Chevy/GMC 5.3 Fuel Filter Replacement Yukon/Tahoe, Silverado/Sierra, Suburban, 4.3, 2.2, S10, Blazer 

Good video. I own a 2002 Suburban we bought brand new with the same fuel filter (NAPA Gold 3623). It's in a horrible location to get to, especially when you're 73 y.o. My car has 159,000+ miles on it (don't know exact mileage because the odometer dash circuitry has failed, so I judge mileage by the oil change interval service light). I am changing this filter for the 4th time today. I can't imagine your car going 170,000 miles on one fuel filter. Although the brand filter you replaced is OEM, the previous owner probably had it changed at the Chevy dealership. The most I have ever gone with this car is 45k on a fuel filter. My wife nearly didn't make it up Snoqualmie Pass five years ago when the car started acting up on her, nearly scared her half to death! I had changed that filter 35k miles prior to her experience. After she got home, we continued to drive it for another thousand miles with no issues (I chalked her experience up to water in the fuel she purchased). Then one day I decided to take it up a highway on a steep incline at full throttle. It started hesitating badly and I knew immediately it was time to change the fuel filter again. That was five years ago, so today is the day because I hate surprises on a road trip!

Thanks for pointing out removing the metal retaining clip on the flex line connector and replacing it with the plastic one that is on the new filter!

Honestly I just take my impact and take out the strap holding the fuel filter in. Makes life 100 percent easier.

Just tried this tonight with the “special tool” 2 hours of frustration and I gave up lmao. I changed mine last about 50k miles ago. Used a metal set of the fuel line disconnect pliers on the other end of the short line. It was still a pain but it worked. Should have just stuck with that method again lol

Very well done video. I’ve got 200k+ miles in my fuel filter. Think it needs a changin!

Straight to the point and no bs thanks

Thanks for the video. It was much more difficult to get that clip off but otherwise it was pretty smooth thanks to you! The fuel line removal tool I had was a lil different so I broke it in half and it finally worked. Thank you for sharing your knowledge it was very helpful!!

I have an 03 Suburban with a 5.3L Flex Fuel engine. I only use regular gas for better mileage. The parts are different regardless of which gas you use. (Flex fuel when 8th character in VIN is a "Z") I mention this because the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator are different. The fuel pressure is different as well. I don’t believe the non-flex fuel 5.3L engines have a serviceable fuel filter but I am not positive. It's good you mention the "low profile" fuel line tool as the standard size fuel line tool is too long to fit in that tight space. Good video!

Thank you so much!!! Your video just saved my day. Keep up the good work!!!

Thank you so much!

Great video

Good info! Thank you sir. 👍

Hard to start after replacement I’m sure I have air in the lines and was already having fuel issues with my 04 Tahoe flex fuel in the first place any suggestions to get the air out? She runs good after hard start but obviously would like to correct the issue

Quick question What was your vehicle doing in order for you to know that it was time to replace the fuel filter?

I sub after this... Thank you

Thanks Man…today…I did everything…exactly as you in this instruction….and I got it to move a bit with the silver set and the Tool….but could not get the fitting to move back like you did,..I pried and pried and took off the other end….broke the bracket…got soaked in fuel….bloody and dirty for two hours…and for the life of me 🙏🏻.I could not get that damn fitting loose….I have seen people Cut the end off the Filter…in frustration….and I saw one guy remove the short fuel line with the Filter on…but I am wondering….why did my Mechanic a few years ago…leave the metal retainer in the fitting…if…if…he actually changed the Filter…maybe Not….I assume….I guess I will order a fuel line…remove the skid plate and fuel block….I will use the plastic retainer on the new Filter.

Great video !

Great informative video and to the point. Thanks!

Whose the genius that thought it was a good ideal to stick a brittle plastic piece inline a fuel hose?

Good vid

good video and detail, thanks

Ford went to these inline filters on my 2000 F150. I HATE them!!! '84/302 had a throttle body mounted filter. 2 wrenches and presto. Done. Those little locking tabs are a major PITA to get off. I'm not a fan of cheap plastic replacing the metal retainer on a fuel line though. Thanks for including that! I like Wix and Mahle filters. K+N as well..Napa Auto sells Wix as "Napa Gold". I want one without the plastic. One commenter was right. Pop the retaining strap and give yourself more space to work with. '00 F 150 that retaining band is welded on and rots in 🇨🇦 salt. Your stuck with removing the clips as is. Gotta say I was NEVER a fan of the General. Ford guy all my life. Won't even look at Fords now. That said. This '04 Sierra is actually easier to work on then my '00 F150. Good trucks! Why GM messed that up with AFM and TVs and ball warmers and spotty trannies for $80K+ instead of a stick and roll down windows and the current BS with Barra limiting production to keep the prices skyhigh is a shame. That 5.3L is otherwise a good motor. Easier to work on. Vulva oops Volvo ever goes back to making Brick cars they'll clean up. Me included. I want a Milkot. Can't buy em here. Someone stop this insanity. They only have to be pickup trucks. Not Cadillacs with a bed. Great vid Brother!!! Straight to the point. No BS. No background music. Got yourself a subb. 👍👍

What does it mean when you keep pumping fuel and the pump steady clicking then I pull it out a lil and does the same thing then spit out gas Everytime I’m pumping gas I have a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Replace with same relay or same 1

Thank you!

It’s crazy how no parts store in my area has that fuel line tool

Does it need a o ring?

Dude….i followed you every step of the way….tool….same….relay out….and after 2 hours of struggling with the Tool….the Filter….even removed the bracket and screw on fitting etc etc…could not get that quick release to let go…had to put it back together…drop the Truck…clean up my blood and the dirt and abrasions and give up.

It would have been so crazy to put a fucking bolt on the other end

O5 Tahoe no fuel filter?

I have a a problem I have to crank hard everytime I start 01 tahoe btw and I check all the ground the fuel pump relay and the code that come out is the knock sensor so now I don’t if I want to check the fuel pump or and fuel filter or change the knock sensor to see if the hard cranking stop thanks to anyone that replies appreciate it

Nice

I've had problems with mine, when sitting an an idel, the rpms will start bouncing from like 450 to 750, and when it's not doing it, it will sit at a constant 750 healthy idel, no check engine lights or reduced engine power modes, and I've replaced the cam sensors, throttle body position sensor, throttle body, air intake, air intake, all 8 spark plugs and all I spark wires and the ignition, I ran fuel treatment, I've noticed it does it more on hills, so I'm now going to replace the fuel filter, and maybe pump if it doesnt fix it, have you had any similar issues or know what could cause somthing like this?

I can't find it on 2005 Chevy avalanche 5.3. is it in the gas tank?

I got the K&N filter but dont think it has the longer skinnier neck on it and its too cold and snowing here to get up under it to look. I got a 01 tahoe are they all the same?

No gloves 😢

I worked for about an hour trying to get the 2 little pieces in there and the wrench on'em. I gave up. The filters been on there at least 15 years (tis how long I've owned the 'Burb), it can stay on there another 15. Not worth the aggravation.

Mb I'm dumb 😅

Your fucking kidding me right