1997 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel system, gasoline problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a used 1997 chevrolet tahoe and since that time the fuel pump has gone out 5 times, once in april, june, september, twice in october and in november. The latest incident was on 12/06/06. I have yet to find a mechanic who can tell me the problem that I'm experiencing. The wiring seems to…”
filed Dec 11, 2006
“Dt*: the contacted stated the engine bucked and hesitated when the accelerator was depressed, then the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer where the defective fuel pump was replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified.”
filed Sep 15, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 24 | 6% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Tahoe | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Tahoe | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Tahoe | 16 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.