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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V289000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2004 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 38439 | 08/31/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/03/2006 | 08/03/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06080.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4851 | 11/01/2010 | 10037492 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4851 | 11/01/2010 | 10037492 | Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4851 | 12/01/2010 | PIP-4851A | 10037492 | Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe | 05/24/2011 |
| 060139002 | 04/01/2007 | 060139002B | 10022260 | Front blower motor inoperative or may not shut off in extremely low ambient temperature conditions. *kb | 07/24/2007 |
| 4231 | 10021021 | Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb | 02/22/2007 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| PIP3343 | 02/01/2008 | PIP3343A | 10024344 | Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/07/2011 | 78000 | ||
| Traveling home from work on the interstate at regulated speed (65mph). as i started to accelerate to maintain speed gingo up a hill, the message transmission hot came on the in-dash display and engine began revving as if not in gear. i could not accelerate and had to turn on flashers and merge to safety lane on right. i continued to slow down until i could engage the transmission again at around 30 mph in 3rd gear. as soon as i started to accelerate past 35-40 mph, the transmission slipped again and would not engage any gear. this happened all the way home so what should have been a 20 minute drive turned into an hour. i couldn't get above 35-45 mph without this happening each time which made navigating the hills of northern va in the rain not very fun for me nor the hundreds of frustrated drivers behind and beside me. as i pulled into the driveway and parked, i could notice a 'burnt and sour smell...most likely transmission fluid. i didn't see any leaks or drips but the engine was extremely hot as was transmission and transfer case. this has been happening off and on for a few months now but in very limited occasions and never for more than 10-20 seconds so i haven't contacted a service station but will definitely do so this weekend as i am unable to leave work during the week for this issue. | |||
| 02/05/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| The body mounts have gone out twice on my avalance. *tr | |||