Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PIT-3046E08/01/200810026704Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe12/04/2008
3046A3046B10009382Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt09/27/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/26/2005107/15/1999
 Dt: the vehicles fuel line fell apart. there was a smell of gasoline inside the house so the fire department was called. the lines came apart while driving, the fuel line busted and gasoline spewed. the mechanic instructed the owner that the fuel line can be snapped back together. so the owner snapped it back together. owner has spoken with a dealership that instructed that they are aware of the problem. no other problems with vehicle.*ak *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
06/20/20000
 When vehicle is in a starting position it shakes and loses power. *ak
05/28/1999202/01/1999
 Engine misfires and runs poorly setting off the check engine soon light. the first time we took it to the dealer i was told this is very common in astro vans and i should not use chevron gas. i thought this was strange advice because i never used than brand of gas. i had a record off all the brands of gas i used but the dealer was not interested and i was only told to switch brands. the second time i brought the van in for the same problem i was told to switch brands again. now there are no brands left to try. each time the dealer added a clearner to the gas tank and idled the car for 45 minutes to clean the sticking injectors. the van also gets very bad gas mileage. i wrote a letter to gm and i was told that it was a technical problem that the dealer must solve.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
05/07/2000405/01/1999
 Service engine soon light illuminated and rough running engine, dealer states problem is with the fuel injector, however this will be consumer's fourth time to the dealer for the same problem, the dealer uses injector treatment/cleaner as stated in service bulletin (00-06-04-003). possibly engine related. *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
 While driving on highway at 60-65 mph consumer noticed a noise coming from underneath vehicle when vehicle suddenly cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power.also, consumer noticed gas gauge had moved from a half tank to a full tank. consumer has yet to contact dealer. please provide any further details.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
03/21/200595000102/10/2000
 Dt: there is a problem with the fuel gauge sensor. the problem first started happening on 3-21-05. when the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic they told her that they had to fix two other vehicles of the same year and make for the same issue. the problem has not been fixed as of yet. *ak *mr
07/19/2003310/02/2000
 Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. every summer since i have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, i have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and i have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. i also had to replace the starter. hydraulics on rear door also broken. display lights come on and off when they want to and i have continually replaced fuses. i thought at first that these were just flukes, but they are continually getting worse. i did talk to the previous owners son about six months after purchasing the van and he informed me that his mother returned it because things kept falling apart on it. i wish i had been informed before hand how much trouble it was going to be. i love chevorlet vehicles and i still like my van it's just costing me too much in repairs. i have also had to replace the driver window motor and the mechanic told me that it had already been replaced before. the passenger side window is now stalling and the gas gauge hasn't worked in year. i have to keep up with my mileage to make sure i don't run out gas. i am giving the date of the last incident when it was towed. *la
10/02/20029536110/19/1999
 While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include pcm failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off. *ts *nlm
07/09/19981
 Fuel gauge failed due to failure of the sending unit. mjs