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I have a 1997 Sierra and the fuel pump (I think) is buzzing. Changed the filter but noise is still there. Has anyone had this? Do I have to change it?

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How long has it been buzzing?

Did it just start buzzing?

Is it running ok?

If not...What is your fuel pressure?

 

The one on my 99 did it from day 1 and was STILL doing it when I got rid of it in Nov 2006.

Almost 250,000 miles later.

 

The one on my 2006 is real quite. So far. :thumbs:

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How long has it been buzzing?

Did it just start buzzing?

Is it running ok?

If not...What is your fuel pressure?

 

The one on my 99 did it from day 1 and was STILL doing it when I got rid of it in Nov 2006.

Almost 250,000 miles later.

 

The one on my 2006 is real quite. So far. :thumbs:

 

I just got the truck so I don't know how long. Runs great though. I have read that some just buzz and that's the way it is. I think I'll just drive it and if it goes it goes.

Bolander New Member

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I have a 1997 Sierra and the fuel pump (I think) is buzzing. Changed the filter but noise is still there. Has anyone had this? Do I have to change it?

 

 

Don't worry about it. Mine did that from the day I bought it new.

 

Finally quit at 97K.

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McDaddy New Member

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I would worry a little...mine "buzzed" for quite some time; unfortunately it quit buzzing at a stop sign just before I crossed a very busy four-lane road. Your choice but I would replace.

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I have a 1997 Sierra and the fuel pump (I think) is buzzing. Changed the filter but noise is still there. Has anyone had this? Do I have to change it?

 

Normal till it quits,then you know it needs a pump because now you cannot start your truck....Depends on the mileage once you cross the 100k on the original pump IMHO your on borrowed time,another thing to consider is are you the type that runs on empty or under 1/4 full tanks of fuel if so running it low on fuel constantly will have a tendency to overheat the pump,many people fail to realize that the fuel actually helps cool the pump and provides much needed lubrication for the in tank fuel pump modules,when I get to a 1/4 tank, time to fill up never go below a 1/4 tank unless it can be helped,this will extend the life of the fuel pump module for sure.Keep your pump submerged in fuel.

rodram Enthusiast

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some guys say it is OK to let the fuel pump buzz and squeal... to me anything mechanical with turning parts should run pretty quiet... to me the noise indicates that something will be wearing out faster than it should.....

 

I had my fuel pump replaced this year because the fuel pressure got to be too low... and the new replacement one made noise from first day.... the mechanic told me to wait a couple of weeks and if it still made noise he would replace it on warranty... which he eventually did do at no extra cost.

 

If you just got the truck this year like you said in an earlier post then it is likely that the previous owner replaced the fuel pump with one that is noisy and now you have inherited it...... for best luck with fuel pumps for your Chevy truck get a OE Delco or a Delphi pump.... mine was replaced with an Airtex, but at least the mechanic stood behind the warranty for mine.

gmtech4 Senior Enthusiast

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every noisey pump I heard at the dealer I upsold them and it was quiet with a new pump ,

 

they are not suppost to make noise .

edman Enthusiast

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My 13 year old 1500's pump buzzed every single time I turned the key except this one time... then I had to replace the pump. The new one buzzes just the same as the old.

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I have a 1997 Sierra and the fuel pump (I think) is buzzing. Changed the filter but noise is still there. Has anyone had this? Do I have to change it?

 

Normal till it quits,then you know it needs a pump because now you cannot start your truck....Depends on the mileage once you cross the 100k on the original pump IMHO your on borrowed time,another thing to consider is are you the type that runs on empty or under 1/4 full tanks of fuel if so running it low on fuel constantly will have a tendency to overheat the pump,many people fail to realize that the fuel actually helps cool the pump and provides much needed lubrication for the in tank fuel pump modules,when I get to a 1/4 tank, time to fill up never go below a 1/4 tank unless it can be helped,this will extend the life of the fuel pump module for sure.Keep your pump submerged in fuel.

 

 

I guess I'm even more obsessed cause I don't let mine get below 1/2 a tank if I can help it.

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