How to Change, Replace a Fuel Pump on a Chevy, GMC 1999 thru 2002. 1500, 2500.

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[@peoplesuck73]

Thank you for the detailed video! Even though I know how these work, a lot of people think they have to pay the garage $1200 for such a simple project, and you should not be sorry for your videos being long! Most people are watching to learn and the more info the better!! And as far as the few that think they are masters of everything and would leave you smarta** comment they can f***off!!! Thank you again for showing people how easy this common problem, can be to fix with a little patience!!!!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thank you for your comment. it means alot.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

peoplesuck73 totally agree, I'm super glad this video is here, many thanks

[@Vetbabyzuluu]

Very helpful ,I have A 99 GMC YUKON ,with a new Engine fuel filter an thought I had a transmission issues after that. Your video helps,after 15 years with the same fuel pump that was the best money I spent . .Your talking was on point to help my trouble shooting

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Lamar Parker 15 years, ha you got your moneys worth thats great. thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@markstang1965able]

Yahtzee! Even though I have done this before for a Chevy van, your video before I tackle the Suburban was simply a gem. Actual real time work is priceless as it removes the guessing. The savings on this job easily pays for all new tools if a person has none with hundreds and hundreds of dollars left in the pocket. Thank you. Edit ad: I new it was my pump after it simply stalled stalled in traffic. It would crank and seem to almost start but no go. To confirm while broke down my wife turn the key while I pounded on the tank bottom with my hand...it would start and stay running as long as I did this. Also (hind sight) it would take longer to start on cranking for months it seemed.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

that is great !! the vibration of the tank by pounding is a great idea. this is a great comment, thank you for watching.

[@davehennessey]

Thomas - This is the first how-to (video or anything) that told how to remove the metal ~1998 GM fuel line connectors from the fuel pump (with the special GM fuel line disconnectors - I'm off to the Chevy dealer in the morning). I sweated and cursed for an hour or so, then went to the computer. Some of the videos skipped disconnecting the fuel lines entirely, and then concentrated on the stuff any backyard mechanic knows how to do. This was the first one that showed all the hard stuff that is only gained by experience. You have made my life a whole lot pleasanter. Thank you! Dave

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Dave Hennessey thank you for your comment and for watching. i love when i hear that something ive done really helped someone. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@davehennessey]

Thomas - I bought the Lisle QC tool set, but they were way too thick to work - shoulda bought the other brand. I ended up breaking off the plastic connectors on the pump. Threaded the next larger size drill bit into the plastic, pulled gently on the drill bit while using a small screwdriver to release the four spring catches in the hose connector. Release #1, #2, #3, #4 - done in seconds. Wish I could have video'd that. Dave

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

darn it ,you should of made on. ha if it happens to me again i will make one. your right very right. thank you. the great thing is now you too are experienced. you will never pay big bucks to do something like this again. great job.

[@joshuam.2685]

Excellent video with attention on the procedures and parts that us DIY'S are going to run up against. Thankyou. I've done this to my '90 SuB. .. did not do it as trouble free as this example. I will be doing again now , 8 years later. .. same rig. This time, will be smoother. Great Video !

[@captspacebob420]

wow this is probably the only video ive been able to watch and actually understand clearly how to do it without any confusion now just gotta get a fuel pump for my 1998 gmc c1500 4.3L v6 and replace it

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+david sharples check at rockauto.com thats where i get mine. thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@eddieyu00]

I must have watched this about 2 dozen times. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 1992 Chevy G20 fuel pump and she runs great now!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Eddie Yu man thats great , thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@catfishjenkem2226]

Great video . Even when you learn 1 trick it helps a lot . Rock auto is awesome .My nephew turned me on to it . I am getting about an average of 120 k miles on fuel pumps. I have a fleet of Gms . This is one project I have to do this weekend . Plus front brake lines on 2 other vehicles. Thanks for being thorough .

[@lowriderjim]

Thanks so much for the video. I was so dreading changing it or really taking it the local shop and paying them $700.00 dollars to do it. now I'm gona go for it.

[@ht1425]

Thank you so much! Your videos are concise and clear enough in explanation to help us do all this on our own. I like how you don’t add extra fluff and you keep the explanation rolling at a fast enough pace that we don’t lose interest.

[@bbcc1293]

I believe I may need to replace my fuel pump also, thanks for showing me how. With your video I know I can do this.

