Chevrolet Aveo Fuel Pumps
The fuel pump is an essential component of any car or truck. If your Chevrolet Aveo needs a new pump, a wide variety of replacement parts are available. Chevrolet Aveo fuel pumps can be replaced with either a new or a refurbished item.
What does the fuel pump do?This pump is responsible for pumping gasoline from your Aveos fuel tank into the engine. The part is located inside the gas tank and requires full removal of the tank to replace it. The Aveo has an electric pump which has an impeller attached to an internal motor. When the vehicle starts, the motor is activated and turns the impeller which pulls the gas and pushes it through the gas line towards the engine. Because the pump is located inside the fuel tank, it is cooled by the gas in the tank. This means that you should not drive too frequently on a nearly empty tank as you may prematurely damage the pump by causing it to overheat.
When does your pump need to be replaced?There are several signs that it is time to consider replacing this part in your Chevrolet Aveo.
- Engine sputtering: If your motor sputters during normal driving conditions, such as cruising down the highway, that may be a sign that this part is failing as it may not be delivering gas into the motor at a reliable pace, causing the motor to sputter. This feels similar to when you are driving a car that is out of gas.
- Loss of power on hills: If your vehicle is heavily loaded, driving up a hill, or is under other similar stress and the Aveo cannot keep up, it could be a sign that the pump is unable to deliver gasoline to the engine at a sufficient rate.
- Low gas pressure: If the pressure in the gas tank is low while the gas pedal is revved, that could be a sign of a failing pump in your Chevrolet Aveo.
- Decreased fuel economy: If you find that your Aveo consistently gets fewer mpg (miles per gallon) than it normally does, that may be a sign that the pump needs to be replaced. Replacing this part could potentially increase your mpg.
New and refurbished replacement pumps are available. ACDelco and Bosch both manufacture replacement parts that are built to OEM specifications for your Chevrolet. Refurbished parts are also available that were manufactured at the factory and have been used in other Aveos in the past.