1997 GMC Suburban fuel system problems
25 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 1997 GMC Suburban, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Fuel pump became inoperative. Fuel pump, when taken out, was on fire inside the gas tank. The dealership was notified about the incident. Consumer will notify the mannufacturer. *akr
Fuel gage was acting erratic went full then empty with full tank . A few days later the truck would not start. Found fuse in engine compartment blown for fuel pump. Fuel pump wiring was melted in fuel tank causing short. Had to replace pump and harness which was part of the pump housing. Also replaced fuel filter due to lack of fuel flow (no power) a week later.
Other problems reported for the 1997 GMC Suburban
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints