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, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 11052003 | 11/05/2003 | 10013138 | Diagnostic trouble codes p0440 and p0455, along with a loose fuel cap message displayed on the dic on vehicles with 3800 engine applications. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 01505 | 01/01/2004 | 01505B | 10005487 | Loose fuel cap message and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0440, p0455. *tt *mj | 03/01/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/08/2011 | |||
| I have a chevy 2004 impala in we been having problems since we got it last year one day the car started shaking in it cut off we got it fixed a couple months later it's back doing the same thing it did at i'm sick in tired of spending my money on getting all this self fix in for it to happen again i look on internet in know a lot of people with the same problem and i'm pretty sure you seen a lot of complaints so i think it's time for a recall 2000-2011 these cars are messing up big time | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. the contact started the ignition and a significant amount fumes emitted inside of the vehicle from the fuel tank. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 94000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. while the contact started the ignition, a significant amount fumes emitted inside of the vehicle from the fuel tank. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. js | |||
| 12/06/2010 | 134000 | ||
| 2004 chevrolet impala, 3.4l, 134,000 miles, fuel pressure regulator leak at cold (below freezing) start up. leak was between the upper and lower stamped housing of the fuel pressure regulator canister. leak was not at the regulator to fuel rail seal, or between the regulator to return line seal. | |||
| 03/20/2010 | 82000 | ||
| My car would randomly turn off while driving on the streets and on the middle of the highway going 55 miles per hour, or while stopped at a light . the car would stall up to 3-4 times per day most of the time and as time went on it got worse. i replaced the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, the battery, the fuel filter, the ignition switch, and the car still turns off in the middle of nowhere. the last time it happened was when my wife was driving to work the car stalled a few yards away from a railroad crossing (since she quit driving on expressway), luckily it didn't happen on tracks, no train was coming at that time. she had to wait approx. 25 mins for it to start after trying a few times. the next day the same thing happens but this time it didn't turn on, so she called the dealership and they sent a tow truck. the tow truck driver, when he arrived approx. an hour later, tried to start it but it didn't start either. so, when arrived at the dealership they tried starting it and by then it started. the shop manager, whom i had related this incident to was aware of the situation, so he then assigned a mech to stand by the analyzer monitor while the engine was running. they kept the engine running until it finally died on them again, while the mech was still there, i don't know how long (didn't ask). at this particular time the analyzer indicated that the crankshaft position sensor was the cause of the stall. needless to say it was replaced and is now a month later and it's running just fine. not a hint of stalling nor anything else. my concern is that anything can happen on a highway from a car that turns off randomly due to the crankshaft position sensor. | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filter line does not stay securely attached to fuel filter. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 98000 | 1 | |
| The speedometer started getting stuck about six months ago. for about eight months i have noticed that when i turn the steering wheel i hear a noise in the front of the car, like a knock or something. also within the last couple of months i have also smelled gas when i first start the car , my husband could not see any leakage or anything until last week. it was leaking from the fuel regulator valve. now the transmission is starting to shift hard sometimes. i haven't had the money to get it all checked out by the manufacturer but i was wondering if there have been any complaints on any of these things. also i can hear a whistling sound when i press the accelerator. and my husband just informed me that he bought a regulator valve for it and some o rings because something is leaking antifreeze slightly. can you help please!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 11/07/2007 | 50000 | 2 | 07/11/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. the contact smelled gasoline in the vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel system regulator was leaking. she smelled gasoline for over a month and took the vehicle to a mechanic. she thought the failure had been repaired; however, the odor remained. the contact then took the vehicle to a general motors dealer and they made the repair. there is a safety recall on the vehicle, but the recall number was unknown. the powertrain was unknown as well. the current mileage was 60,899 and failure mileage was 50,000. *updated 12/12/07 *bf the dealer stated repaired trunk light. updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 09/11/2007 | 5 | ||
| Gas leaking out throttle body. car is idling low. cuts off while driving. instrument panel cluster went out and then all of the before mentioned problems started happening. skips after being tuned up. *jb | |||
| 09/02/2007 | 38000 | 3 | 04/18/2004 |
| My 2004 impala ss has had several failures of the instrument panel cluster. the first was incorrect speedometer readings that lead to total failure of the speedometer (sticking and/or erratic behavior of the speedometer needle). the second was improper fuel level indication (high level shown with low fuel light coming on - almost no fuel left). the latest is incorrect oil pressure indication. all of these are known issues with the model of stepper motor used to drive these gauges in many gm vehicles. my total cost for repair has been in excess of $300, not including the current oil pressure gauge repair (stepper motors for speedo and fuel level gauge). i plan on having all stepper motors replaced with the latest generation replacement (switec x25.168). this is something that gm needs to take responsibility for and correct as it is a very widespread issue. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 87550 | 10 | |
