1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,517miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 11% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,517 miles.
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.
“Consumer called complaining about the gas tank. Vehicle only has 84000 miles. Fuel tank split between two to three inches in between the tank. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was a recall on 1998 model, but consumer never received a recall letter, and manufacturer will not reimburse the money.dealer was not contacted, vehicle was repaired at an independent shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10034581, filed 2003-08, 83,000 miles“While driving the vehicle shuts down and dies, giving the driver no indication. The dealer has changed the fuel pump and the ignition pump , however , dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #827391, filed 1998-08“Fuel pump malfunctioned while driving, causing vehicle to completely shut down. Dealer replaced fuel pump, which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #871041, filed 2000-09“The problem occurs because the diesel filler cap is not labeled nor is the filler door nor does the manual contain any notice. The cap on a 1997 vehicle (non-diesel fits on a diesel) one is apparaently vented one is not. But there is not way to as certain which is vented in which is not. The aftermarket dealers do not show a distinction. Apparently, the cap I placed on the vehicle was not vented and resulted in the tank imploding to the point that the intake tube and sensor were bent within 6 inches if the top of the tank. The tank was flattened. Gm needs to mark these filler caps. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770651, filed 2002-12Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% |
| 2019 | 4 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 26% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2016 | 11 | 22% |
| 2015 | 15 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 26% |
| 2011 | 6 | 21% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 17% |
| 2004 | 7 | 17% |
| 2003 | 7 | 17% |
| 2002 | 8 | 16% |
| 2001 | 7 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
26 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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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