Tahoe cut off while driving & won't start

[HurricaneSSeason]

I have a '04 Tahoe LT and While driving on the interstate it just cut off, I coast to the exit ramp & tried to restart it but no luck. Batt was fully charged, & it was trying to crank but wouldn't turn over. I eventually bumped the ignition then immediately tried cranking again and it fired up. Does this sound like a trimming prob? What else could it be?

 

[big_b_in_PA]

Fuel pump, if it refuses to start again, give the tank a good smack about half way back on the bottom. Most likely it will fire up again, and your fuel pump is shot. If its not that, start checking electronic connections. But to me its sounding like a pump issue.

 

[HurricaneSSeason]

Fuel pump, if it refuses to start again, give the tank a good smack about half way back on the bottom. Most likely it will fire up again, and your fuel pump is shot. If its not that, start checking electronic connections. But to me its sounding like a pump issue.

Thanks I'll try that

 

[PwtrSS_OakCliff]

Sound to me also like a fuel pump issue.. Think we need to drop the tank in ours.. sucks.. Should also consider changing your fuel filter.. Might not be the problem but it would be good to change anyway if you haven't done so.

 

[HurricaneSSeason]

Called my local parts house today... $250 for the cheap fuel pump? Wtf?!

 

[01bluebullitt]

I bought this pump off ebay and put it in my sending unit, fixed my issues. I had the tank out, had them switched out, and back together in a hour.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-AC-Delc...del:Sierra+Denali&hash=item1e70873059&vxp=mtr

 

[Doverpoint]

It is much easier if you use a nibbling tool and cut the floor board metal above the fuel pump.

Make sure you change out your fuel filter when you change the fuel pump.