| Vehicle has been stalling intermittently at any speed. vehicle has stalled a total of ten times. the vehicle has been taken to the local mechanic shop five times and the dealership twice but no codes were found during testing. so far i have had new plugs/wires (tune-up), new coil pack, new ignition module and new crank sensor, and new fuel filter. the vehicle completely dies at any speed. told possibility of bad fuel pump but dealership cannot be 100% certain this will fix the problem. while driving at 70-75 miles an hour the car completely shuts down. it is a miracle i have not been severely hurt or killed. problems began in may 2007 and have been ongoing since then. *tr | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 03/14/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. the vehicle caught fire in the dashboard area and then spread to the hood. the fire occurred two to three months after the vehicle was purchased. a relative sustained injuries to the hand due to the fire. the cause of the failure was electrical. there is no fire or police report. the vehicle was repaired, but the contact does not know the specifics of the repair work. three months after the repairs were completed, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began vibrating when the brakes were depressed. this failure occurred while driving 20 mph or more. the brakes and the disc were replaced and aligned. the failure continued to occur and the brakes were replaced within a month. the mechanic stated that the disc failed which caused the brakes to fail. the contact detects the smell of fuel within the vehicle. the fuel gauge has failed to operate normally since the repairs were performed. the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel level was full; however, the engine shut off and there was no fuel in the vehicle. there was also the presence of fuel on the ground after adding fuel to the vehicle. the dealer has not diagnosed the cause of the fuel gage failure or the odor. the inspector stated that the vehicle may not pass inspection due to the fuel odor in the interior. although the brakes were repaired twice, the vibration continued to occur. the engine size was unknown. the contact can provide receipts for all of the repairs that were performed, including an insurance report. there is no fire or police report. the current mileage is 81,000 and failure mileage was 45,000. updated 08/15/07.*jb | |||
| 04/09/2007 | 1 | 12/28/2003 | |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that against what was recommended in the owners manual. the gasoline station that he took the vehicle was using ethanol. the owners manual stated that the ethanol will damage parts in the carburetor, and in the engine, and parts made of rubber. the current mileage was 26,000. there had been no failure to date.*ak updated 04/30/07. *jb the consumer provided 2 articles pertaining to the ethanol situation. the consumer stated the same ethanol that damages dispensing fuel pumps will also do damage and possibly cause fires in automobiles. updated *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 20000 | 1 | 07/26/2005 |
| Since one month ago, i stared to perceive an strong fuel odor, but every time i opened the hood i could not find the lick. finally yesterday i did the same, and i found out that the fuel press regulator was the problem. i am not using the car now instead i am using my truck. i checked several internet sites and i found that many people have the same problem. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 2 | 3 | |
| Owner had to replace the rack and pinion steering , also, owner had replaced a set of brake pads and also had to replace the fuel tank due to a tank failure. vehicle was purchased brand new and has 13,000 miles yet it has been one problem after another and the manufacturer is not doing anything to assist the consumer. please provide further details. *la | |||
| 04/25/2004 | 80 | 1 | 01/29/2004 |
| When going down an incline and applying the brakes or stopping there was a noise and a loud boom. dealer told consumer that it was the fuel tank. *ak the fuel tank was replaced but the problem recurred. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 65569 | 1 | |
| The speedometer on my car has decided to read whatever it wants and it will stop at whatever speed. now the temperature gauge has started doing the same thing. this started happening around 65k miles. have found that this car has the same steppers in the instrument cluster that was on a recall for another vehicle. have also found many other complaints about speedometer going haywire. this is a severe safety issue due to not knowing how fast or slow you are going in a residential area or on the highway. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 1 | ||
| Rusted main fuel line on a 2004 chevy impala causing gas to pour out of vehicle onto the ground. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2007 | 1 | ||
| My son's 2004 impala fuel pressure regulator is leaking fuel. it seams to be coming out of the top part of regulator. this is located above the engine ad is a fire hazard we have been smelling gas fora yaer and the leak has gotten big enough for us to find. *tr | |||
| 06/07/2007 | 0 | 07/25/2005 | |
| While driving the car feels as if the transmission is failing, every turn you hear knocking and bumping, recently was told that the rack and pinion needs to replaced the car has only 60,000 miles. i have had it for 2 years and i have had several proplems. my ac works however only the passenger side of the heating unit works. the knock soud occurred immediately after purchase the dealer ship sad nothing was wrong with the car. i have a friend with the same vehicle and had the same issue with the knock and bumping fortunaely there car was totalled and they were not injuried at least they are no longer resonsible for this lemon. *tr | |||