Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Wires leading to fuel pump and fuel level gauge inside tank insulation had gotten hot enough and melted in upper connector. Contacted dealer, and dealer had the problem regularly.
The electrical wiring to the fuse box failed resulting in fire. Nlm.
The air bag light illuminated, consumer took vehicle to the mechanic who informed consumer that there is a horn ring under the air bag in the steering column that has two wires. Most likely one of the two is broken which causes the light to stay on. He also stated to consumer that this was a common problem with these trucks. Consumer had the part replaced and had to take vehicle to the dealer to clear the computer. The service department informed consumer that the control module was friedbecause the wires shorted out in the steering column.