[@georgegauvreau6908]

Mr Brian, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to do this video, been battling back & forth whether to remove / tip the bed or drop the tank on my 93 K1500. With your way the topper & toolboxes can stay right where they're at! Thanks again!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+George Gauvreau awesome, ty for the comment. i never pull the bed unless there is some other kind of issue. its only two straps, and most of the time all hoses and connection are long enough you dont even need to pull it all the way. thanks again for watching.

[@bootstrapjesse]

Thanks sir. I'm gonna tackle my '99 Suburban this week. I haven't had a working fuel gauge in years. I also have a P0463 code... "Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit High Input." ...So I'm pretty sure it's the fuel pump. Thanks again taking the time to make the video.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

yes it will solve your issue too. thanks for watching.

[@MrMusicDreamz]

Really good presentation. Thanks for the tips. Emptying the tank is very important! This is one job, I was always nervous about doing but so many people have done it! My biggest concern is in working under a vehicle. I've got a friend who is small framed guy like I am who does this without even using a jack! And yeah, those lines can be tricky! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+MrMusicDreamz you got it, thank you for watching.

[@tennesseedanielauthor1825]

Wow. Thank you so much for this! You just saved me several hundred dollars. I just have to figure out exactly which pump my 02 Chevy Blazer needs then to order. Fixing it next weekend! You are awesome!

[@edgarfigueroa5476]

Great video! You really explained everything into detail. And thanks for the recommendations on where to buy a fuel pump for a good price.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thats great ty for watching and commenting. and great job tackling it yourself.

[@johnalmeida9086]

thanks ! finally found a video with same fuel pump and tank... hard to find a video that had the same clip ring instead of lock ring and lock hoses which are actually a pain to get off without the ezslip on tool. like you had . Big help !

[@johnnyjohnster1843]

Great tips on fuel line disconnect fittings and proper filler tube install. No nonsense video with clear easy to understand voice..thanks

[@johnrivespollock6932]

I just wanted to say thanks for all the video. fyi I pulled the filter 1st drained the tank put in new gas and it would start but not but not stay, had just about given up and then your video utubed me-- thanks for all the info and it was a blessing.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+John Pollock awesome, i love comments like this. your words are kind, and why i keep posting the videos. thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@083rt]

Ive already done this job before on an s10 ( pretty much the same process) but I enjoyed watching your video, wish i would of recorded my work. Thanks for the video .

[@maximize2009]

Thanks for taking the time to do the video. I have taken a fuel pump off my older Suburban, but I needed the details about removal. Your details were extremely helpful.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

great. im happy it helped. but even more happy that you are doing it yourself. save your money and learn it yourself. ty for watching.

[@cindyrisinger9779]

great job explaining. steady clear voice , professional yet practical.. i feel pretty confidant i can do this, wish me luck.......p.s my previous mechanic said the same about adding additives. thank you again

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect, i know you can. please keep us posted on whatever you run into. even small info helps everyone. thanks for watching.

[@angelyaneissy]

not only save some money by following your video Im so confident that I did it the right way...thank you...

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Alexis Rosales thats awesome. thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@norbertomoreno5461]

Your entire video ROCKS!! Thanks promoting rock auto what a great site. Keep doing what your doing how you do it. Your amazing. :)

[@rudyluna5245]

Thank you for spending the time to make this video. This is going to make things a lot easier for me today.

[@dmsmith4411]

Great video, thank you for all the little tips and tricks!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thanks for watching

[@echoromero]

I have been looking everywhere for this info not so much how to remove the old pump but your description of trouble you were having described the performance of my 03 Avalanche to the Tee....I am going to replace the fuel pump.......thanks

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Hector Romero thank you for your comment and for watching. if you know of anyone that can benefit from watching this video can you click share and share it with them. i am trying a little experiment with sharing. again thank you for all your support. i will keep you posted on how its working. thanks again.

[@jimgordon3152]

Thank You! great "how to" video. you just saved me apx. $ 650.00

[@henrylealewis]

thanks for the video I have changed fuel pumps on couple different cars and have to do my astro watched a couple videos to make sure I don't run in to any surprises. I can say after watching your video I'm good to go. thanks again you made my day. 😁

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, thanks for watching.,,,,enjoy.

[@jamessebastian9822]

Great video thank you. Gas weight is 5.33# per gallon and water is 8.33# per gallon, just sying

[@rnrdollavon3443]

You are the best! Thanks for making this fuel pump job not so scary.

