I purchased a used 1997 chevrolet tahoe and since that time the fuel pump has gone out 5 times, once in april, june, september, twice in october and in november. The latest incident was on 12/06/06. I have yet to find a mechanic who can tell me the problem that I'm experiencing. The wiring seems to faulty is all I hear. Please help!!!!
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system problems
32 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump17
- Storage: tank assembly5
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
- Delivery4
- Fuel injection system: injectors3
- Fuel injection system1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contacted stated the engine bucked and hesitated when the accelerator was depressed, then the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer where the defective fuel pump was replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified.
The fuel pump and fuel line failed without warning, while driving.
The vehicle stalled without warning. It was determined, the fuel pump module and connector, had melted. *jb
Engine starving, engine check light on. Had fuel injectors cleaned in august 2001. This time #6 fuel injector failure. Car is not old, not abused and many items failing ie: parts of transmission. In the past year have had many major repaires.
In 3 years we have replaced 6 fuel pumps. Replacements have ranged anywhere from 1 hour to 2 years. I paid for the first replacement but the 4 others were under warranty but not without a major battle with gm. The last and most current dealership will not pay for due to a 2 year time period had elapsed since last failure but did issue a $1000 coupon off our next vehicle.
Due to problems with fuel pump vehicle is not getting enough gas while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Fuel pump has failed 4 times previously. Fixed it myself this time after chevrolet refused to pay for it. No problems since. Power steering assist is very jerky. Goes in and out without warning. Saw other complaints and decided I should report this one as well.
Fuel pump stopped working and was replaced. Vehicle was driven another 1000 miles when the replacement fuel pump failed (chevrolet fuel pump not after market). The wiring harness going to the fuel pump was melted and there were burn marks on the underside of the car. Mechanic stated the wiring harness was coming lose from the connection with the fuel pump and arcing to the vehicle underbody.
Windshield wipers work occasionally on high, but most of the time not when it is e fuel pump has had to be replaced two times and does not give a warning that it is going to to quit. The steering has a bad place in it a approx. 50mph going around a curve and will pull harder in to the curve, either there something wrong with parts to this truck or I have a lemon. I have spoke with others and their wipes do the same thing.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2021 (122 complaints), 2015 (59 complaints) and 2007 (41 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Brakes 113Steering 105Transmission 58Visibility 51Suspension 30Electrical 21Engine 13Tires 8Seat belts 7Lights 6Seats 6Airbags 5Acceleration 4Body 2Wheels 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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