Chevy Tahoe / Suburban Fuel Pump Replacement Without Dropping the Fuel Tank ... In 2 hours or less! 

This video is spot on. You saved me $700 labor and now I have an access hole if I need it. Thank you!!

Thanks Dude! We owe you a beer!

Great video! To the people who dont wanna remove the seats, if you dont care anout the carpet under the seats you can just cut a piece of the caroet out no need to remove seats

Give this man a beer! 🫵🏼🍺

By all means NOT being a Karen I just want to make sure I am following along. I am so glad I found your video. Thank you for trying to help me.

I did this year's ago on a square body suburban with a 40 gallon tank that had just been filled. Among other tools I had a Sawzall and generator in the back, 150 miles from home and dark I rolled the carpet back and made the access the factory should have

I'm about to dive in to this project today on my Yukon. Thanks for your inspiration.

I’ve got a 2003 Tahoe, and after 2 pumps and the drama that comes with the mechanics wanting extra money, I WILL do this, I thought the actual access would on the “trunk” area just behind the second row, Thanks for a very helpful video ✌🏽

Omg your a life saver. I really did not want to pay someone 400 to do this!! I can do it myself

I know this video is older, but thanks a million!! I'll save this video, for the inevitable fuel pump failure these older trucks are known for.

Very helpful bro. Very detailed instruction and my Tahoe is an 02 with 260k miles. This is exactly what Ive been looking for. Thank you

Thanks man. I just bought a 04 suburban literally last night and the fuel pump with out this morning. I’ve owned a few gmt-800 rigs and I don’t want to drop a fuel tank again so this is awesome gonna go out and do this now!

I used a dremel 3000 with the EZ-Lock cutter blade to cut out the panel. Thanks for the license plate idea to reinforce the floor. Will have to go back in to implement it later. Just used a few short self tapping screws and flashing tape to seal it all back up. Saved a ton of money DIYing it. Most mechanics i called where quoting me $900 -$1100 which is outrageous. Thanks again!!

Jeremy- thank u for the video, it was a great help and a great time and money saver A mechanic quoted me $525 for parts and labor and I just finished completely for $135 Thank u VERY much !!!

in thinking about doing this to my 2002 escalade 6.0, easy access to parts is always key for me

So glad I found you! you just saved me hours of work and of course the pump failed with a full tank so i wasnt going to spend 100$ on 5 gas jugs to recover fuel into, and dropping a tank with 200lbs of liquid in it on my back certainly isnt a fun option, so I found THIS! Had to take a little time to subscribe to your channel and say thank you! I copied your cut diagram to the "T" and all worked perfect. Appreciate you very much.

Great easy to follow along. The tempo video of perfect.

You, sir, are a genius and a credit to the human race!

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for this. On a lighter note : Me : my suburban got fuel problems. Mechanic : simple fix, $850 bucks only. Me all stressed smoke a Cigarette n found Jeremy's Video feeling top of the world. Mechanic : you ready boss. Me (hold my beer) : your fired 😅😅😅

🤠 Seriously, how ingenious, there is no doubt that the past generation was the law

How did you cut the floorboard without creating Sparks.?

Dude you are an absolute life saver…. I went in to this video very doubtful but your execution was flawless and holy shit did it save time and money. 100% the way to go bro.

Thank you for this useful information i got 2 of this trucks 1 is a 2005 i use for the roadtrips Another one i use for city hauling stuff and ive done a fuel pump on both and its a pain to lower the tank.

Thanks for the tip! It worked like a charm!

Yours looked more like mine than any on the u tube pages. Too bad I found this after we did it. it still worked and just make sure you turn the key forward three times, after you install the new fuel pump. I listened to the fuel pump, before we covered, and it started right up and no dropping the tank. You might need two people I pushed on the ring as my husband turned the ring, it has a bit of a spring. started right up.

How much clearance did you have between the tank/lines/wiring and the floor? Asking so i know what length blade i can use

Thank You for the video. My retaining ring was just as rusted as yours. I used a small drill bit and drilled several small holes on the top and bottom of ring to remove. Wiring diagram on the after market pump not correct so I had to go with a GM. This wiring was correct. Up and running saving me at least $500. It took me 2 days @ about 5 hours per day. Hot here in Chicago. Again thank you very much.

