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Report: Replace Fuel Filter Every 30,000 to Prevent Fuel Pump Failure

Chevrolet Tahoe Problem
17 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Engines Affected: 5.7L V8, Gasoline

Average Mileage: 174,814 mi (73,400 mi - 269,689 mi)

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The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.7L V8
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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.7L V8, 269,689 mi

    Mine fail a couple of days ago. First sign was sluggish performance and cutting of while at idle. I hear no whin of pump as key is engaged.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.7L V8, 190,000 mi

    engine cranks over and does not fire . replace fuel pump

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 210,982 mi

    tahoe would start boging if i floored the gas and would return to normal when i let up. after a few weeks of this it finally just wouldnt run. checked the fuel presure and spec is 55-62 im showing a bit more than 10 psi.

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  • Report #6
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    Vehicle acted like it was running out of fuel and would stall out. Eventually, would not start. Waited for a period of time (temp to warm up in garage?) and it would start. Technician suggested hitting the fuel tank with a a mallet the next time it wouldn't start. Each time I did this, it would fire right up. Replaced the fuel pump and resolved the problem. Unfortunately, pump and filter are both in the tank, so more work/more cost to replace.

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.7L V8

    no fuel pressure

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  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 130,000 mi

    Replaced fuel Pump

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