How long does a GM fuel pump last?

The fuel pump is your vehicle’s unsung hero. It takes gas from the gas tank and sends it to the engine so your car, truck, or SUV can start and run. Your vehicle’s fuel pump should last at least 100,000 miles or more.

What happens when the fuel pump goes out in a Chevy Malibu?

There are physical signs that you can feel when your Malibu’s fuel pump is going out. Before taking anything apart, check to see if your engine’s computer has any trouble codes saved in it. The engine may throw a P0087 trouble code. This trouble code detects that the fuel rail/system pressure is too low.

Can a defective fuel pump cause a car to stall?

More details about this are below, but you might want to download your Chevy manual to help. The defective Chevy fuel pumps can cause a stalling condition or a no start situation that can leave you stranded.

When did the Chevy fuel pump come out?

It started on Chevrolet truck models from 1996 to 2003 model years, but has expanded to other models as the connector and pump assemblies are not aging well. In fact, I have a financially strapped friend with an 04 Silverado that now caries a heavy rubber mallet in the truck.

What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?

Without gas your Malibu will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel pump revolve around the vehicle stalling out or not running at all. In modern fuel injected vehicles, the fuel pump sits right in the fuel tank and “pushes” the gasoline to the fuel rail (s).

Which is the best fuel pump for a Malibu?

Shop AutoZone for Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Pump. 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only Your Chevy Malibu is known for ease of handling and steady performance you can count on, which is why you notice if its performance changes, especially during acceleration.

What to do if your Chevy fuel pump fails?

Chevrolet fuel pump failures are a common and growing problem. If you have a fuel pump harness connector that looks like the flat one on the right or the square one at the bottom, then consider replacing it when replacing the pump. More details about this are below, but you might want to download your Chevy manual to help.

What’s the life of a Chevy fuel pump?

It’s happened to me more then once and I’ve read about it on auto repair forums. The original Chevy pump motor has a life expectancy of about 15-20 years. Running the vehicle out of fuel, which will actually run the pump in a dry state can shorten the expected life span.

How long does a GM fuel pump last?