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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V398000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/2005 to 09/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 17676 | 11/16/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/17/2006 | 10/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 1.6l engine, during a ncap severe frontal crash test, the fuel line in the engine compartment developed a fracture. in addition, the crash damage caused four short circuits in the fuse block, the combination of which allowed the fuel pump to continue running and fuel leaked onto the ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuse block and install a new section of fuel line that has been redesigned free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06133. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-3209-B | 12/01/2008 | 10028484 | General motors: it has been identified that the current fuel gauge inaccurate/inoperative diagnostics in si-2000 are missing some very important information. *pe | 05/05/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 3319 | 1 | 08/12/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter #06v398000 was received regarding the fuel system, gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the remedy repair however the parts were not available. the dealer stated that they will alert the contact when the parts are available. the manufacturer has not been contacted. | |||