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Fuel pump replacement cost

Use the parts prices, labor hours and local totals to plan for this repair. Confidence B applies to a broad repair category; this is not a shop quote for your specific vehicle.

$1,104 to $1,160parts range
1.63 to 2.39labor hours
0diagnostic hours modeled
per repairprice basis
Animated automotive components representing fuel pump replacement

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

Fuel pump replacement uses $1,104 to $1,160 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 0 diagnostic hours adds about $297. The published benchmark and its date are listed separately; this calculation is a planning estimate. Tax and shop supplies are excluded.

Service-contract coverage for this repair has not been verified here. Ask for the quoted agreement's covered-part, failure-cause and exclusion clauses before assuming reimbursement. Check whether preauthorization is required and how the diagnosed cause affects payment.

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Local estimates

Estimated total repair bills by city

These examples combine the same parts benchmark with modeled independent-shop labor rates in four metros.

MetroLabor midpointTotal estimate
Dallas, TX$144/hr$1,306 to $1,553
New York, NY$160/hr$1,328 to $1,596
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$1,335 to $1,609
Miami, FL$144/hr$1,307 to $1,553

Estimate notes

Diagnosis should rule out a relay, filter or wiring fault before the pump is replaced. The published national range is not a quote for a particular vehicle. Taxes, fees and related repairs are excluded.

National benchmark: $1,344 to $1,513, with $1,104 to $1,160 in parts and $241 to $353 in labor. Source: RepairPal, updated 2026-09-03. Local totals normalize the published labor range to this site's metro labor model.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for fuel pump replacement

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for per repair. Parts cost $1,104 to $1,160; repair labor is modeled at 1.63 to 2.39 hours, plus 0 diagnostic hours at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Diagnosis should rule out a relay, filter or wiring fault before the pump is replaced. The published national range is not a quote for a particular vehicle. Taxes, fees and related repairs are excluded. Ask the shop to identify which of those items are included before comparing two totals.

Compare the estimate with a shop quote

This repair totals about $1,429 using a $147.62 hourly rate, the median modeled midpoint across our metros. We calculate that amount from our assumptions; it is not an observed average bill for your exact car.

This repair category uses a published RepairPal benchmark. Your engine, how hard the part is to reach and the choice of replacement part can still put a quote outside that range.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list fuel system coverage and still exclude the cause of this failure. Ask the administrator about diagnosis, labor-rate limits, connected damage and preauthorization before the shop starts work.

Factory coverage and an open safety recall are separate checks. Use NHTSA's VIN recall lookup to check the individual vehicle; a model-level recall count cannot tell you whether your car is affected.

Ask for these details in writing

  • The diagnosed condition, the part number and the number of assemblies being replaced.
  • Parts type, labor hours or flat-rate charge, diagnosis, fluids, calibration and taxes as separate lines where applicable.
  • What you owe if the repair is declined or a contract claim is denied.
  • The repair warranty and the amount that requires your approval before extra work begins.

The FTC's repair guide recommends a written estimate identifying the condition, parts and labor. Its service-contract guidance explains why authorization, exclusions and reimbursement limits matter.

RepairPal · Source updated 2026-09-03; checked 2026-10-18. Current source prices may differ.

Need to describe a symptom before a diagnosis? Choose the exact vehicle and open the underlying source. Our mechanic-visit guide helps you record when the symptom occurs. A symptom match alone does not justify replacing this part.

Evidence behind the price

What supports the fuel pump replacement estimate?

This category has an attached RepairPal benchmark. Its local estimate still uses modeled labor and broad vehicle assumptions.

Published benchmarkAttached

RepairPal, source date 2026-09-03.

Model-specific repair ranges0

0 named model ranges are retained for this repair. A nameplate range does not establish the price for every year or trim.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Documented conditions

What the source records say about this component

75 selected problem files name this component or its manufacturer repair path. The file can describe inspection, software or a smaller repair, so a match does not establish that this complete assembly needs replacement.

Official NHTSA safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: recall 18V358000

Chevrolet Equinox · 2018

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: EQUINOX. Model years: 2018.. NHTSA campaign 18V358000. The complete campaign lists 895 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources18V358000 · 2018-05-31Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: recall 23V630000

Genesis GV70 · 2022

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: GV70. Model years: 2022.. NHTSA campaign 23V630000. The complete campaign lists 19,272 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 016G.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources23V630000 · 2023-09-11Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE: recall 21V373000

Infiniti QX80 · 2020, 2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: QX80. Model years: 2020, 2021.. NHTSA campaign 21V373000. The complete campaign lists 24,140 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources21V373000 · 2021-05-20Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (72)

The first 18 additional files are listed here. Use the vehicle profile or current lookup for the full record of your model year.

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

When a car is unsafeStop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
Look up the exact model year →Read the system's documented conditions →

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