1997 Chevrolet Pickup Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 75 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 Pickup, 4% of the 75 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.
“Sensor kit inside the gas tank wiring harness melted, causing a possible fire hazard within the gas tank. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the sensor kit/fuel pump and the filter.”
NHTSA complaint #855422, filed 2000-01“Engine check light periodically comes on when filling fuel tank. Can smell fumes afterwards on outside, but not inside. Owner feels it's fuel tank problem.”
NHTSA complaint #847494, filed 1999-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
25 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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