my 2001 cavalier doesn't use the whole tank of gas before it starts shutting off, goes down to 1/4 then starts running out

Asked by Vicky Apr 07, 2015 at 10:04 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe FWD

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Car acts like it is running out of gas, cuts out then picks back up, then i get gas and runs
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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Check your fuel filter,may be stopped up,when you run low on fuel.

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Vicky answered 9 years ago

Changed fuel filter, and fuel pump.got new one that was made in Mexico, it was cheap. Do you think it could be fuel pump.but it does good till it get low on fuel.im sure it is down all the way to bottom of tank.it still has about 3 or 4 gallons lefted when it acts up.

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Diana answered about a year ago

Sure SOUNDS like a clogged fuel filter ! Positive they changed that ?

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