When you fill up your gas tank, do you ever think about how the fuel gets from there to your engine? The means by which your fuel supply is moved is your Chevrolet truck fuel pump. You may be surprised to learn that your truck fuel pump is located inside your gas tank. This may seem a little strange, since the fuel pump is an electric motor, and electricity and liquid usually do not mix.

However, there is a good reason for your Chevrolet truck fuel pump to hang out where it does. Since your truck fuel pump is constantly running whenever your engine is on, it’s going to generate heat.

Your fuel pump does not have a fan like your radiator to cool it off, so it uses your fuel supply to keep the temperature down for optimal operating conditions. This is why it is a good practice to keep at least a quarter of a tank of gas in your vehicle at all times, so your Chevrolet truck fuel pump has something to cool it off. Aside from overheating, rust and sediment buildup in the bottom of your gas tank can build up over time, and when your fuel pump runs out of gas it will start to pump this sludge instead. In order to ensure a long life for your truck fuel pump, keep a decent supply of gas in your tank and be sure to change your fuel filter when necessary. Over time, your truck fuel pump will become worn out, and you will have to replace it since it cannot be repaired. You will find a full line of fuel pumps in our extensive online catalogue, easy to search by your vehicle make, model, and year.