1997 GMC Suburban fuel system problems

Filed Apr 15, 2009 · Fuel system · OK

Spring of 2008 we replaced the fuel pump. Then in november 2008 the fuel pump failed again. The mechanic said they were both brand new fuel pumps but he was unsure of why they both failed to work properly when we took it back in march 2009. 3 new fuel pumps all within one year sounds like a problem to us. The mechanic also had to replace the harness. Each time when the fuel pump went out the car just wouldn't start. It would drive fine and then just not restart once turned off.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Fuel system · 264,000 miles · MD

Parked truck near dealership after having trouble starting it, tried to restart, it didn't. Dealer took it in and called to say that fuel pump is shot and they had one in stock to replace it. Then four hours later they said the wires to it were melted and the sending unit needs to be replaced. This is the 5th time to replace fuel pump for this truck in 264,000 miles. First was at 50,000 miles.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 151,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc suburban. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they discovered that the fuel pump sending unit wires were rotted out, which burned out the fuel pump. The fuel pump and sending unit had to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 151,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Fuel system · NJ

Fuel pump failed more than three times, only in the summer. Reason unknown, many similar vehicles have had the same problem. General motors has done nothing.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Fuel system · MT · fire

Fuel pump electrical wiring system failure. Inside cannon plug charred and wires are melted. Cannon plug is cracked. This was all discovered when the vehicle failed to start and the fuel pump was being replaced.

Filed Mar 31, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,600 miles · NV

Fuel gage was acting erratic went full then empty with full tank . A few days later the truck would not start. Found fuse in engine compartment blown for fuel pump. Fuel pump wiring was melted in fuel tank causing short. Had to replace pump and harness which was part of the pump housing. Also replaced fuel filter due to lack of fuel flow (no power) a week later.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · AL

Melted wiring harness between fuel system sending unit and fuel pump inside fuel tank.

Filed Sep 3, 2003 · Fuel system · PA

Consumer stated after parking vehicle fuel leaked from fuel tank. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed fuel tank rusted.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Fuel system · GA

Damaged sending unit in 1997 gmc suburban. *mr a small plastic part in the bottom of the gas tank broke loose and caused severe damage to sending unit. The attachment of the plastic runner to the base of the tank was not secured on the assembly. *scc

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Vehicle would stall about once a week at any given time. Then one day it would not start. When fuel pump was removed from the tank the power wire was shorted and melted inside the tank, had to replace the complete tank assmy. Consisting of the pump, sending unit and wiring harness, the repair shop said we were very lucky that it did not explode, after researching this site I see that this has been a problem that dates back to new models released in 1996, and still nothing has been done about it ....why????? Dt