 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 231 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 2% | 7,500 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 58,010 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 33,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 15,000 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 54,250 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 40,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 29,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 1% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 0% | 118,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 48,000 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 5 | 1% | 7,700 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% | 43,833 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 2% | 36,074 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% | 66,890 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 114,171 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 2% | 71,710 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 32 | 7% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 3% | 111,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 3% | 138,867 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 2% | 25,654 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 45 | 8% | 142,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's daughter owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed evaporative emission purge pump. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and towing a camper the vehicle suddenly stalled. At the time of the failure the vehicle had a quarter tank of fuel. After several attempts the vehicle restarted and was driven to a gas station…
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump power control module needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate to 55 MPH, the engine started choking, and the vehicle lunged back and forth, and slowly lost drive power. The vehicle was driven to a local certified mechanic…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated with the message "Fuel Low" displayed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 231 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $960 (half paid between $510 and $1,500), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 76 of 231 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (24).
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Service Brakes problems (2,959)
- Electrical System problems (2,694)
- Engine problems (2,656)
- Power Train problems (2,508)
- Air Bags problems (2,409)
- Steering problems (1,526)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,525)
- Structure problems (933)
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems.