Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems |
This truck was bought new in 1997 and I have owned it and maintained it in good running order since then. I was stopped at a light when the truck suddenly stopped running. After having it towed to my home and doing some trouble shooting I determined the fuel pump was not working. I removed the gas tank and after removing the fuel pump discovered the grey wire to the pump had the insulation burned off for approximately one and a half inches. This damage was on the inside of the gas tank. The plug that the wire goes through was charred and melted away. I have taken pictures of the assembly and damage and have notified gm of the incident. I am amazed that this did not result in an explosion or a fire. The heat generated to melt the wire and plug is extensive. The plug was melted to the point it exposed it internal wiring. I understand that most cars and trucks have this type of assembly installed. The assembly that holds the fuel pump is original equipment. I would be more than willing to share the photos or the assembly for failure analysis.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact attempted to start his vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump failed and burned off the wires inside the gas tank. The current mileage was 53,462 and failure mileage was 53,445. Updated 06/03/08. Updated 05/30/08.
I have had to replace the fuel pump in my vehicle 4 times in the last 2 years. This is a highly expensive repair as the entire truck bed has to be removed to access the fuel pump.