Thank you! This is a very common thing to do in the jeep world but wondering what did you use to make the cut? Assuming it wasnt a grinder

Holy shit brother you save me a lot of time and hassle by this video today I changed my fuel pump on my 2002 Chevy Tahoe Z71 it was a miracle thank you for your help

This should be a standard way to fix this from factory

I just bought a new fuel pump and there are three ports for fuel lines. What is the third one for.

While the floor was cut I installed a simple hinge system so in the future I can just unlatch it and easy access

I'm so glad I find your video and of course thank you for share your knowledge and save us a few hundreds I'm having a hard time finding a good and honest mechanic

Can i use a cut off tool?

That worked great on my 2003 Tahoe Z71. I bought the truck new in "03" and it still runs great today after 225K on it. Think I'll get 350K out of it, no problem. Thanks.

Thank you brother you just made my life 100% easier. Thanks for the attention to detail.

Thanks going to do my Tahoe and post it

You are an absolute life saver, such a simple fix but i wouldnt have ever thought of it

I just replaced I dropped the fuel tank I should watch this video before I spent 3 hours by myself, thanks for share this video very explain and detailed

Awesome brother thank you

what did u use to cut the hole.... that metal is pretty tough

Been trying to get that new lock ring on but I can't get it to seat all the way, been trying for a few days now, any tips?

What and how did you cut the floor bed open. My fuel pump has a leak on top of tank connection?

How would it have been for manufacturer already have access panel for this repair

Hey buddy @ (9:52) it has the plate covering your hole you cut out. right above that hole is the hole for the bolt and it is missing. It was there before you made the cut. does the bolt need be there or is ok that it is not? I just want to get this right so I can do it.

Im glad to notice how wayyy much easier yo vid was. I just watched one that took this guy almost 2hrs if that. Just by unhooking the lines,hoses,clamps, brackets. U just made it so much easier. Wat did u use to cut the metal. That tool I dnt hav. But I appreciate the vid. U showed me alot to making a hard job not too difficult to do. My problem on my truck is the floater sensor. The fuel pump is fine I just dnt see myself buying a new pump when all I need is the sensor. But I guess havin the new pump comes wit all that already. Is there a certain model # I need.?

Did it on my 2003 suburban right under the seat👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Jeremy you're a rockstar buddy

What did he use to cut it

Would the fuel pump be in the same position in my 2000 Chevy suburban 1500

Nicely done.

How did you cut the access hole?

Im surprised it didn't have an access port from factory 😅 but now i know where to cut.

What did you use to cut the access port?? Great video bit what method did you use for the hole?

Debating on whether or not to go with this method. Do you know if this works for the 3/4 ton?

I dont care what called it. Dang good video..... (Rivets) Thank you sir

Would this work on a 07 suburban z71??

Hi there. Excellent video. What brand new pump did you use? Factory AC Delco or off brand? Doea it run well?

Good show...

I have a 1999 chevy tahoe that just lost the fuel pump, is it in the same place as your 2002?

Did it similarly on my 2003 Suburban, did not need to remove the seat, and used HVAC tape to close the access panel, and carpet tape to close the carpet. I did not reinforce the floor as it is clearly under the seat.

Thanks for this!

Ib mekanix ind ididit dis way. My car my decision. Your car i drop the tank and charge for the bolts that sheer and the missing strap.

Great video, really helpful, thank you! My problem is mine leaks from the top of the tank when I fill it so I'm afraid there's gas pooled at the top which would not be good when I hit it with my grinder's sparks, hah. I've run it dry (I think) and it has sat for a few months - wondering if anyone had thoughts/experience?? I doubt there's gas still sitting atop but it leaks from somewhere when filled so I worry there's a hole or something. The only reason it's still sitting all this time is because I'm paranoid...

great idea thank you Caution don't use a grinder.

