1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Fuel system Problems

“Wire plug inside gas tank overheated an melted the wires and the plug. The pump of course stopped working so truck would not start. About 3 years ago the fuel pump was replaced under warranty by hubler Chevrolet on us31 in greenwood. I do not know if this was the same problem then. The bill says they replaced the pump at that time. This time the truck was not under warranty so I was going to replace the fuel pump myself. When I pulled the pump from the tank I found the burnt wires. I bench tested the pump and it still worked. Also the wires for fuel gauge were melted. …”

“I purchased this truck used in virginia. I ran a carfax check, had it inspected and asked if it had any known defects. I did not know when I bought it that the fuel injector pump and solenoid were bad. The truck stalls at any speed and I am unable to drive due to the fact it may stall anytime. I took it to the dealer and they said there is a recall for the fuel injector pump, but it only covers 10 years or 120,000. I bought the truck with 122,400 miles and have only been able to drive another 100 or so miles. The dealer would not honor the recall. …”

“Z71 full size pickup re: fuel pump failure...talked with three other owners of this vehicle and all had identical problem with fuel pump failure. Dealer gave no explanation of failure. Re: electrical system...one panel on interior stayed hot even after the key was removed from ignition and truck shut off...cruise control remembers is last speed even after truck has been shut off..this caused me to accelerate to nearly 50mph on a curved entrance ramp merely by turning the cruise on (not setting it)..truck simply resumed speed I had set last (70mph) from the day before. …”

“This letter is to inform you of a potentially dangerous and possible catastrophic condition. The connector at the top of the fuel level sending unit and the wiring to the fuel pump, located inside the fuel tank, have shorted and melted to the point of failure. The electrical pins inside the connector are very badly pitted and burnt. The insulation on the wire (gray) form the sending unit to the connector of the fuel pump is melted, exposing the bare wire (approximately 2 inches). …”

“Consumer states when depressing brakes van pulls to the left. Van checked by dealer who replaced pads and rotors. Consumer advised while driving again had to suddenly apply brakes and van pulled to the left almost causing a collision. Van checked again by dealer who advised that a durostop needs to be installed on van to equalize pressure on brake pads. Van did not have component when purchased new in 01/97. Nlmthe gas gauge bounces erratically when going over bumps. The dealer has repaired everything possible concerning this defect, to no avail.”