Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injector (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Carburetor problems |
The automobile would not start. No previous problems, this was the first incident. The consumer assumed it was the fuel pump. An independent mechanic came out to inspect the vehicle. He determined the fuel tank sending unit assembly had caught on fire which melted the wiring inside the fuel tank. Read details...
This fuel injector pump was replaced 5 months after the purchase of this truck in July 1997 at 11,232 miles on the odometer. In sept of 2000 the same problems started again and was taken to dealership. Read details...
Didn't get rapaired yet. Chevy will replace pumps, but I have to pay for the fuel system to get flushed because of metal in the system that is from the deffective pump. Which they say is $1100 and I think is outrageous. Read details...