Fuel Pump Noise

[evm]

I have a 1999 Sierre Crew Cab 3500, the odometer says the truck has 55k miles on it. I hear a noise coming from the area of the fuel tank. Its a sound that seems like it's the fuel pump. I have included a video for you to listen. If this is the fuel pump making this noise does that mean the fuel pump is going bad? I would want to replace it if need be because I am putting equipment in the bed of the truck which will complicate replacemnt of the fuel pump later on.

 

https://youtu.be/671H4xQQA8o

[intheburbs]

Would be easier to hear it if you just had the ignition on and engine off. ;-)

 

If it is the fuel pump whining, you've probably got about 6 months before it dies. The fuel pump in my '01 whined about 8 months before it died.

 

Try to keep the fuel tank more than half full; it helps keep the pump cool.

 

It's a known issue - probably wouldn't be a bad idea to replace it as a preventative. It's going to die on you; it's just a matter of time.

[evm]

Would be easier to hear it if you just had the ignition on and engine off. ;-)

 

If it is the fuel pump whining, you've probably got about 6 months before it dies. The fuel pump in my '01 whined about 8 months before it died.

 

Try to keep the fuel tank more than half full; it helps keep the pump cool.

 

It's a known issue - probably wouldn't be a bad idea to replace it as a preventative. It's going to die on you; it's just a matter of time.

The pump shuts off after about a second when the ignition key is in the on position.

 

But you can still hear that pump whining in the video right?

 

Any suggestions on a replacement pump? Factory or aftermarket?

[anumber1]

Don't scrimp on the pump. I have not had a cheapie pump ever last more than 2 years.