1997 Chevrolet Silverado fuel system problems

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 89,000 miles · SD

Engine is a 6.5 turbo diesel. I bought this vehicle used so have no previous history whether it happened before I owned it. Vehicle engine started to die while driving, occasionally at first. It would restart immediately sometimes and sometimes it had to sit for a while. This problem started in years previous to 2010 intermittently but became more frequent in 2010- 2011. Didn't matter what speed I was traveling, it would quit on the interstate going 75 MPH or in driveway going 5 MPH. Shut off without warning and immediately like someone turned the key off. All power steering and power brakes failed but fortunately I was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and stop it when it happened, only because I knew how to steer with out power steering and had the strength to do it. With others this could easily cause serious accidents. Multiple attempts were made over the years with a mechanic to find the problem with no luck. Finally someone suggested replacing the pmd module which I did in 2011 and it solved the problem for 3 more years. It is now happening again. I was told the pmd module needs to be located outside of the engine compartment because it gets too hot and causes this failure. I believe this constitutes a poor design and a defect that needs to be rectified. Since this happened to my vehicle I have talked with several other people just in my area who own the same type of engine and have had the same problem and others in other areas.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · AL · fire

Dt: the automobile would not start. No previous problems, this was the first incident. The consumer assumed it was the fuel pump. An independent mechanic came out to inspect the vehicle. He determined the fuel tank sending unit assembly had caught on fire which melted the wiring inside the fuel tank. There were no visible flames, when this incident occurred was unknown. He was unaware of this problem and would have not known unless the mechanic had pulled the fuel pan bed and discovered this failure. The mechanic offered no explanation as to why this happened. The plastic simply melted, and the wiring was burned. There have been no repairs or corrections made at this time.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Fuel system · 130,671 miles · FL

This incident has happened more than once and has not been resolved. While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried was unable to restart vehicle. Driver noticed that steering wheel and the brakes failed, and would not work when applied. The driver had the truck towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. *ak this is the third pump installed in the vehicle since it was purchased. When the pump failed the engine shut down without warning and there was no power steering or brakes, the vehicle just rolled to a stop. *bf

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

While driving approximately 45 MPH vehicle stalled. When servicing it was determined to be the fuel pump.

Filed May 10, 2004 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · ID

While trying to start the vehicle the engine would not turn over. The consumer checked the fuel pump and found that the connector that feeds the fuel to the pump was burned out. The consumer was concerned because the connector was actually inside of the fuel tank.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 119,699 miles · WI

Didn't get rapaired yet. Chevy will replace pumps, but I have to pay for the fuel system to get flushed because of metal in the system that is from the deffective pump. Which they say is $1100 and I think is outrageous.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 30,000 miles · TX

Filed Jun 21, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 25,000 miles · CA

Fuel injectors plug up every 10,000 miles, water pump went out at 40,000 miles, alternator went out at 45,000 miles all in all this truck is a piece of crap.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 113,007 miles · CA

The fuel pump wiring heated up, which caused the pump to fail.

Filed Dec 9, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · 69,000 miles · WV

When making a left or right turn, the steering wheel gives and causes temporary steering loss. Ts the vehicle also sustained the following failures, the pcv valve malfunctioned causing the #2 and #3 heat shields in the transmission to crack. This malfunction was repaired and now the 4 low gear is inoperable. Also, the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, air conditioner compressor and pump malfunctioned. Noticeably after purchase, the driver side seat gives when braking.