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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V385000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2007 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/06/2008 | 08/06/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08237.customers may also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 10126A | 03/01/2012 | 10043853 | Gm: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment- check engine light illuminated due to knock sensor on vehicles equipped with 8.1l v8 gas engine (l18). *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| 3187 | 06/01/2009 | PIP-3187A | 10010865 | Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms. *eh updated 6/11/10. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4483B | 11/01/2010 | 10037514 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-4483B | 11/01/2010 | 10037514 | Gm: there may be a misfire, engine noise, or a driveability concern. there are steps to determine the cause. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SB-10126 | 06/01/2010 | 10033527 | Gmc/chevrolet: special coverage adjustment-check engine light illuminated due to knock sensor. vehicles equipped with 8.1l gas engine may notice the illumination of the check engine soon light and slower acceleration. maybe due to knock | 08/20/2010 | |
| SB- 09285 | 11/01/2009 | 10032324 | Gmc/chevrolet: service engine soon light illuminated-exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler plugging prevention. *pe | 03/05/2010 | |
| TB-09-06-04-022 | 05/01/2009 | TB-09-06-04-022A | 10030110 | General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe | 08/03/2009 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| PI-0474 | 05/01/2011 | 10038744 | Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. this is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIP-4907 | 05/01/2011 | 10038755 | Gm: service engine soon light is on with an internal trouble code stored when the vehicle is at idle. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIP-4907 | 05/01/2011 | 10038755 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PI-0474 | 05/01/2011 | 10038744 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIP-3504C | 11/01/2010 | 10037516 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-3504C | 11/01/2010 | 10037516 | Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. starts fine when cold. there will be no internal trouble codes. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIP-4660 | 06/01/2009 | 10032888 | Gmc/chevrolet: engine coolant sensor dtcs p011a, p2184, and p2185. dealer may encounter concern of ses light on or dtcs p011a, p2184 and p2185. diesel engines have 2 ect (engine coolant temperature) sensors. *pe | 06/08/2010 | |
| SB-08-06-04-002 | 01/01/2008 | 10032853 | Chevrolet/gmc: diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101-mass air flow sensor performance set. *pe | 06/02/2010 | |
| PIP-4629 | 04/01/2009 | 10030207 | Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. may encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power. *pe | 08/18/2009 | |
| SB-08289 | 10/01/2008 | 10028489 | General motors: on certain model vehicles, equipped with a 6.6l diesel v8 (rpo lmm) engine, may have the diesel idle engine shutdown system disabled. gm has decided to conduct a voluntary recall on these vehicles. csc letter was received | 05/05/2009 | |
| PIP-4380 | 07/01/2008 | 10026108 | Gmc: egr low flow dtc p0401. vehicles that are equipped with the 6.6l diesel engine rpo code lm. *pe | 09/30/2008 | |
| PIP4348 | 04/01/2008 | 10024712 | Duramax diesel dpf regeneration changes - vehicles equipped with the 6.6 duramax diesel engine rpo code lmm. *nj | 05/13/2008 | |
| 080604002 | 01/01/2008 | 10024424 | Diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101 - mass airflow sensor performance set with 6.6l duramax diesel engine (vin 6 - rpo lmm). (c4500-c5500 series). *nj | 04/14/2008 | |
| 4147 | 12/01/2007 | 4147C | 10022592 | Duramax diesels with ses light and dtc p0402. *kb updated 2/27/08. *nj | 08/27/2007 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| PIP-4372B | 07/01/2008 | 10026650 | Gmc: oil leak at turbocharger air intake pipe. initial inspection ma reveal a leak that looks as it is coming from the rear of the engine. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
| 08179 | 05/01/2008 | 10025602 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles; turbocharger vane position sensor - replace; expires with 5 year/100,000 mile (160,000 km) powertrain warranty. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| PIP-4857 | 11/01/2010 | 10037499 | Gm: there may be reduced power and an internal trouble code in high temperatures or when near the towing limit. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4857 | 11/01/2010 | 10037499 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| PIP-4629 | 04/01/2009 | 10030207 | Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. may encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power. *pe | 08/18/2009 | |
| PIP-4372B | 07/01/2008 | 10026650 | Gmc: oil leak at turbocharger air intake pipe. initial inspection ma reveal a leak that looks as it is coming from the rear of the engine. *pe | 11/24/2008 | |
| 08179 | 05/01/2008 | 10025602 | Service update for inventory and customer vehicles; turbocharger vane position sensor - replace; expires with 5 year/100,000 mile (160,000 km) powertrain warranty. *pe | 08/25/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| PIP-4705 | 09/01/2009 | 10032437 | Gmc/chevrolet: loss of power snow or ice in air intake. a dealer may encounter vehicle with loss of power due to snow of ice in air intake. vehicle may or may not have dtc p0101. *pe | 03/24/2010 | |