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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1994 to 10/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 55272 | 08/24/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 24, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly, causing loss of steering and braking control which almost caused an accident. dealer replaced fuel injection pump. problem is still occurring, and dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||