Four problems related to fuel delivery have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine quit just like shutting off of ignition switch. The problem turned out to be the fuel pump. While removing the fuel pump assembly noted that the attaching plug for the fuel pump had arced destroying the plug, and the wire supplying the power to the pump had all the insulation burned off and the wire was partially melted. This is a serious safety issue, as the arcing and melting of wires inside the fuel tank could cause and explosion if the fuel/air misture reached stoichiometric conditions.
Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. I hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle.
Transmission: torque converter blew up. . . . . Fuel pump failed and had to be replaced, wiring overheated and insulation melted off inside fuel tank . . . . . Steering: erratic while making right turn.
There is a pin hole in the rear fuel feed hose, causing fuel to leak, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the rear fuel feed hose.