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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 80000 | 25 | 10/01/1996 |
| Engine stops running with no warning. this can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. i have owned this vehicle since new. this has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. this has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. i have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than i can count. i have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. could not or would not fix the problem. i have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). i have spent at least $5000 trying to fix this problem. engine stopped last monday and will not restart. am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| The fuel tank and fuel pump assembly failed. yh | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Fuel system failed twice. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/12/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. dealer has inspected an replaced parts. please provide further information. mr | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Our ase mechanic states they have replaced ~35-40 similar chev suburban radiator failures in past 24 months in their shop (documentation on request). these have been associated with water pump failures, intake manifold leaks and occ. head gasket failures when coolant has leaked over engine. among ase mechanics in our area this is a well-know, lemon design failure which will cost me $900 to repair. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential, | |||
| 07/08/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle, noticed a burning smell, pulled over and underneath the hood was on fire. fireman stated that the fuel lines were on fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/28/2005 | 171038 | 2 | 02/01/2003 |
| Fuel system malfunction. fuel pump fuse blown. removed fuel pump/sending unit assembly, found wiring burnt/charred inside fuel tank. replaced entire sending unit. 30k miles later, same malfunction. wiring burnt at the fuel pump connector. *nm | |||
| 09/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that vehicle would crank but not start due to fuel pump failure. the fuel pump failure caused the wire from the fuel pump to get extremely hot and burned the plastic connection. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 09/05/1998 | |
| Fuel pump went out. *slc | |||
| Engine cuts off without warning, causing all power steering and electrical power to go out. also. dealer has seen vehicle 5 times, and has changed fuel pump numerous times. but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/07/2000 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Pinion seal on rear diff. leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor. battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off. currently having problems with starting the vehicle. starter was checked and is o.k. probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem. | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 12 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin. two replacement fuel injectors. desire recall information on chev. brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 ) | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 3 | 10/01/1997 | |
| We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire. chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us. we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information. if you can be of any help, please contact me. thank you. | |||
| 06/10/1998 | 2 | 05/15/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced continued stalling due to failure of the fuel injector pump and wiring harness. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 07/03/1996 | |
| Fuel injector failed. qcaw | |||
| 09/03/1997 | 1 | 08/08/1996 | |
| Fuel injector failed. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Fuel injector gaskets failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Consumer was filling the vehicle with fuel and there was some type of electrical static and the vehicle caught on fire around the filler neck, in addition when opening the passenger's side door consumer noticed electric static. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 1 | 12/17/2004 | |
| 1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mr consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 12000 | 5 | 09/02/1996 |
| Consumer 1996 suburban conventional cab fuel injection pump failed at 12,000 - 22,000 miles. vehicle engine also revved by applying brake pedal. *ts *jb | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 80000 | 25 | 10/01/1996 |
| Engine stops running with no warning. this can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. i have owned this vehicle since new. this has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. this has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. i have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than i can count. i have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. could not or would not fix the problem. i have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). i have spent at least $5000 trying to fix this problem. engine stopped last monday and will not restart. am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.*jb | |||