my 98 Chevy Silverado started acting up the other day first, she was taking a long time to start and once it’s on, the power was just not there anymore. Drive around and all of a sudden, car just started giving out. So i was like, is it the fuel pump? my buddy said those signs are like symptoms if your pump is bad. And another thing, I heard you can sometimes hear a whirring from under the hood like its trying to work but just can’t. anyone else had this?
Also, once, my truck started sputtering in the middle of nowhere, super creepy. gas gauge at half but car kept dying. Could it be the same problem? i didn’t check under the hood that day, just lucked out and found a gas station nearby to top off. Can you tell if your fuel pump’s gonna die? I don’t wanna get stuck like I did before. wouldn’t be fun to be stranded again. if you’ve got any tips, let me know
In the windy city, I’ve had this creasy '98 Chevy Silverado for years, and I know a laundry list of symptoms for a bad fuel pump! It clunks when started, gets sluggish like a tortoise, and idles like it’s got ants in its pants. If it gasps for fuel or throws temper tantrums at cold starts, you’ve got fuel pump drama on your hands. Keep your trusty wrench handy!
Growing up in a small town in Texas, I’ve seen plenty of Chevy trucks. A bad fuel pump often starts with a stuttering start, maybe idling rough or losing power when you’re pushing it. My buddy’s '98 Silverado sputtered like crazy till he replaced it. It’s a real pain but getting it checked fast fixes most issues. Easy!
I’ve got this old '98 Chevy Silverado out in Montana, and I know a bad fuel pump when I see one. Gave me rough starts and performance nosedived like a rock—had to swap it out quick. Lucky for me, it was just that. Trust me, the truck’s alive now!
In Denver, my '98 Chevy Silverado started sputtering real bad. Thought the fuel pump was dying - lost power quick and hesitated something fierce. Tough lesson learned!
I’ve got a buddy in Texas had a 1998 Chevy Silverado, and his was acting up real bad. The car was just dying on steep hills and wouldn’t start sometimes. It’d idle super rough, like, you’d think it’s outta juice even when the tank’s full. He changed his fuel pump, and that sorted the issue right out. Real tip, gotta listen to the car!
I’ve seen it happen up in Calgary. A buddy of mine with a '98 Chevy Silverado had the car dying on him at random times. Lucky for him, it was just a bad fuel pump causing stutter and loss of power, especially uphill. Made him switch it out quick before it blew up. Those suckers can be a real headache if ignored.
Had a rough time with my '98 Chevy Silverado in Miami. Noticed sputtering, like it wasn’t getting enough juice, and it didn’t want to start after a while. Stopped me dead in my tracks, had to pull over. Also, noticed some weird electrical sounds under the hood. Bummer, right? Definitely a fuel pump nightmare!
I had this gnarly issue with my '98 Chevy Silverado up in Alberta. Fuel pump started acting up, so I was noticing my truck bogging down more at highway speeds. Pulling over became a regular deal, especially on long trips. Clearly, it was time for a swap. Has this happened to y’all? Always a head-scratcher, these old trucks!
I’ve had my fair share of issues with my 1998 Chevy Silverado down here in Texas. Bad fuel pump? Yeah, that’s a pain! Symptoms were like the truck sputtering higher revs, losing power, or sometimes won’t even start properly. I remember the annoying struggle, man, it was like a “click, click” when you hit the key. Those symptoms pretty much nailed my day when I’m heading to work or out on the trail. Had to swap it out pronto!
I’ve lived in Texas, an area full of dusty roads. My '98 Chevy started sputtering, like it was gas-starved, and the engine would die when idling. Turns out, it was a bad fuel pump. Common with those old Silverados after heavy towing! Learned my lesson: check the pump if you hear whining noises.
I’ve got a buddy in Toronto whose '98 Chevy Silverado had a real dodgy fuel pump last summer. It started with some stuttering idle, then he was getting this sputtering when he’d step on it hard, felt like it was choking halfway up steep hills. The check engine light lit up too—knew something wasn’t right. Stuck with a paperweight until he swapped it out, talk about frustrating!
I’ve got a buddy back in Vermont whose '98 Silverado stalled frequently, like all the time. Cranking but no start, and once it puked fuel on the ground. Definitely need to swap that pump quick, or it’s gonna be a real pain on the road. Ever had this hassle?
I’ve had this happen here in Ohio with my '98 Silverado. It dies suddenly on highways, idles rough, and there’s a weird whining noise when I accelerate. It’s a real pain, man.
In Philly, I’ve seen a '98 Chevy Silverado with a hangry engine, taking forever to start—sure sign of a sick fuel pump. Like driving uphill forever, no fun! I rode in another; gas tank full, but juiced out quick. Crazy frustrating!
I’ve got a buddy up in Toronto with a 98 Chevy Silverado, and he said when his fuel pump went bad, the truck had weird gasping problems. Suddenly, it’d stall mid-turn or just lose all juice. Couldn’t start without multiple cranks. Wished he’d replaced it sooner to avoid those headaches!
I’ve had issues with my '98 Silverado in Denver. Saw fuel pump failure pretty quick with stalling, rough idle, and loud whining noise from under hood. Replaced it and truck’s back purring like a kitten. Real headache, but a fix!
I remember drive to work one day in mid-Michigan, and it was like the go-fast button got stuck. Had this annoying RPM spike, and it was throwing back vibe at me like nothing else. Gas smell upfront made me worry, so I parked it near the office to check. It was a classic Chevy fuel pump call. Hard starting and a rough idle were symptoms no one wants. All told, 1998 truck, bad fuel pump—they just ain’t friends. Always listen to those little signs.
In Chicago, my '98 Silverado died hard on a trip. Felt vibration, rough idle, and hear muffled whirring from the tank. Replaced, and it runs smooth. I’ve seen it before! Check your fuel pump if ya get similar vibes!
Growing up in Toledo, OH, I had this '98 Chevy Silverado that was my pride and joy. One day, it started acting up—no juice when I hit the gas, and it wouldn’t start unless I rocked it for a bit. I knew then the fuel pump had gone south. Been plenty of times I heard folks say you’ll get stuttering starts and a need for little revs too—just same story here. Good luck, folks!