P2635 on Chevrolet vehicles
P2635 is named on 51 Chevrolet model years (2016–2024): 234 manufacturer filings and 8 owner reports in NHTSA’s files, across Suburban, Silverado, Tahoe, Silverado 2500HD, Silverado 3500HD and 16 more.
Which Chevrolet model years name P2635
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints| Model year | Filed under | Bulletins | Owner reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Suburban | Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Engine | 7 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Colorado | Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Spark | Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Electrical System | 5 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | Fuel/Propulsion System | — | 5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Volt | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Volt | Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Camaro | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Corvette | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Trax | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
A model year is listed because the code is named in its own record — a bulletin filed against it, or an owner’s complaint about it — not because every one of these vehicles sets it. Counts are documents in NHTSA’s files, not failure rates.
What Chevrolet owners said
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners’ own words, scrubbed of anything identifying. Unverified reports filed with NHTSA — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The vehicle has previously experienced electrical and fuel-system related issues, including fault codes such as P2635, P0E32 and P0E37
03-04-24 Engine sputtering Scanned vehicle and codes P2635 fuel pump low fuel/performance was detected
Code: P2635 Fuel pump ‘A’ low flow/ performance It only happens when it’s warm outside
Chevrolet filings that name P2635
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsBulletins and campaigns Chevrolet filed with NHTSA whose summary names P2635. Quote the document number at the service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
- PIP5411A Service bulletin2016-08-25 · Engine
- THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE HESITATION OR A STALLING CONDITION WHILE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 100 DEGREES OR HIGHER. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2635 AND OR P018B SET. DEALER SHOULD COMMUNICATE TO THE CUSTOMER THAT WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE AND THAT GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING ON A SOLUTION
- PIP5411B Service bulletin2016-09-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly
- THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE HESITATION OR A STALLING CONDITION WHILE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES 100 DEGREES OR HIGHER. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2635 AND OR P018B SET. THE DEALER IS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE IN TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
- PIP5427 Service bulletin2016-09-27 · Electrical System
- THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. TECHNICIAN MAY FIND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2635, U0074 AND OR U18A2. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES U0074 WOULD TAKE PRIORITY OVER U18A2 IF BOTH SET BEFORE ADDRESSING DTC P2635.
- PIP5286B Service bulletin2019-06-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for a vehicle setting both a P2635 and P018B diagnostic trouble codes. The following steps may help to determine if this is caused by a fuel pressure sensor not reading the low end of the pressure range. Technician is to make sure the engine is cold and install the Multiple Diagnostic Interface along with Global Dia
- 17-NA-171 Service bulletin2017-10-01 · Equipment
- Hesitation, Stalling, Engine Speed Flare While Coasting, Unintended Acceleration Feel During a Parking Lot Maneuver, Reduced Surge in Low Speed Maneuvers, Stumble, Harsh Tip-In/Tip-Out, Park-Reverse-Drive Shift Concerns, Harsh Shifts, Erratic Shifts, Engine Vibration, Vibration, Buzz and/or Humming from Steering Wheel, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0097, P054F, P24B1, P24C7,
- 17-NA-335 Service bulletin2021-04-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated (MIL) - DTC P2635 and/or P018B Set In High Ambient Temperatures With Hesitation, Surging and Stalling Condition Some customers may comment that the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is illuminated. Some customers may also comment on one or more of the following symptoms: Hesitation Surging Stalling Note: In ambient temperatures 100 F (37.7
- PIP5507A Service bulletin2017-07-12 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Fuel Pump
- This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set. The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition. Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line. Customers can be advised to utili
- PIP5507B Service bulletin2017-07-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump
- This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set. The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition. Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line. Customers can be advised to utili
- PIP5507 Service bulletin2017-06-30 · Equipment
- This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set. The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition. Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could be any state) causingVapor buildup in fuel feed line. Customers can be advised to utili
- 16-NA-225 Service bulletin2017-04-26 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Fuel Pump
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the fuel pump module assembly if the DTC P2635 and/or P018B are set.
- PIP5916A Service bulletin2023-05-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) — Software
- This Preliminary information communicates that there is a software issue in the ecm for the following dtc's P062D P163A P163B, P0402 P144E. P2635 which could cause a crank, no start issue, and how to correct.
- PIP5916B Service bulletin2023-05-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) — Software
- This Preliminary information communicates that there is a software issue in the ecm for the following dtc's P062D P163A P163B, P0402 P144E. P2635 which could cause a crank, no start issue, and how to correct.
What P2635 means
Source: SAE J2012 / OBD-IIP2635 sits in the generic range of the OBD-II standard, so it means the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States — but WhichTrim does not carry a definition for it and will not invent one. What is on this page is the record: who named it and on what.
A stored code names the test that failed, never the part that caused it. The record above is what Chevrolet and its owners have filed about it; the code’s page across every make has the whole file.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA files and the OBD-II standardIs P2635 a known problem on Chevrolet vehicles?
It is a documented one: NHTSA's files hold 234 manufacturer filings and 8 owner reports naming P2635 on 51 Chevrolet model years (2016–2024). Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count — but a bulletin that names the code on your model year is the place to start.
Which Chevrolet models does P2635 appear on most?
2016 Suburban (16 documents), 2017 Silverado (14 documents), 2016 Tahoe (13 documents).
Does P2635 on a Chevrolet mean it is recalled?
No. Recalls are filed by campaign and matched by VIN; no recall is triggered by a scan tool. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or open the model year's page here for the campaigns filed against it.