Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel delivery (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
Vehicle stalled at highway speed. Found defective fuel pump. Upon removal of pump from fuel tank, found wiring on fuel pump sending unit burnt with insulation melted back approximately two inches from the switch. Read details...
The pickup's idle would vary from full throttle to barely stay running while in park. Would also go into full throttle while driving, then attempt to die. Took to a mechanic, changed the full filter, still didn't correct the problem; he put it on the computer for analysis showed it was the throttle Read details...
Fuel line is leaking from fuel injection causing fuel go throught the wore harness and eat away harness then into the computer. Then the engine died while driving down the road causing it to be hard to steer and control. Possible engine fire and stall hazard. Read details...