[@jr88291]

Good job on instructing. You are one great teacher!!

[@tatiannabrittain9551]

Thank you for a detail awesome video I am confident to replace my own fuel pump

[@abeo222]

You're video was an awesome step by step, thank you so much! I'm good with computers but not so much with auto stuff. I think I should be able with your help though. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Abraham Ortiz thats funny , because im just the opposite. comp things is where i need help. thanks for watching, and thank you for the comment.

[@07aussie1]

thanks for ALL the details and the mistakes you encountered were informative. Will watch your other videos.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Roger Spence great ty ty

[@daltonsheldon7111]

Thank you been really helpful you made more understand and great about dropping the tank way easy

[@mikel5140]

Thank you. This gives me the encouragement I need and understanding of steps required. Well done.

[@christopherwietrick7911]

Thank you for posting such a detailed instructional video on this. Lots of tips which were definatly helpful!!

[@juangelabert5750]

Great video for the home mechanic, it can't get any better. Thank you.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

awesome thanks for watching.

[@DK-lq8nj]

sweet instructional video. thanks for putting this together. will make my pump replacement much much easier

[@carlosrivera4298]

Thanks so much for the info much appreciated on this side... may you continue to have a good soul for us newbies who are monetary challenged. Have a blessed life for you and your family...,

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thank you very much for the kind words. have a great day,,, enjoy

[@richardchubb3912]

Thanks for the help. I'm getting ready to do my 98 Chevy 3500 dually.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Richard Chubb your welcome, i hope it works out for you. thank you for watching.

[@2448207]

Thank you for your perspicuous video. I have a 2003 Chevy express van that I have to replace the fuel pump.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, thanks for watching!!

[@fruzzyvlogs5864]

Great video the public needs more like yours.thanks again and keep the videos comin.ps that looks just like my dog

[@danzykam6545]

Excellent video, I would like to add 2 suggestions 1 Oil up that O-ring before you put it back on and when you’re all done with everything turn the ignition over for a few seconds about three times without starting the car To prime the pump

[@jtkkc5]

Very helpful. Thanks for your time and sharing. Is the fuel pressure sensor also on the assemble you purchased or separate?

[@Farticus02]

That was great, very well done thank you!

[@particke24]

thanks for the help. I'm going to look at 1999 suburban LT tomorrow and this is why it's so cheap.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect! thanks for watching. please let us know the outcome.

[@MrBabycheeks]

u r the best.. I'm doing mines 2morrow.. same exact truck.. u rock..

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+Motown Mathis thanks for the great comment, and thank you for watching. nice truck by the way. ha

[@ronniedelong7640]

hey Brian, yep it was that the kid i bought the truck from didnt put the ring back on the right way, then it turns out it was a bad fuel pump anyway on it that was supposed to be a new one i was told..so after a friend helped me put a new fuel pump on it the right way it now works and fires right up!it was very confusing at first because i thought the fuel pump on it was already new! lol! i was checking all kinds of other fuel issues also at first.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Ronnie DeLong thats great, im glad you got it figured out. its too bad you had to buy another pump, but at least now you know what you have for sure. if you did not change the fuel filter, now is a good time to do that. since you have the new pump. if the filter does not get changed then all the dirt that caused the fuel pump to go out, is in the old filter as well and will cause the new pump to build presure trying to push the fuel through a old dirty filter. so if it was not replaced i suggest you do that right away. its the differance between your pump lasting 3-4 years or 6 months. i have a video for that as well, just click my name under the title above. there like 10.00 and well worth it in the long run. thank you very much for watching and commenting. check out my ff video if you want a laugh. its the one that shows a pic of a chalkboard. thanks again.

[@manuelluque7738]

thanks for the video,, I just changed mines today,, I got mines at a yunk yard for $24 bucks,,

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

sweet smell of success, and saving money. thanks for watching. great job!!!

[@rsanchez7111]

Nice vid. Thanks for sharing

[@ValorHeroics]

Damn good video!! Thanks for creating!!

[@togodbetheglory9725]

Great video,,, I have a 99 Yukon that I believe is the fuel pump the problem,,,,with your video I know I can do it myself,,,thanks God bless

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

A Huge thanks to you for this video, we have a 99 Tahoe with damaged pump in it, now I can do it myself, subbd your Channel

[@williamcolvin3609]

With all the crud in the fuel pump filter should the tank be pulled out and cleaned to prevent clogging the new pump and causing early failure?