What size head did you use for the nibbler? 16G? Also, would you share the link from where you purchased the fuel pump. Thank you kindly.

Thank you so much!

Great idea!!

Looks like you are cutting into the passenger side. That correct? I've got a 1999 GMC K1500 Suburban and the fuel tank does not want to drop down. Trying to find right spot to start cutting in.

Did you cut a seat mounting stud at the top- right of your hole?

Helpful video but please do not mutter when you create audio for your videos, folks!

Is this a suburban or Tahoe I believe the suburban access would be further back and easier

Would this be the same for my 2012 5.3 flex fuel?

LOL we do the same thing with the 82-92 F-body's

Did this on my Winnebago and it turns out the pump is right below a crossbeam! Had to drop the 90 gallon tank anyway. :(

Is Location the same on 99 Yukon?

So do you end up losing a stud for where the passenger side back seat mounts?

It's sad that Chevy/GM didn't put an access panel above the fuel pump location in the Suburban/Tahoe. My 2001 Cadillac DTS has an an easily accessible fuel pump access panel located in the trunk that makes fuel pump replacement relatively easy.

THANK GOD I FOUND THIS 🙏 my Tahoe is a 2000 with 220,000 miles on it I ordered a new pump and fuel pressure regulator on Amazon and now after watching your video I wish I would have ordered the top ring also it did cross my mind if it was going to be junk or not and I'm thinking I should have just bought a new one anyway regardless because this don't look like it's going to be fun I changed the fuel filter hoping that would have done something but it didn't now the next step is the pump and regulator I'm going to put a new fuel pressure regulator on it with a new pump all the same time so the whole fuel system will be all new regulator pump and fuel filter I've got a load of tools inside my truck because it's basically that a truck and the back seats have been folded down since I bought it and it's covered with all my tools so I got to clean my truck to get the seat out I don't care about the car but I don't care but none of that I just want to punch a hole and put a new pump and go but if I have to take the seats out I will you know so I am so glad I found this video thank you very much in details are perfect very good detailer very clear understand and hey you know what you didn't have to swear that's awesome person can teach without saying rot and stuff and my friend you are a teacher thank you so much Rodger and Grantsburg Wisconsin

So what did you use to make the cut? You were talking about Sparks but that cut looks like it was made with a cutting wheel on a grinder

Did this for my 97 Tahoe and my 01. I used a nibbler to cut the metal since I did not trust a cut off wheel throwing Sparks

Great job thanks nice thanks

Link for fuel pump? Will it also fits 2005 Suburban LT?

It only takes an hour and a half to drop the tank. your only going to be doing it every 100k or so.

What year is your vehicle? I have a 1997 gmc suburban that I have to replace the fuel pump on.

I've been cutting holes for years ever since the parts store sold me 2 pumps on a row that were wrong size and I'm using every swear word in the world dropping the gas tank again and again. I try to use only OEM or Bosch. My 05 suburban I was broke so I got a used OEM has been working just grate 4 years. Heads up on the tank mounting brackets on chevy go bad from rust. Caution don't use a grinder it can ignite gas fumes.

You’re a legend hahaha! I love it.

How did you seal the hole in the floor up?

Hey Jeremy great thinking I did the same thing to my ranger a couple of years back and some of the comments were less than flattering LOL anyway I think it was ingenious of you, take care, be careful

Would the fuel pump be in the same spot in a 98 Tahoe 5.7 4 door 4 wheel drive

very nice.

Did this to my Avalanche 7 years ago! : )

Wish you showed the connector with wire color needed to see where they went 😢

@ 4:37 before you make your cut the bolt is there

Compatible with z71?

My lock ring refuses to budge. Probably just gonna drill holes in it and break it

awesome!!!!!

How did you cut the floor, do I have to worry about spark?

Video is kinda vague .. you don’t demonstrate how you took certains on or off but over all I got an idea on how

My son's Tahoe needs this but I'm not sure of myself to do this. What did you use to cut out the floor? Wish I could see a more step-by-step vid of the cutting and removal, then how you mounted the plate on for reinforcement. Great video by the way, just not confident enough to try this myself.