Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Carburetor problems |
Truck will not start. Not hearing the electic fuel pump in gas tank. Truck towed for repairs. During fuel pump replacement. Noticed the connector inside the gas tank arced and burned with 2 inches of insulation burned off the wires supplying power to the fuel pump. 1997 GMC truck. Read details...
I have owned my 1997 GMC k1500 sierra since 1999 and have experienced continuous momentary loss of power steering control due to a failing vss sensor located on the steering column. This loss of power steering control occurs at any speed and direction. Read details...
My problems really began soon after the warranty was over @ 36,000 miles. At 42,240 I had a fuel injector go out, at 55,590 miles I had a water pump, seal, and core nipples go bad, along with the idle arm assembly, and the main engine belt replaced. Read details...