Fix fuel pump - 1997 GMC Jimmy

Daniel: It appears some of the vanguard fuel pumps ARE recalled. Look at this site: http://www.dangotenews.com/news/nissan-bmw-recall-vehicles-to-fix-problems-with-fuel-pumps

depends on how the manufacturer does it. Shouldn't be to expensive though.

Have you checked the Fuse?

Try resetting fuel pump. I do believe the reset button is on the forward passengers side of vehicle. The button is behind the plastic shield. Reset once or twice. This hopefully will fix your problem. Look in your manual for exact placement of fuel pump reset button

It could be that you have picked up a batch of dirty fuel that has clogged the gauze input filter that is part ot the fuel pump inside the fuel tank.

SOUND LIKE FUEL PUMP GOING BAD.YOUR FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT IS ALSO GOING BAD ITS PART OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.FIRST HAVE CAR SCANNED TO SEE WHAT TROUBLE CODES IS.REPLACE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP RELAY FIRST THEY ARE CHEAPER ROUTE THEY COULD BE THE PROBLEM.BUT FUEL PUMP COST BETWEEN $300.00 TO $700.00 THAT WHY CHECK FILTER AND RELAY AND HAVE IT SCAN BEFORE BUYING ANY HIGH PRICE PARTS.IF FUEL PUMP GOOD I BELIEVE YOU CAN BUY FUEL SENDING UNIT SEPERATE DONT HAVE TO BUY WHOLE PUMP ASSEMBLY BUT CHECK AROUND SOME AUTO PARTS PLACES WILL MAKE YOU BUY THE WHOLE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY JUST TO FIX THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.

remove fuel tank, pump inside fuel tank

If it start and it misses and like not enough gas. it means that there is a problem in the fuel pump that why you have to check the fuel pump and the fuel lines may be there is a dirt or may be the fuel pump is worn out.But if you don't have time to fix the problem of your fuel pump . Then you have to go to a car mechanic and let them fix the problem of the car. But if you have time to fix the fuel problem then this is what to do.The owner of the car should be able to check fuel lines .Prepare the equipment and tools to be used in checking fuel lines .So that fuel will flow freely and no abstraction within the fuel lines .Locate the fuel lines ,visual inspection on duel lines for learage, Disconnect lines at fuel pump and fuel pump.Use compress air to remove sediments on fuel lines .Re-install fuel line to the unit.But if the problem is the fuel thank that it is being worn out or malfunctioning .The owner of the car should prepare the equipment or tools in servicing the fuel pump.So that fuel pump will operate properly .Locate the fuel pump .disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump.remove the fuel pump from the engine. Dis-assemble the fuel pump.Check the diaphram for defects.Replace defective parts.Assemble and install the fuel pump.And always use safety rules in servicing the fuel pump.