2020 Chevy Equinox Fuel Pump Control Module Location (2024)

FAQs

Where is the fuel pump module located? ›

Once lowered, the fuel pump driver module is easily accessible underneath the vehicle. Depending on your application, the fuel pump driver module is either located on the rear Crossrail above the spare tire or on the rear frame wall. For this application, it is located on the Crossrail.

Located inside your fuel tank, a fuel pump has a small electric motor to make sure that pressurized gasoline flows to the engine to power the vehicle.

The fuel pump driver module controls the power allocated to the fuel pump. It ensures efficient fuel delivery to the engine and optimal fuel pressure. It's important to note that not every vehicle has a fuel pump driver module, but it has become fairly common on some vehicles since the early 2000s.

How long does it take to replace a fuel pump? In most cases, around two to three hours. However, job times can vary widely depending on how easy it is to access the pump. The fuel pump sits inside the fuel tank, and is attached to a plate on the top of the tank.

The fuel pump control module is an important component in controlling the fuel pressure to your engine. Therefore, if it goes bad, your engine will not run properly.

Recall # 23V013000 Date: 2023-01-19 Recall: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.

What Does the P0172 Code Mean? Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0172 stands for “Fuel System Too Rich (Bank 1)”.

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If the actual fuel rail pressure is too high, as this diagnostic code indicates, it can result in a variety of problems, ranging from the engine running very rich to the engine having severe performance problems, potentially even developing into catalytic converter damage.

What Does the P069E Code Mean? Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P069E stands for “Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) Requested MIL Illumination.” It indicates that the FPCM has identified an issue in the fuel system and is requesting the PCM turn on the check engine light.

The codes may either be directly related to the fuel pump or make reference to an air/fuel ratio problem. A scan tool or a simple code reader can be used to retrieve the information. Many auto parts stores will pull codes for free.

What is the recall on the fuel pump control module? ›

It is SAIC-GM's second product recall this year due to defective fuel pump control modules in vehicles. In June, SAIC-GM said it would recall 74,295 Chevrolet Equinox crossovers assembled from August 2020 to December 2022 because of the problem, according to the market watchdog.

The cost to replace your vehicle's fuel pump can be considerable. It depends on the make and model you have and how old it is, but if you want to ballpark it, you should expect to pay anywhere between $390 and $900.

It is true that the fuel pump needs special programming if replacing it.

Fuel Injector Control Modules (FICM), located on the engine valve cover are subject to intense heat and vibration. Our FICMs are completely leak and load tested to ensure proper engine performance and fuel economy.

Once the vehicle determines the systems are safe, then the vehicle allows you to restart. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind an access panel on the right side of the luggage compartment. The fuel pump shut-off switch has a red reset button on top of it.