Eight problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. There were no visible flames, when this incident occurred was unknown. He was unaware of this problem and would have not known unless the mechanic had pulled the fuel pan bed and discovered this failure. The mechanic offered no explanation as to why this happened. The plastic simply melted, and the wiring was burned. There have been no repairs or corrections made at this time.
This incident has happened more than once and has not been resolved. While driving vehicle stalled. Driver tried was unable to restart vehicle. Driver noticed that steering wheel and the brakes failed, and would not work when applied. The driver had the truck towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. This is the third pump installed in the vehicle since it was purchased. When the pump failed the engine shut down without warning and there was no power steering or brakes, the vehicle just rolled to a stop.
While driving approximately 45 mph vehicle stalled. When servicing it was determined to be the fuel pump.
While traveling at 25 mph engine suddenly shut down without warning. Cause unknown. Took to dealer, and they stated that fuel pump assembly shorted out and almost caused a fire. Dealer stated vehicle could have exploded. Please provide any further information.
Fuel pump broke, causing vehicle to have a no start condition. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Owner has a hard time starting vehicle. Owner has to throw gasoline in the throttle body in order to start. Dealer says vehicle needs new fuel pump.
The fuel pump wiring heated up, which caused the pump to fail.
Fuel sending unit has an electrical shortage which causes fuel pump to burn. Please give any further details.