2000 Chevy S-10 fuel pump problem

MIKELONG8122

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2000 CHEVROLET S-10
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

My chevy s10 pickup has had a squeling fuel pump since I boought it 5 years ago, now it does not make any noise. The first time my truck died I was driving, now it will start when it wants to. It will work for days fine then it will not start. If left alone for a day it will just start again. I have replaced the pressure sencore check the fuses. I poured gas in to make sure it was a gas problem and it starts then dies. My fuel gauge has started to read spontaneously full, empty never what it should read. Could this be part of my problem.

Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 11:13 PM

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JOERIN42

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I had similar issues with my 94 S-10 pick-up 4 months ago. Ultimately, it was the fuel pump & sending unit. Same situation as you, certain days it would run fine, start numerous times throughout the day and the next day, would not start. I was actualy glad I had the pump replaced when I did. As it turned out, there was a hole in the top of the tank and replaced all 3 components. Now it starts everytime.

Keep your fuel tank at least 1/4 full to keep your pump submerged constantly.

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Saturday, September 19th, 2009 AT 12:54 AM