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 | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 138000 | 12 | 06/20/2004 |
| Own a 1999 chevrolet suburban 6.5 diesel engine, w/145k miles, suv was running ok but the last few months engine stalling and stop without reason, took suv to a repair center, diagnose with fuel injection pump failure, chevy dealer explained this is a well known defect, fuel injection pump has an electronic component (pmd) located on the side of the pump when engine gets hot sent failure signal to the main computer. contacted gm customer service to verified/understand the issue, answered that yes indeed they agreed about the problem also said they had campaign not a recall to fix the problem but they didn't make this announcement to the public. i asked for help to fix the problem was told that i run out of options only honor this problem for 10 years or 120k miles? i was not aware and never received a letter from gmc. this is a potential accident waiting to happen with terrible consequences, imagine if the engine stops or stall going down the hill in any urban or rural area; passing another car in a busy highway and stalling or just the engine quit running (frontal crash!!); crossing a busy intersection with school kids inside and no power (horrible accident with serious injuries or perhaps casualties!!); towing a camper or boat on a busy and fast highway and suddenly stall or stopping in front of a semi-trailer; crossing a rail road and stalling in the middle with people inside a train coming its way!!. these are a few consequences this failure can created, imaging a lawyer jumping on this issue with a lawsuit and trying to blaming on you guys!! while this is a factory failure and poor design. i had replaced the pump module drive (pmd) and after spending over $1000.00 still have the same problem. at the present time i am not driving the suburban until i hear from your agency to see the results of your investigation. hoping you will take care of this matter in a serious manner, i just want to thank you in advance for your help. god bless. *ak | |||
| 12/25/2003 | 90000 | 2 | 04/15/2003 |
| Fuel injector pump on 6.5l diesel has failed twice, failure of injector system has caused damage to starter and 7 of 8 glow plugs. *ak | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 73000 | 1 | 08/31/2002 |
| Vehicle is a 1999 chevrolet suburban k2500 with gm 6.5 liter turbo-diesel engine. the vehicle stalled in interstate traffic (i-270) multiple times on october 21, 2003. i called the dealer, and was informed that the likely cause was the electronic fuel injection pump, which gm has warranted for 10 years or 120,000 miles. the dealer thereafter replaced the injection pump under warranty. while i am pleased that the part was replaced at no cost to me, i believe that this represents an unacceptable defect. gm is obviously aware that the part is defective, or it would not have agreed to replace it for free after the rest of the vehicle warranty had expired. in this case, there was no harm, but these engine are often used in trucks and large suvs that are designed for towing and hauling. for example, we purchased this vehicle to tow a horse trailer that is weighs over 5000 lbs. when the vehicle stalls, it loses power steering and braking. the potential for disaster when towing a large trailer is very high, and the stalling occurs without warning. *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the fuel pump wire failed and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v155000 (fuel system: gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the dealer advised the contact that the fuel pump wire was an updated version. the failure mileage was not available. kmj | |||
| 12/20/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated the fuel pump wire on the vehicle failed. this caused the vehicle not to start. the dealer replaced the fuel pump module on the vehicle. the dealer stated this fuel pump module used was an updated version from nhtsa recall campaign id number: 05v155000) fuel system: gasoline: delivery: fuel pump. | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 60000 | ||
| I now have my third transmission and second fuel pump | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 140000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact, who is a mechanic, stated that the vehicle would crank, but not turn over. he removed the fuel tank and fuel pump assembly and noticed that the connection to the fuel assembly had melted. there was a nhtsa campaign id number 05v155000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) for the 2001 chevrolet suburban. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. | |||
| 03/21/2007 | 130000 | 5 | 07/19/2003 |
| It will not start!! i have to listen for the fuel pump to start circulating before i turn the ket on all the way. i have dropped the fuel tank, and replaced the fuel pump 5 times, the plug and wires on the fuel pump, the fuel relay, you name it i have fixed it at least twice. after a month or no longer than two, i'm fixing it again. this will be the 6th time unless i got some more helpful information. we have a new motor in it and new transmission too. it has 140,000 miles on it and i take very good care of it.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 85614 | 1 | 04/16/1999 |
| Check engine warning light would illuminate during normal vehicle operation and subsequent mechanical inspections could not detect the following impending problem. my family and i were returning from a weekend vacation in arizona on our way home. while driving through the middle of the desert just past the california/arizona state line i heard a loud pop and our vehicle lost power. we were towed back into needles, ca and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. we were forced to stay the night in a local hotel as a new pump had to be installed in the gas tank. i have been informed that there have been numerous problems with suburban fuel pumps and some recalls have resulted from this situation. i would like to know if there is an avenue i can pursue for repair compensation as this was a costly replacement. sincerely, steve rodriguez. *nm | |||
