The truck stopped running while driving,tried to start the truck with no luck. Had it towed to the dealership where they replaced the fuel pump. Truck ra for about a month and then got to where it wouldn't run and now it wont even start. I had it towed back in and they tested the fuel pump and it was good. The dealership researched that year and found that there was a problem with the fuel injector sticking causing it to do that. There was a public service announcement out warning people about this problem with these trucks. The parts are well over $700. Nothing is being done by gm to fix the problem so the truck is not drivable until it gets fixed. Gm needs to take responsibility and fix these vehicles since they are aware of the problem.
1997 GMC Sierra 1500: fuel pump failure
5 of the 83 complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Truck will not start. Not hearing the electic fuel pump in gas tank. Truck towed for repairs. During fuel pump replacement. Noticed the connector inside the gas tank arced and burned with 2 inches of insulation burned off the wires supplying power to the fuel pump. 1997 gmc truck. I guess this connector that mates through the tank has had a history of arcing burning here. Also the connector defect isnt easily noticable to the technician. Causing intermittent fuel pump failure as in my case. Has there been any history of fire/exposion with these connectors on gm vehicles. This I feel is a serious defect. This truck has been probably driven for some time with this defect and it is a known issue to many technicians.. Http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3102/is_6_123/ai_n6083406 here is an article explaining the defect.
Engine wont start, found fuel pump no good, remove and replace new dealer fuel pump
I understand their have been a high number of fuel pump failures in these vehicles. The tow truck driver and service advisor already knew what was wrong with the truck before they even looked at it. Also the tow truck driver told me his own fuel pump failed on his gmc truck at 38,000 miles. This is a lease vehicle that is to be turned in in four months and I had to put a $400 fuel pump in it.
Connecting wire in fuel pump, which is located in the fuel tank, melted and caused vehicle to stall. This may result in a crash.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
- Risk
- This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Recall number 98V187000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500?
5 of 83 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 (6%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2020.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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