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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V419000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/2006 to 08/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1602 | 11/13/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/2006 | 11/01/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. the recall began on november 13, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06160.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 06162 | 06/01/2007 | 06162B | 10022369 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles e85 virtual flex fuel sensor (vffs) update- reprogram ecm. *kb | 08/03/2007 |
| 060604010 | 07/01/2007 | 060604010E | 10020808 | Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/22/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| PIC-4909 | 07/01/2008 | 10026645 | Gmc: 15 amp fuel pump fuse open. vehicle will crank but fails to start. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 08-06-04-039 | 08/01/2008 | 10026692 | Gmc: crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse (replace fuse and repair wiring harness on certain 2006-2008 impala and impala ss. *pe | 12/02/2008 | |
| PIC-4909 | 07/01/2008 | 10026645 | Gmc: 15 amp fuel pump fuse open. vehicle will crank but fails to start. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gas from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who where they were unable to locate the origin of the fuel leak. in addition, the mechanic advised that the throttle body injector was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 86, 000. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gas from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who stated that there was a leak on the gas tank but they were unable to locate where it was located, and that the throttle body injector was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 06v419000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 86, 000. pm | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was displaying the incorrect amount of fuel that was in the fuel tank. while the contact was traveling his vehicle lost power since the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge indicated that he could travel 50 miles before the fuel tank would be empty. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was advised to have the gasoline tank adjusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 35,000 and the failure mileage was 32,000. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately regardless of how much gas was in the vehicle. while the contact was traveling his vehicle lose power since there was no gas in the vehicle and the computer system read 50 miles to empty. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was advised to have the gas tank adjusted. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileages were approximately 35,000 and the failure mileages were 32,000. bw | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2007 chevrolet impala ls. for some reason, there is a clunk/knock in when i steer to the right. at times it has a tendency to lock up. also, there is a strong vibration that occurs when i am doing 35 mph or faster. i do not feel safe. *tr | |||
| 05/05/2008 | 5500 | 1 | |
| I purchased the vehicle with 704 miles on it in february 2008. in may of 2008, the traction light came on and the traction control and abs were disabled. i took the vehicle in to the dealer where i purchased it, and they told me i had water in the fuel. as i was leaving the dealership, the transmission stopped shifting, and the car went into limp mode. i left the car to have the transmission control module replaced. i received the car back 5 days later and the light came on again, and the abs and traction control where disabled. i took the car to another dealership in the hopes that they could find the trouble. after 14 days in service, they determined that rust has clogged the fuel system of the vehicle. the vehicle currently has 9,800 miles on it. the car is now undriveable. they have yet to address the root cause of the safety issue that was the catalyst for the service visit. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 10800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. while driving up a slight incline or when making a turn, the vehicle shuts off. the failure only occurs when the fuel gauge indicates that there is 70-80 miles left in the tank. the contact must turn the engine off and restart the vehicle to allow the failure to correct itself. the dealer stated that the failure was the result of how the fuel system tank was designed. due to its flat bottom, air enters the system and causes the vehicle to stall and shut off. the dealer stated that nothing could be done to remedy the failure. they further advised her to keep the fuel tank over a quarter full for the failure not to occur. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was 10,860 and failure mileage was 10,800. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/31/2007 | 3751 | 1 | 01/10/2007 |
| Driving on highway check engine light came on reduced power light came on, few seconds later engine stalled. pulled to side of road, called on star svc advisor performed onboard diagnostic test, results indicated failure in throttle system/traction control system. advisor attempted field repair cycling ignition switch 3 times and i attempted to start engine. it would not start. burning smell coming from vehicle, opened hood- air box smoking. informed on star i am disconnecting battery. on star advisor call on my cell phone, and told me tow truck was coming. while awaiting tow truck smoke became more intense from air filter. opened the air box and found mass air flow center burning. removed air filter and discounted duct work to prevent fire from spreading. vehicle was towed to local dealership. service dept. was closed and salesman open shop to allow car to be stored inside. exchanged phone numbers. received call 4/2/07 and was advised foreign object (possibly a cigarette) was ingested into filter which caused fire. at the suggestion of the service manager i contacted my insurance agent since i was told this was not a warranty issue. after inspection by my insurance co. who consulted with a fire investigation/adjuster, in his expert opinion, the fire began at the mass air flow sensor and worked it's way out. the investigator feels it is impossible for a cigarette to be thrown from a moving vehicle, remain lit, and works it's way up a 2.5 opening inside a fender of a moving car. photos and documentation are available incident a full report from the insurance company. after numerous calls to gm, they refused to cover any repairs or consider this may be a defect in their product. my insurance company refused to reimburse me as they feel this was a repair incurred by a defect in the vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 06/12/2007 | 0 | 1 | 02/28/2007 |
| Consistent smell of gasoling vapor from when the car wa first purchased. car parked in a multui car garage, neighbor called fire marshall, due to severe gasoline smell. i took the car into west chevrolet, main st woodbury ct. left car overnight. service manager called to tell the me the gas tank was improperly molded during car manufacturer, and the tank was leaking fumes and possibly gasoline the whole time i was driving the car during the three months i was driving the car. the gas tank was replaced. i recieved no compensation for the potential danger of a leaking gas tank. *tr | |||