1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System Diesel Problems
1 owner-reported fuel system diesel complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
May 2006 – May 2006
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Filed: May 2006
MY 1997 Z71 KEPT DYING WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I TALKED TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE THE FUEL PUMP. SO I GO TO CHANGE THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT HAD SHORTED. THE POWER WIRE AND CONNECTIONS WERE MELTED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE PUMP AND ASSEMBLY IN THE TANK. COST ME OVER $700.00 PLUS LABOR. I WAS TOLD I WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T EXPLODE. *NM
NHTSA #: 10158375
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