1997 GMC SIERRA 1500 Electrical Systemwiring Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500
1 electrical systemwiring complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TRUCK WILL NOT START. NOT HEARING THE ELECTIC FUEL PUMP IN GAS TANK. TRUCK TOWED FOR REPAIRS. DURING FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. NOTICED THE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE GAS TANK ARCED AND BURNED WITH 2 INCHES OF INSULATION BURNED OFF THE WIRES SUPPLYING POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP. 1997 GMC TRUCK. I GUESS THIS CONNECTOR THAT MATES THROUGH THE TANK HAS HAD A HISTORY OF ARCING BURNING HERE. ALSO THE CONNECTOR DEFECT ISNT EASILY NOTICABLE TO THE TECHNICIAN. CAUSING INTERMITTENT FUEL PUMP FAILURE AS IN MY CASE. HAS THERE BEEN ANY HISTORY OF FIRE/EXPOSION WITH THESE CONNECTORS ON GM VEHICLES. THIS I FEEL IS A SERIOUS DEFECT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN PROBABLY DRIVEN FOR SOME TIME WITH THIS DEFECT AND IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MANY TECHNICIANS.. HTTP://WWW.FINDARTICLES.COM/P/ARTICLES/MI_M3102/IS_6_123/AI_N6083406 HERE IS AN ARTICLE EXPLAINING THE DEFECT.
Other 1997 GMC SIERRA 1500 Problem Areas
Steering
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint