1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After the gas pedal is released there is a 3 to 5 second delay before the vehicle decelerates. This can cause loss of control on slippery roads. Both dealer/mfr report that this is normal and recomend use of the clutch to prevent loss of control in slippery situations.”
NHTSA complaint #709137, filed 1999-07“The electrical harness to the fuel pump was corroded and burnt, consumer replaced the fuel pump, according to the mechanic it was burnt two inches into the top of the fuel tank. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558604, filed 2000-12“Sending unit in fuel pump had faulty wiring and fried, had to replace pump and sending unit 575.00 repair man said it could have caused a fire as unit is inside gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #722416, filed 2000-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 6 | 12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 6 | 17% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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