[@kamea213]

thank you very helpful installing a pump on a 99 burb and yes rock auto is great

[@undeserved1781]

Good video I changed mine about 10 yrs ago I ran a ac delco like the ome now I'm going to replace the fuel pump again . Just wondering do you still run the same truck and did the after market pump hold up?

[@michaelisbell1449]

Thank you for this video! If the fuel pump is weak, will it cause you to have problems with maybe fuel draining back away from the injectors? I have to cycle my key on an off about 3 times before the vehicle will start, and thanks again. Very well done!

[@donaldkiefer9718]

thank you for taking time to help others great video

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+donald kiefer you got it, and thanks for taking your time for the comment, and watching.

[@christopherchilds194]

great video most helpful great instruction good job.

[@armansmith4831]

thanks man. great video.. learned alot

[@donnieshepperson126]

amazon most time have better price on older models(thanks for the video,little things can mess up a job,like those clamps,not old school there!)

[@chevybrat]

Nice presentation. I'm going to look for the filter video you mentioned. My old 99 Suburban is spitting and sputtering when I go up hills or under load. It seems like two cylinders fall out when i reach overdrive...maybe this is my problem. Thanks

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+chevybrat absolutely. less fuel, less power. thanks for watching. and thank you for the great kind comments. enjoy

[@BrownMexican1397]

Thanks for the help bro, I'm trying to do it on my 2001 suburban and my garage is too small so it's hard for me to jack it up as much as I want to, and the way my fuel tank is set up is long ways so the frame is getting in the way of me trying to pull the pump out, but thx for the vid

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+BrownMexican1397 oh i see, i will see if i can make you a video on that one, thanks for watching.

[@John-rr7bf]

Thanks for the video! I appreciate you being thorough. I’m looking on rock auto.com and also Amazon. There are fuel pump assemblies anywhere from $39 and up. I’m nervous about buying something that won’t last very long. Do you recommend a specific brand that is fairly inexpensive?

[@maeganhannah8531]

If the lines are rusted also and need to be replaced what connectors do you use? And also can you replace the rear line with just nylon instead of nylon and steel? Can't find a video on that especially ones with the old connectors they already have the nylon and doesn't show how to connect it to the steel line.

[@americanfishermen]

Thanks brother you saved me alot of money....great video!

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thanks for watching!

[@ronniedelong7640]

have a new problem now on the 99 chevy tahoe 4 door 5.7 vortec...only getting one brake light on driverside..no tail lights at all and no lights working at all on passengerside in rear !headlights work great! but ...bulbs and fuses are good! i tested the circut board by switching tail light to the other tail light for a min and the left side worked so guess its a bad circut board on leftside,have to go get the part now but not sure if these will fix the no tail light issue yet?but when i did the swithing tail light test the blinker and brake light came on when i was getting nothing at all on rightside ,also the 3rd brake light is out to??hopefully the new circut boards will fix this?

[@Tapsures]

thank you sir! great vid!!

[@dustin7623]

How do you set the o rings and spacers in the line behind the clips

[@elwaisgregorio6050]

Awesome video. Thank you sir for a very thorough and helpful video...

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

im glad you liked it. and thank you for your service.

[@MrFasttrack101]

Great Video Thank You Guy!

[@amadocelestial9490]

Thank you for the video!

[@kenrock333]

amazingly informative video. thank you very much

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

you got it, thanks for watching!

[@jessicaroyal3639]

I have a leak on top of my gas tank where the lines go into tank can i get to it from inside

[@willypp13]

You’re the man 👍🏼

[@justinhymes3719]

I love the comment on the end internet is full of the laziest bashers i.e. they know it all and you wrong doing this or doing that there's just no effort in commenting and if they have a better way exactly post your own video because NO MATER HOW THE GRASS IS CUT THERES 100+WAYS TO DO IT but thanks to you sir this has help me from deciding on cut a hole or drop the tank I'm going to drop it

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

awesome, ty ty. thanks for watching.

[@2brokenwings73]

I love you man. Thank you so much. Awsome video.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

thanks for watching, glad i could help !

[@orozco1309]

Great video very informative and detailed

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Ed O thank you for your comment, and for watching.

[@josejiron2589]

Thanks again for your help 😃

[@MPDano]

Can you get to the pump from under the carpet?

