Chevrolet Silverado Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Silverado across 16 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (25% of reports).
- 205fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%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 51 of 204 complaints (25%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 15 of 204 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 205 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 4,105 |
| 2009 Silverado | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 83,000 |
| 2006 Silverado | 3 | 2% | 36,880 |
| 2005 Silverado | 7 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2004 Silverado | 13 | 2% | 39,780 |
| 2003 Silverado | 9 | 1% | 41,664 |
| 2002 Silverado | 13 | 2% | 100,700 |
| 2001 Silverado | 33 | 4% | 61,400 |
| 2000 Silverado | 49 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 1999 Silverado | 23 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 11 | 4% | 109,000 |
| 1997 Silverado | 20 | 7% | 116,353 |
| 1996 Silverado | 12 | 6% | 59,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 5 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.
Risk: If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on july 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began august 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Note: the gm bulletin lists the tahoe and yukon models because canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No u.s. Tahoe or yukon vehicles are included in the u.s. Campaign.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was restarted the next day and was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module was corroded…
2009 chevrolet silverado. Consumer writes in regards to chassis electronic module containing internal contamination recall notice issues. *smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement, as he experienced a failure prior to the recall. The fuel pump module shorted out and damaged the wiring.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the rear upper shock mount and the fuel tank shocks were corroded, causing the fuel tank to become unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper shock mount needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the emergency brake had to be engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that all of the brake…
Driving down i25 in colorado truck simply quit running was able to restart after pulling over to side of hwy. Has happened multiple times since, often twice a day, one or two time going to work and the same going home. Very often the truck restarts right away, but sometimes it has to set for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Silverados have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 205 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet Silverado. 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 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.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 51 of 204 complaints, followed by “brake lines” (15).
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