I bought this vehicle at tax time in 2014. I absolutely love my truck. It's a lifted, automatic 4wd with front and back towing pkg, and perfect for the mountain roads and snow where I live. Less than a month after I bought it I had to travel 300 miles to tucson and the transmission went out, didn't have the money to get it fixed so I transferred my job and started over in tucson. After much deliberation with the dealer, they finally had the transmission rebuilt. They gave me a 300 mi warranty (all I needed to get back to tucson) and less than a week after I got home, the fuel pump went out. So I let the truck sit for 2 months before I got it fixed. I came across enough money to get me and my children out of dv situation and proceeded to drive them to michigan. Made it to ok and it was completely burned out again. I always have routine maintenance done, I do understand how to use an automatic 4wd, I don't push my vehicle too hard. I made it to michigan but here it is winter and I have a truck in ok that I love and am still paying for and can't use, and do not understand why the transmission keeps going out and in the mean time I have 2 kids and one on the way and can't afford to fix my truck or get a new one. I was told there was a recall on my transmission, but cannot find one. Please let me know if there is anything I need to know or can do.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: fuel pump failure
22 of the 410 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
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!!!!
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.
Proud owners of 1997 tahoe. In the past year we have: replaced rear axle seals twice, replaced the fuel pump and filter, replaced the 4x4 motor, repaired the radiator,replaced 4x4 actuator, replaced fuel injector (third time), replaced the upper intake gasket, had the transfer case rebuilt, replaced the alternator twice, replaced the manifold gasket and a fuel nozzle. Car has had recurring problem of coolant disappearing from reserve tank while no leaks could be found. When this happens and level gets low the vehicle will shift very hard from first to second almost jumping when you hit ten MPH. When you stop and add coolant this stops. The last time it happened the engine light came on. The leak has finally been located in a very small hose but now I'm being told that the transmission is going out quickly and must be replaced. Great vehicle!
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
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.
Vehicle's fuel pump has failed six times since new purchase once on expressway causing near fatal accident.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe?
22 of 410 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe (5%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Wipers 46ABS 29Jerking 26Brake failure 19Power steering loss 17Pulling 15Transmission failure 11Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Stalling 5
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