Fuel System problems

Fuel System: System that provides fuel to the engine. It is formed by a fuel pump, pipes and injectors or a carburetor in older cars.
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Won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 1500 5.7 vortec 214000 miles
Won't start after long distance drive got spark let set for about a hour then it started don't know how to fix it can you help it dose have a new fuel pump in it
Jethrow from United States 10 years ago  
JE
12 reports 
Jethrow from United States 10 years ago
It is 1997 5.7 vortec thanks
Tony from United States 8 years ago
Try tightening the alternator belt. At highway speeds over long distance belt expands due to centrfical force and does not remain in positive contact with the alternator pulley.
matt from United States 6 years ago
Mine is a little diffrent mine wont start at all after i changed oil pump?
Michael from United States 2 years ago
I had simular problem mine was th fuel relay. Y
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Stalls SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Silverado 2002  171522 miles
My Chevrolet Silverado 2002 stalls in the traffic lights. I've been told the cause might be the fuel pump, any other suggestions?
sam from United States 11 years ago  
SA
2 reports 
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ferdinando92 from United States 11 years ago
Your problem might be in the IAC valve (Idle Air Control)
sam from United States 11 years ago
Thanks, sam, you were right. The valve was loose and thus absorbing air. Thank you very much for your help.
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Suddenly won't start.

Chevrolet Silverado 1999  250000 miles
It won't start. It turns over and acts like it's going to start but don't. I thought it was a problem with the security system but I've done all the bypass tricks that normally work but it won't work. I've changed all the spark plugs and fuses and the battery. Also changed the fuel pump. I've checked all fluids plus the fuel pump and starter and both kick on just fine. The security light stays on flashing and the battery dies extremely fast. Anyone know what the issue could be and what I can do to fix it? My truck is the newer body.
Makayla from United States 2 years ago  
MA
5 reports 
Guzzi84 from United States 2 years ago
Check your ignition switch on the column. They can go bad and lose contact. I’ve replaced mine and all issues went away. Part can be purchased on eBay or Amazon brand new as well
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Starts but Stalling while driving at low rpm

Chevrolet Silverado 2006 5.3L  225000 miles
Stalls out while driving at low rpm , changed alternator, battery and 2brand new fuel pumps and still stalls , getting worse, before temp gets up it seems to run A ok ???? Please help !!
Nailbender from Canada 9 years ago  
NA
2 reports 
Nailbender from Canada 9 years ago
Cleaned the throttle body and still no luck
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Flashing engine light

Chevrolet Silverado 2005 2005 v8 5.3l at  207000 miles
Running rough. Feels like fuel filter. Or pump. Are both in my gas tank? Or could this be a sensor?
Sean from Canada 10 years ago  
SE
13 reports 
Mook from United States 10 years ago
Multiple Misfire if check engine light flashes. Sounds like either worn spark plugs, plugged injectors. Pull the plugs and change them first and wires first to see if it clears it up. If not run fuel injector cleaner thru it
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Fuel / loses prime

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Fleet side 6.6l Duramax Crew Cab 110000 miles
Vehicle shuts down without warning. Fuel filter housing must be reprimed to enable startup. Issue is sporadic but generally happens at the worst possible time. OEM filter housing no longer available so I am considering a rebuild kit which is basically new seals. TIA for input.
Paco from United States 4 months ago  
PA

Can't locate Fuse for fuel pump

Chevrolet Silverado 1982 Manual 230000 miles
Fuel pump is not working looking for a fuse. I can’t seem to find one.
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Kirbyd from United States 4 months ago  
KI
1 report 

Fuse box not getting power

Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Truck  22200 miles
I have a 2008 silverado some fuses in the fuse box is not getting power like the fuel pump and starter not kicking in and the injectors is not turning on please help
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Pussyeater69 from United States a year ago  
PU
3 reports 

Turn. Key no crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Chevy silverado 5.3l enginr 200000 miles
So we turned truck off to go in a store came back out turned key over and nothing happened. No click like the starter was even trying to do anything. Everything inside truck worked except the heater or air would not come. On...which was really and you can here fuel pump kick on when. Key turned on weird. Battery fully charged we have never a ever had one problem with this truck. We have che ked fuses. Relays u name unless we are missing something only vehicle we have please help.
VERY CONFUSED from United States a year ago  
VE
2 reports 

