Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E009000 | TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 4887 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2011 | 02/28/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ti automotive is recalling certain fuel pumps, part numbers tu456 and tu303, sold under various brand names as aftermarket and replacement equipment for the motor vehicles listed above. the defective fuel pump may seize, stopping the fuel flow to the engine creating a stalling condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash could occur should the engine stall while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ti automotive will notify owners of record and will replace any defective fuel pump with a new or reworked fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact ti automotive at 1-888-867-3759 or log on to www.recallresponse.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket and replacement fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-10150 | 08/01/2010 | 10034684 | Cadillac/chevrolet: a fuel tank leak at quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. if leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed ripping on the ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 01/05/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 06081 | 11/01/2006 | 10020690 | Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank cap. *kb | 12/22/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 4159 | 4159A | 10020421 | Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr. *kb | 09/28/2006 | |
| 050604041 | 06/01/2005 | 10017536 | Erratic fuel gauge readings, fuel gauge reads empty when there is fuel in tank, diagnostic trouble code p0463 set, service fuel system message displayed. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| 701 | 01/01/2005 | 10015762 | Fuel filter replacement. gm tech link. *tt | 08/11/2005 | |
| 3474 | 10014918 | Erratic fuel gauge - service vme. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 00110A | 01/01/2004 | 10005405 | Fuel gauge/pump diagnostic tests. sit bulletin 1411305. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Gm: the fuel gauge may show empty when there is still gas in the tank. vehicles may also run out of gas with the fuel gauge at half-full. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIC-5347A | 10/01/2010 | 10037131 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| 3551 | 10017276 | Service vme - fuel gauge erratic or defaults to empty. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-10150 | 08/01/2010 | 10034684 | Cadillac/chevrolet: a fuel tank leak at quick connectors that are used to link the left and right fuel tanks. if leak becomes large enough, a small amount of fuel may be observed ripping on the ground. csc letter was received. *pe | 01/05/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 19112 | 1 | |
| A pronounced odor of gasoline and appearance of an error message stating check gas cap led me to bring the vehicle, a 2004 cadillac xlr, to the dealer for service. the dealer determined that a crossover pipe between the two gasoline tanks was leaking. replacement of the crossover pipe (at a cost of $2295.14) did not cure the problem. when the same error message recurred the following day, i returned the vehicle to the dealer. i was informed that the feed pipe leading from the gas cap to the gasoline tank was leaking at its inlet. replacement of this pipe silenced the alarm and error message. notably, the dealer's mechanics informed me that gasoline had been leaking onto the transmission casing and onto the exhaust pipe, creating a very serious fire hazard. indeed, the mechanics were too frightened to start the engine after i brought the vehicle in for service the on august 3, 2009. inasmuch as the chassis of this vehicle is shared with model year 2005 and later corvettes, it appears this problem may be widespread. my vehicle has never been in any accident nor has it ever been damaged in any way, which suggest to me that this is a design defect -- a conclusion endorsed by the dealers mechanics. and the potential for fire and explosion makes this a problem that warrants your attention. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/24/2004 | 779 | 1 | 12/31/2003 |
| The car started emitting gasoline fumes throughout the garage and house. the dealer removed the gasoline tank and discovered a leak at the molded section where the fill tube enters the tank. the tank had to be replaced. *jb | |||