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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 163000 | 1 | |
| My 16 yr. old son purchased a 1997 chevy k1500/silverado w/ 5.7liter gas engine; 160k+ miles. previous owner explained the truck was on its third fuel pump. sure enough, the fuel pump failed on us also at 163,000 miles. fortunately it failed only 100 feet from home as he drove down our residential street. imagine the hazard potential had it died at highway speeds. towing and repairs totaled $800. a remanufactured pump (with 1 yr warranty) was installed plus a new fuel filter. the dying fuel pump shed debris that clogged the filter which starved the engine. a google search details how people have experienced problems with chevy fuel pumps in trucks ranging from 1991s to 2002s; perhaps newer if i searched longer. i can ill afford to replace a fuel pump like that again. with the history of fuel pump failures well documented (ref: google search), why hasn't chevy engineered a fix years ago?? *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 03/21/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Intake manifold gasket failed. searched web and found this is very common problem, yet no recall. i'm out $700 and gm says it is not a design flaw?*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed replaced at my cost by dealer.coolant hose from intake to heater failed common problem alternator replaced at my costed at my cost,common problem. intate leak(coolant) not yet repaired. mass air flow sensor replaced at my cost,part only available from gm. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Excessive fuel pump noise, audible from closed cab location | |||
| 02/13/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| This loss originated by witness statements from under the risk in the area of the fuel tank. contact john at superior investigations for additional information at 727-848-3923 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 159000 | 5 | 12/20/2001 |
| Over the past 5 years and 80,000 miles of owning this vehicle the fuel pump has died on me 5 times. all 5 times the pump was replaced with ac delco parts from gm. the last two times it went out i had it replaced by a chevy dealer in tampa. the second to the last failure caused a domino effect that ended up being very costly to me. fragments from the pump traveled to the filter, somehow made it past the filter and ruined the fuel pressure regulator. fragments from that traveled further along and destroyed the throttle body metering valve and all 8 fuel injectors. after having all this work done, the last fuel pump only worked for about 6 months before it went out again. this time it luckily did not ruin the above mentioned items. there is obviously a problem with the gm part being defective, and it's not something the consumer should have to put up with as routine maintenance. i've never let the tank get below 1/3 full because i know it can damage the pump below 1/4 full. the pump fails without warning and has caused a danger to myself as well as other drivers on the road. *nm | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 162000 | 1 | 03/10/1997 |
| The power supply connector to fuel pump inside the fuel tank at upper end of pickup/fuel pump support tubes burned hot enough to soften the copper connector causing it to open up and shut off fuel pump causing engine to stop running. approximately 2 inches of wire insulation was melted off at the top connector end. this is inside the fuel tank surrounded by fumes and fuel. if air was introduced there would have been an explosion. this is the factory installed fuel pump and fuse did not blow even though the wire was exposed and near metal components. i've owned the truck since new. richardson brothers chevrolet in floresville, texas and other auto part dealers informed me that this is very common and have seen worse damage to wiring. the dealer wanted over $400.00 for the parts which include new pickup tubes with fuel level float and fuel pump. i'm a quality control inspector for aircraft and this would have grounded the entire series of that particular aircraft. (twa flight 800).*ak | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| I would like to make this complaint very clear and to the point. i have been viewing the complaints located on your website and feel that there is a significant pupose for recalling these vehicles. i purchased a 1997 chevy k20 approx 1 1/2 years ago. everything seemed to work fine until a few months later. i started to experience some steering problems. it does not matter if i am driving around a corner or straight but the steering will become very loose and veer into one direction all on its own. that is just one of the significant problems i have experienced with owning this vehicle. i now have come to find that there is even a greater threat to my safety and that of my family because i have now been informed that my fuel gauge and fuel pump wires, inside the gas tank, melted insulation and burnt the connector. this could have been a deadly experience for myself and that of anyone that could have been in the vehicle with me if it would have caught fire prior to my knowledge of this information. i feel that the first sign of this problem is that the gas gauge will start to malfunction, which leaves you guessing at the amount of gas in the tank. i feel this matter needs immediate attention due to the fact that owners/drivers of vehicles are required to carry auto insurance, however, this is something that none of us has any controll over. if we wait until someone becomes involved in an accident, that would seem senseless that possibly someones life would have to end before this situation be taken seriously. i have to demand that some action be taken before it is too late for someone. