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Jun 6, 2009 | 02:10 PM

jerry hardy

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2005 has had two fuel pump failures in 15 months. Is this a common problem?

Jun 6, 2009 | 02:13 PM

CQRT

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I have an early 2005 (Sept 2004 in-service date) and have thusfar had no such issues at 25k miles - - -if it's an problem for others, it's rarely hit the forum.

Not sure what might cause such a thing - - -

Jun 6, 2009 | 02:28 PM

RicK T

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I don't recall any fuel pump issues here on the Forum.

Jun 6, 2009 | 02:41 PM

CudjoeScott

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I have heard of this when the ethanol content is high (not with vettes, with other makes). Lexus (wife's DD) actually had a recall regarding fuel system failure and high-content ethanol gas. Any chance your gas has greater than 10% ethanol content? You might try having your gas tested or just switch gas stations.

Jun 6, 2009 | 06:17 PM

Wayne O

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RicK T

I don't recall any fuel pump issues here on the Forum.

Me neither. I haven't had any fuel pump problems with my 2005.

Jun 6, 2009 | 06:35 PM

cranky

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From: louisville "derby city" kentucky

i have an with zero fuel pump problems. if you are running the fuel level under 1/4 tank a lot, the pump life will go down. the fuel keeps the pumps cool. have seen a lot of cars with fuel pump failure from this. i was a tech for 28 years and changed a lot of late model pumps. just a thought.