Fuel Pump Access Door in floor of 2007-2014 models

KidWgn said:

I gotta buy some taller jackstands. lol

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Those are 6 tons in my pic. Needed them for the height and stability.

KC 2013 Tahoe said:

Update: Going to do an about face. A work buddy referred me to a highly recommended, family-owned shop w/50 years in business. They'll charge me 3 hours for a total of $390 to drop the tank and change the fuel pump. They're fine with me providing the parts. In light of that, went ahead and ordered the AC/Delco pump w/sender, a new Lock ring, and Charcoal vapor canister from Rock Auto. Scheduled to have it done on July 9th, will advise how it goes.
Much more down to earth than the $1,593 estimate I had received at Firestone and worth it to me in terms of not having to spend a Saturday pulling the seat, fabbing the access plate and changing the pump.

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July 9th, 2024 Update: Just picked up the Tahoe from the shop. The new Fuel Pump, Vapor Canister and lock ring installed by the shop for $380. Currently 113 here in metro-PHX... so glad I didn't try doing this myself. Just filled her back up and all is good.

July 12th, 2024 Update: 600+ miles to & from Carlsbad and the Tahoe ran flawlessly! She pulled eagerly up the mountains West of El Centro with change in elevation from sea level to 4,180 feet max at the Tecate Pass and back down to sea level on the Pacific Coast. Did so with the A/C on and with little to no movement of the temp gauge from the 210 mark. Pretty remarkable as it was 108° as we commenced the climb, finally escaping to 72° on the Pacific Coast. Got home yesterday at lunchtime and after cool-down checked the oil. Very pleased that at 128K miles she used no oil and that the oil I had just changed prior to the trip was still a nice, clean honey-color (Mobil-1 full synthetic). Had a great time in the cooler weather, but back at the office today in Tempe, AZ and another 108° day

KC 2013 Tahoe said:

July 9th, 2024 Update: Just picked up the Tahoe from the shop. The new Fuel Pump, Vapor Canister and lock ring installed by the shop for $380. Currently 113 here in metro-PHX... so glad I didn't try doing this myself. Just filled her back up and all is good.

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Happy days are here again!

KC 2013 Tahoe said:

July 9th, 2024 Update: Just picked up the Tahoe from the shop. The new Fuel Pump, Vapor Canister and lock ring installed by the shop for $380. Currently 113 here in metro-PHX... so glad I didn't try doing this myself. Just filled her back up and all is good.

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It's just me, but if I find a shop I can trust, like I did when I was in self storage and could not work on my stuff all the time, I spread the word and tip them. Especially if they let me supply parts. Thankfully, the guy I found now has his own shop and I work there sometimes.

89Suburban said:

Let me rock the boat here


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Where exactly is that. It looks like in front of the hump for the rear seats? I want to do the same. With all the traveling I do, a 1 hour job in an auto store parking lot beats a tow and everything else that comes with it.

Looks like the fuel lines are close to the floor, or is that an illusion?