1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems

“Dt: the consumer stated that there is a faulty fuel pressure regulator in 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe truck. This was noted on 7-12-05. A representative from the GM call center told the consumer that there was an upcoming recall on this part and that the fuel lines melt causing the fuel pressure regulator to go bad.”

“1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 2 wheel drive 4 door 5.7 vortec fuel pump failure. I have replaced the fuel pump assembly 3 times in the last 45,000 miles(4 months)the wiring connector to the pump gets hot and melts the wires inside the pump the last one had melted the wire bare inside the tank.the pump still works but the pump assembly is unusable due to melting of the housing and resulting leakage.”

“Fuel pump electrical system failure. Not sure if it is a defect but alarming just the same. Wiring harness/connections on fuel pump and sending unit inside of fuel tank melted, overheated and burned. While this may be an isolated incident to my vehicle mechanics informed me that I was extremely lucky car did not catch on fire and tank ignite. .”

“Replaced fuel pump on 7/27/02. Fuel pump failed due to electrical problems again on 7/28/02. Electrical connection to pump replaced and 2nd replacement pump installed on 7/30/02. Total cost of repairs $665.58. Safety recall TSB #98044, aug. 98 fuel tank - may contact body sill. I don't know if this was ever corrected on my vehicle. I am the second owner. It is possible that this recall was the cause of the problems with my vehicle.”

“The pump on this vehicle has gone out 8 times with the most recent the24 of dec the vehicle just dies or stops in traffic . It also leaves no codes in the computer . I have talked to other diesel owners who are also having problems with the diesel fuel pump . This is not unique to just Tahoe all the GM 6.5 are affected , GM has sent out an extentsion of the warranty to 120000 on 1994-2000 vehicles w/ diesel engines yet we continue to replace the pump every 8000-15000 miles.”