Four problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Wiring harness lost connection to ground for the pcm. Ground would not allow fuel pump to work properly without major work to the wiring harness.
I was driving my Jeep to work all of a sudden it bucked and backed fired 2 times and then completely shut down no steering but was able to get to side of road restarted got it back home this has happened many times cant count how many times, I have had it towed home 4 times this year because of this problem and couldnt restart sometimes it bucks and feels like its going to shut down but restarts by its self without turning key this happens at any speed changed tps, crank sensor, starter, fuel pump, pick up coil,distributor cap and rotor plugs and wire, alternator now inside dash lights are starting to flash dim and bright. I bought it 2009 used with a little over 100,000 miles ran great but the last couple years been having trouble with this situation every time I change things it will work for awhile and then starts to act up again.
Last summer I had the vehicle in the shop for intermittently shuts off when driving. They replaced fuel pump. And alternaer and belts. The vehicle was also had a tuneup. The vehicle sta. . Iirts right up but when I am driving it will cut off at any time. The vehicle is unsafe . I have put over two thousand dollars in my vehicle. The dealer has taken my money and the vehicle is a death trap. I am retired and I need my car to get around.
Dp97-003; the defective gas gauge indicator was caused by a faulty fuel pump sending unit, causing incorrect information in gas indicator which can cause the vehicle to stall.