1997 GMC Z-71 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 GMC Z-71, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 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 stated vehicle will intermittently stall while driving. Consumer would not be able to restart until 15-30 min later. Dealer discovered that the wiring from the top of the fuel tank into the fuel pump has completely melted insulation causing the wire to split. Also the plug on both sides melted along with the wiring in tank. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001347, filed 2002-12, 148,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 GMC Z-71
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 GMC Z-71
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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