Fuel pump failure. Causes loss of power or stall out during acceleration for passing, or while climbing steep grades. Occurs after vehicle warm-up, with low fuel tank (less than half tank), and often while making a turn.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints
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When the gas tank was 1/4 full and computed miles read more then 50 miles left, we ran out of gas. The car stopped working and completely shut off due to running out of gas.
The plastic gas tank was defective which caused the fuel pump to fail. *ts
The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the fuel tank, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Was driving on highway at 60 MPH when vehicle cut out. Fuel guage read 1/4 tank, but vehicle would not restart. Vehicle was towed to dealer who said the fuel sending unit was bad. Although there was a recall for this type of failure, dealer said vehicles made in 8/96 were not covered under recall. Called chrysler, but they would not pay for repairs.
The fuel gauge did not read the correct amount of fuel in tank. Which was due to a defective fuel sending unit on tank. Related recall 97v194002, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
Nar 02/25/2003. The consumer had the fuel sending fixed before a recall was issued. When the consumer called to inquire about reimbursement, he was told his vehicle was not included.
Fuel pump goes out without warning making vehicle undriveable. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
Gas gauge didn't properly indicate vehicle's fuel level. Three dealers diagnosed defect as the fuel sending unit located within the fuel tank. Related recall 97v194000. Consumer's v.I.n. Was not included. Ph
After several months I have discovered that there were three (3) recalls for a defect fuel gauge/fuel pump. The federal safety agency campaign # 97v194000, the federal safety agency campaign # 97v194001 and the federal safety agency campaign # 97v194002. Chrysler claims that my vehicle was not included in the recall. I have a 1967 jeep grand cherokee loredo. Vin #[xxx] repairs cost $641.56 I feel that this amount should be reimbursed to me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When consumer fueled vehicle, the gauge reading indicated that truck had more fuel than it actually did. Related recall 97v194000 consumer's v.I.n. Not included. Ph *tt
The gas gauge occasionally dropped to empty and the buzzer would sound, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed there was a recall, however vehicle was not included due to the VIN. Ts
Consumer states that fuel gauge was reading tank level incorrectly. Then one day while driving the fuel pump failed causing vehicle to stall. Ts consumer tried to start the vehicle, it spurted then died. *jg
The gas gauge would read full when there was no gas in the tank, consumer was informed by dealership there was a recall, however VIN was not included. Ts
The vehicle has experienced symptoms of recall 97v-194000 which is for the fuel level sending unit. The dealer was not willing to repair this problem. *mr
Problems with gas gauge. Consumer feels unsafe driving long distances. Please provide any further information.
Recall 97v194001; fuel thank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade overtime,indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than actually present. This vehicle was not included in recall due to the VIN and manufacturing date.
While driving at any speed and with no warning fuel gauge indicator will jump around, reading the wrong gas level. Dealer notified. *ak consumer also stated the vehicle has moved foward when placed in park.
Fuel sending unit is not working properly. While driving vehicle will shut off without any notice.
Agencyrecall 97 v 194 002 manufacturer's recall 755 concerning fuel level sending unit. Fuel level sending unit indicated significant more fuel in the tank than actually was present, causing vehicle to stop due to no fuel. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Fuel gauge misreads the amount of fuel in the vehicle. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit, however this vehicle is not affected due to the VIN.
Fuel level sending unit has same failure as meentioned in recall 90v19400, however vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
There was a problem with the fuel pump on the vehicle. Consumer paid for the labor to have vehicle fixed. After approximately 500 miles the vehicle would not re-start. The dealer replaced the fuel pump once more. 3 weeks later the fuel pump failed. Now there is a back order for the pump. Consumer would like a refund of monies paid.
This VIN# has not been included in the recall for this make, model & year. Dealer has had to replace unit at a cost of $288.00 but will not honor recall. I was advised to contact you and ask to have this VIN# included with recall. No safety defect listed.
Recall 97 v 194 000/fuel level sending unit: vehicle sending false fuel level reading. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, they informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall.*ak consumer stated vehicle has run out of gas twice.
The unit that sends accuracy of what level of fuel is in vehicle is faulty, can't tell how much fuel in vehicle. Dealer contacted.
01 v 119 000/front brake rotor: front brake rotors need to be replaced within 12,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified. *ak there is a recall campaign #00v13600 for this condition. Consumer adds that the fuel injector had to be replaced due to carbon deposits. *tt
Consumer stated the fuel gauge indicated more fuel than what was actually in the tank. Took to dealer and dealer stated the fuel sending unit was faulty. Nlm dealership replaced sending unit at no charge.
Fuel guage misreads the amount of gas in the vehicle. *ak consumer states that there is a recall on the same part on similar models in same year, his vehicle should be included in this recall.
Fuel guage will read that there is a full tank of gas when there is not. Sometimes fuel warning light will come on, indicating it is empty when it is not empty. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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