Hesitates to start after sitting over night

Chevrolet Silverado 2011 Chevy silverado 1500 5.3l  130000 miles
Let me start by saying I replaced mass air flow sensor and fuel pump so far but the issue still occurs when I start the truck in the mornings it acts like it's not getting enough fuel but once it's started it idles and runs just fine if I start it soon after it starts fine as well only does that after a few hours of sitting. Anything you all recommend to check other than fuel injectors as those are gonna be tested today?
Adam from United States a year ago  
AD
1 report 

Silverado won’t start

Chevrolet Silverado 1997 5.7 250000 miles
Truck was running fine. Changed out the 4L60E transmission with a newer one. Put everything back together and now the engine won’t start. It’s turning over but not starting. I don’t think it’s getting power to the fuel pump. Have changed the fuel pump relay. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Mike’s wife from United States 2 years ago  
MI
9 reports 

Will crank, but won't start

Chevrolet Silverado 2009 4 door 185000 miles
My father has a 2009 silverado with the 5.3 ls. He rebuilt the engine due to a lifter roller being completely flat. Got it all back together and it ran. With in a week it got to where it would run shorter periods of time to like now, it will crank but very briefly start and shut off.
If you spray starting fluid in the intake it will stay running until you stop. The fuel pump is brand new.
Chevy guy69 from United States 2 years ago  
CH
5 reports 

No power, backfires

Chevrolet Silverado 1998 Chevy 350 250000 miles
New fuel pump... sparkplug wires... when I go it barley takes off... would a bad distributor cap cause that?
Chevy88997 from United States 3 years ago  
CH
3 reports 

I can’t find the fuel pump relay for a diesel

Chevrolet Silverado 2020 1500 3.0 Duramax 33543 miles
On the diagram it’s calling for relay number 43 but in my fuse panel there is not one that exists. It’s just empty in that location.
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Steve G from United States 3 years ago  
ST
Rank 8
3 reports 

No crank no start

Chevrolet Silverado 2012 Lt 5.3 1500 210000 miles
When trying to crank engine motor does nothing. No power to coils, fuel pump or starter. Can get the motor to spin by jumping starter relay pins #30 and #87. Accessories work.
Herbert from United States 3 years ago  
HE
17 reports 

Fuel pump failure

Chevrolet Silverado 2002 1500 HD /6.0/crew cab 202000 miles
Engine died en route. Battery fine but sounds like fuel starved.
Gordo’s Chevy from United States 5 years ago  
GO
2 reports 

Reduced gas mileage after new tire replaceme t

Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Z71 Extended cab  70000 miles
I was averaging 22.5 mpg with the stock tires. I bought the same tire and now my gas mileage is approx 19 mpg. I put in a new airfilter and it did not help. The tire pressure is 37 psi.
Eric from United States 7 years ago  
ER
1 report 

Starting then stalling

Chevrolet Silverado 1999  155000 miles
Ok I went to start my truck today and then a few seconds later it died. I tried this few more times with the same result. Charged it and still did the same thing. It was acting like it wasn't getting any gas. I've been told it could be the fuel pump or several other things what could it be any and all help would be really helpful.
Saiyan from United States 10 years ago  
SA
10 reports 

Not turning over wont start

Chevrolet Silverado 1989 3500 dully 454 25000 miles
I replaced fuel pump relay ,fuel pump,fuel filter put a new battery in it the first time i tried to start it it made a spinning noise like sumthing wasnt cat hing i tried again this timeit tured over but wount start and the battery died i tried to boost it turned the key nothing tryed to charge it n the same thing wont turn over all the accsessery work dont kno were togo crom here dont want to keep tbrowing money at it
Bigface from United States 10 years ago  
BI
22 reports 

Engine light comes on at 75 mpg, doesnot run rough

Chevrolet Silverado 2006 pick up  65000 miles
The light comes on at 75 mpd, code P0300, changed wires, air filter, added fuel injector cleaner(twice), runs fine, no change in performance. What else should I do? or not worry about it?
Kurt from United States 10 years ago  
KU
14 reports 
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