[@ronniedelong7640]

awesome video man..easy to follow! ,getting ready to check my problem now in a 99 tahoe ,just bought it off someone who just did thei fuel pump replacement,but the problem is that gas ias just pouring out from it somewhere when u go to fill?? any idea where its leaking that bad on fill up? my guess is the ring around pupm or the big fill hose??thanks

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Ronnie DeLong boy i guess it just matters about where, it is common for people not to get that top ring on right. but you would be full i would think for it to be pouring out. check the fill neck tube as well. good luck. let me know the outcome.

[@MORIN1964J]

Thanks, super helpful.

[@biblican911]

Thank you for mentioning the importance of removing gas from tank related to weight... this detail is missing in some other KZbin videos...

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

+biblican911 and thank you for watching, and your kind comments.

[@MrShawn773]

Thanks,helped a ton.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

MrShawn773 your very welcome and thank you for watching and commenting

[@alyssa3418]

good video i put the labtop under the truck and do step by step,,thanks save money..

[@kimberlyromo3581]

how do i know that I'm geting the hole setup just like you

[@jurgentoth1990]

Followed your video got the pump replaced.but now the engine sputters and spits black smoke,why?

[@batmanwcm266]

Thank u very much i thought it would be hard to do but piece of cake

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

perfect, thanks for watching

[@jbuck16712]

Great info thank u

[@robertoortiz5168]

...excellent video....!...a technical instructor career awaits you if u ever wanted to retire and just train young auto mechanics...

[@johngriffithscrazy]

hay i just did my wifes 19956 tahoe i think i hooked up the two lines to tank backwards dose it make a difference

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

john griffiths yes it does. although the vehical may still run, it will not have all the fuel presure it needs eventually. check them as soon as posible. there is alot of presure in the pick up line, and if its putting it into the return line. you could have a intake fire.

[@DittoBlast]

I was talking with a guy from autozone. he has a buddy who had to replaced his fuel pump because his ex put sugar in the tank, bugs got and clogged the pump. I was laughing so hard.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

wives tale about hurting the engine because the filter on the frame would stop it. the sock at the bottom of the pump would stop most of it from the pump, except now the pump works overtime trying to suck fuel through smaller ports, thus burning up the pump. i dont know of bug that can survive in gasoline, but for sure he would need a new fuel pump. very funny. sucks for him, but maybe he got his employee discount on a new one. haha thanks for the great comment!!

[@bradsteel9804]

thank so much. Do you know what those hoses are on top of the tank? There are two coming off the tank directly (not the pump) and then they go to a T joint and then the go to another hose headed toward the front of the vehicle. What are those? Do you need them?

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

oh, yes you do need them. they are for the return lines. they allow air flow and vacumn to go back and forth. if you do not connect them then you truck can vapor lock . especially in warmer weather.

[@jddrinkard4698]

the info is perfect we must had same teachers wished I could have video for my students in the day good Job Bro JD

[@elizabethphipps2541]

Thank you....a great help.........I have a scuil.....coming from my gas tank......would it be my fuel pump..? my truck is a 1999...silverado sierra......GMC.......136 thousand miles......

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

yes when they get warm, or are about to go out, the do squeal a bit. thanks for watching.

[@unfundedpizza5098]

Ok i just changed my fuel pump the same make n model truck now I'm not getting any power my lights work radio works but it only makes a click when i turn the key any suggestions on what i may have done wrong

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

Did you remove the battery cable? Sounds like one of them is not tight.

[@nestorroman2694]

Fuel pump relay

[@MrTarkus007]

actually your yakin as you would say is pretty informative & i really enjoyed watching your video cause no matter how different it is there's always something different to bring to the table great stuff , my float doesn't work so i don't know how much gas i got on my grumann is it pretty much the same for all gas tanks ??

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

mario d.c yes they are, most of the time they just stick a little. mainly because of fuel additive to the tank. ( the gauge will show fuel, but wont move). in which case just clean the rod so it moves freely. sometimes the float itself will get a hole in it and fill with fuel, it will remain down ( empty tank then would show at all times). in this case you would need to remove it and either replace it, or i dry it well and take a zippo to it ( out of the vehical ofcourse) and melt the plastic back together then put it in a pot of water to make sure it floats. then reasemble. i hope this helps and thank you for watching, and thank you for your comments.

[@MrTarkus007]

thanks great tip

[@Hung-Phan]

Brian you the best.

[@thomasbriansavingmoney]

hung phan im glad this video helped you out, thank you for your comment.