# 1996 chevy truck

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-truck/18526>\
**Category:** Auto Type/Class\
**Tags:** trucks\
**Created:** [August 22, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-truck/18526 "2008-08-22T17:06:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![clodfelter4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@clodfelter4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clodfelter4)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2008, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-truck/18526/1 "2008-08-22T17:06:21Z")

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i have a 1996 chevy 1500 with a 305 vortec but recently the fule pump quit powering on what could be causing this i have replaced the fule pump and sending unit and the problem isnt fixed

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-truck/18526/2 "2008-08-22T17:18:16Z")

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The most likely suspect is the fuel pump relay. Check the fuses also. Before replacing things it is good practice to verify that power is getting to them. Investment in a digital meter is recommened and you can get a good one for less than 50 dollars.