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Fuel pump failed replaced at my cost by dealer.coolant hose from intake to heater failed common problem alternator replaced at my costed at my cost,common problem. intate leak(coolant) not yet repaired. mass air flow sensor replaced at my cost,part only available from gm. | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Fuel pump failed after ruling out that the relay was o.k. the vehical was towed to hallowell chevrolet at roadsides assistance and informed me that all costs would be taken care of but due to the warrantee had already expired,per the dealer, i was stuck with the cost regardless of the mileage. | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving engine stopped and would not start. had to be towed, mechanic said it was the fuel pump filter sending unit. fuel pump was not running, and wires in the tank were getting hot and melting whick could cause an explosion. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Shortly aftet warranty had expired fuel pump went out. service personnel mentiond problems with fuel pumps that if tank was ran empty pump would overheat and fail. suggested that we not let fuel tank get below 1/4 tank as to keep pump cooled. | |||
| The wire inside the fuel pump shorted out, leaving an exposed wire inside the fuel tank. dealer is inspecting the vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 124614 | 1 | 12/16/2001 |
| I have had a dangerous situation occur with a failure in the fuel injection system, involving the wiring harness and vehicle control module (vcm) of my 1997 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle was towed into a chevrolet dealer, for service due to a crank but no-start issue on january 29, 2004. upon diagnosis by the mechanics, they determined that the fuel injection system had somehow developed a leak, which caused fuel pressure to build-up where the wiring-harness entered the unit. then, fuel was forced at high pressure between the wires and insulation until it pooled up inside the vcm. the dealer's mechanic, per diagnostic testing, stated that the installation of a new vcm, wiring harness, and injector system is necessary to fix the problem. i consulted with a different gm mechanic from another dealership about this problem and he said i was lucky it did not explode, and recommended that i contact gm owners assistance about this matter, however they were of no help and would not recognize the danger of this situation. this is an extreme safety hazard that could have caused a damaging engine fire and possible injury or worse. therefore, i am requesting that a recall would be placed on this problem to prevent possible injury to others.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 124614 | 1 | 12/16/2001 |
| I have had a dangerous situation occur with a failure in the fuel injection system, involving the wiring harness and vehicle control module (vcm) of my 1997 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle was towed into a chevrolet dealer, for service due to a crank but no-start issue on january 29, 2004. upon diagnosis by the mechanics, they determined that the fuel injection system had somehow developed a leak, which caused fuel pressure to build-up where the wiring-harness entered the unit. then, fuel was forced at high pressure between the wires and insulation until it pooled up inside the vcm. the dealer's mechanic, per diagnostic testing, stated that the installation of a new vcm, wiring harness, and injector system is necessary to fix the problem. i consulted with a different gm mechanic from another dealership about this problem and he said i was lucky it did not explode, and recommended that i contact gm owners assistance about this matter, however they were of no help and would not recognize the danger of this situation. this is an extreme safety hazard that could have caused a damaging engine fire and possible injury or worse. therefore, i am requesting that a recall would be placed on this problem to prevent possible injury to others.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Fuel injectors failed. mjs | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 1 | ||
| Engine misses/hesitates due to bad injector. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Wiring harness inside the gas tank assembly burned up, cause unkown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| Engine check light illuminated on the dashboard, and vehicle stalled out and cut off. consumer contacted dealer. dealer linked the problem to an electrical short within the fuel tank which caused the vehicle to malfunction. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving engine stopped and would not start. had to be towed, mechanic said it was the fuel pump filter sending unit. fuel pump was not running, and wires in the tank were getting hot and melting whick could cause an explosion. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/26/1997 | 1 | 05/23/1997 | |
| Fuel gauge failed. | |||