Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the wiring (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Chevrolet 1500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500

The Wiring problem

1997 Chevrolet 1500 fuel pump. Wiring burned inside the fuel tank going to the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. The wires were burned so it melted the insulation and the wiring connectors.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Connection in wiring harness came loose and started to melt. Consumer said that this wire is within the gas tank, and could possibly explode.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Engine component's plastic casing that surrounded computer was filled with fuel. Vehicle had shut off at least once. Been to dealer & mechanic ran diagnostic test. Also wires were checked. Informed consumer that some of the components weere bad. Vehicle was rediagnosed & nothing worked.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations