99lss1 Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Anyone else have there fuel pump go on them? Only 54000 on the clock!!! Just curios if this is a common problem?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Did you run the tank dry ever? How about REALLY low. You can burn out the pump very quickly if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lss1 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I have not, But I have only had the truck for 2 months. Can't say what the previous owners did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-CA Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I'd say 60k-80K is the average lifespan. Just make sure you replace it with a Delco part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezclone Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'd say 60k-80K is the average lifespan. Just make sure you replace it with a Delco part. Why does it have to a Delco part? Why would it hurt to put a Warbo 255 Lr/hr pump in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-CA Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Im not sure how durable that pump is. Im mainly refering to aftermarket junk like the stuff you get at Autozone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 definately go with a walbro , its cheaper and better. not many times things happen like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lss1 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well fortunately It is under warranty. Total cost 918.00. Cost me 100.00. was replaced with a Delco pump and is warrantied now for life. If I had done it myself i probably would have replaced it with a Walbro or a Racetronix. Since i do all the work on my Camaro, It is nice to have someone else do the work on the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well fortunately It is under warranty. Total cost 918.00. Cost me 100.00. Good lord! I would have pulled the guy across the counter and smacked him silly if he gave me that bill for a fuel pump swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lss1 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Got to admit I almost Crapped my pants when I saw the bill. Like I said though, If I had not had the warrany, I would have replaced it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I hope they changed your fuel filter too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-CA Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 2004+ trucks dont have external fuel filters. The filter comes with the pump assembly. With diagnosis, labor, parts markup to cover overhead and warranty problems if the pump fails, the price seems about right. Do you expect labor for free? Or parts at cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 2004+ trucks dont have external fuel filters. The filter comes with the pump assembly. Yeah couldn't remember if it was '04+ or '05 + that GM cut the external filters, my bad......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 With diagnosis, labor, parts markup to cover overhead and warranty problems if the pump fails, the price seems about right. Do you expect labor for free? Or parts at cost? I would expect a fair price and realistic labor charges. The fuel pump according to GM Parts Direct is $220 (of which you can upgrade to a high flow Walbro for less, including necessary hardware). I have personally swapped a fuel pump on a 2004 AWD Silverado SS in my garage without the propper tools in less than 90 minutes with the help of a guy that has never even changed his own oil. I am not a professional mechanic. Does the remaining $700.00 cover the 1 hour of labor, mark-up for overhead and future warranty concerns? The price seems inflated to me of which I would have an issue with if I was told to pay it. Reminds me of when I took my truck in for inspection a year after I bought it. The only issue they found was my windshield wipers were worn so they took it upon themselves to change them for me. I look over the bill only to find that I was charged $39 x 2 for the blades and 15 minutes of labor for installation. Total cost for 2 GM replacement windshield wipers...$106.00. After a 10 minute talk with the service manager, he AGREED that the price was 50% higher than it should be and adjusted the bill. For my troubles he took his business card and wrote on the back of the card "one free oil change". I gave it to a lady waiting for her car upon my exit. Bottom line is "My Other SS" only paid $100.00 so he got a good deal from that perspective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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