| 01/08/2006 | 157000 | 1 | 03/21/2001 |
| Wife drove vehicle 75 miles away from home called to say it would not start. replaced fp relay, no change. had towed $225.00 . *jb | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 72100 | 2 | 09/20/2002 |
| I stopped at a store, did some shopping, came back out and the truck would not start. i then called a tow truck and had it taken to a shop. the next morning i got a call from the shop that the truck started just fine. i had them run $280 worth of test to find nothing that stood out but was informed that it was probably the fuel pump. they changed the fuel filter and everything has worked since; until today. now my truck will not start. i have read hundreds of submissions on various web sites about the failure problems of gm fuel pumps (on suburbans) and have two good friends that have already been through this. obviously i am going to have to have it replaced, but it should be time for gm to take responsability for a poorly designed system instead of profitting off of the consumers woes.*ak | |||
| 11/28/2004 | 3 | 07/17/2003 | |
| The fuel pump on my vehicle has gone again, and has to be replaced, this is a very costly repair and is one that i have made before on this vehicle. i have researched this, and found that the problem with the fuel pump that i am having is a common thing among the 1999 tahoes, and was wondering is there is any talks of a recall on this part?*ak | |||
| 03/04/2001 | 29550 | 15 | 02/11/1999 |
| Toyota of orange did not stand by their guarantee of lemon used cars. i purchased a used vehicle from them and continuously have had problems with the car. not only did they not fix the problems, but they would not take the car back. i am now past the eligable time limit for 'lemon law' benefits and am stuck with a defective car that i cannot even sell for the 'kelly blue book price', because it does not run properly. | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Reverse gear dropped out of drivetrain. fuel pump failed when attempting to start parked vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 4 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle was purchased new on 01/29/2000 - battery replaced on 03/22/2000, fuel pump replaced on 03/22/2000, missing lug nuts installed on 03/22/2000, backing plates on rotors repositioned on 03/22/2000, fuel sender replaced on 06/15/2000, fuel pump electrical ground wire replaced on 10/23/2000, fuel pump replaced on 10/26/2000, | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Fuel pump failure; three fuel pumps were replaced by dealer. repairs were done under warranty. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 02/17/1999 | ||
| Loose fuel line, causing a fuel leak, which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 85000 | 2 | 04/15/2003 |
| Fuel injector system on 6.5l diesel has failed twice, failure of injector system has caused damage to starter and 7 of 8 glow plugs. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 12 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Fuel injectors are defective, and causing vehicle to stall at random. there is no permanent fix only thing dealer can do is clean injector. very unsafe to have car just clog and lose all power on the highway at 65 mph. problem is not fix and car is not safe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 628000 | 1 | |
| Intermittently while driving at 5 mph vehicle stalled, also, vehicle suddenly accelerated. independent shop replaced the fuel injection pump. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 2 | ||
| 1999 suburban with brake problems customer believes that her vehicle should have been included in the gm recall #630-2438**cc the consumer was having problems with the abs activating at low speeds. the abs sensor was removed and corrosion was cleaned from the knuckles. the right front caliper bolt was replaced. even though the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall there were certain vehicle identification numbers. the accelerator pedal was hard to push down. the dealer cleaned the injectors. the rear wiper had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| Fuel injectors are defective, and causing vehicle to stall at random. there is no permanent fix only thing dealer can do is clean injector. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| There have been three sets of brakes pads and rotors replaced. when consumer applied brakes brake pedal went all the way down to the floor ,and vehicle would turn in opposite direction. also, vehicle was leaking brake fluid and the fuel injectors were failing. windshield leaks. consumer has contacted the dealership.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/07/2004 | 96000 | 2 | |
| In may 2004 i noticed a gasoline smell in my garage. upon investigating it was coming from inside the gas tank guard on my 1999 chevrolet suburban. after removing the guard a small pinhole leak was detected in the tank. the tank had rusted through due to an inability of water, salt, and debris to be cleared from the guard because it contains no drain holes. i repaired the tank with an over the counter repair kit due to the need of the vehicle. i contacted chevrolet but was told that since i fixed the tank myself there was nothing they could do for me. on 11/07/04 i again noticed gas fumes in the garage. upon looking i discovered two new holes rusted through the tank. at this point i don't know what to do because i fear the tank is rusted too thin to rely on for safety reasons. i believe a general engineering oversight would allow a plastic bowl shaped guard to be strapped below a metal tank without at least some drain holes to allow water to escape. i'm writing because we keep the suburban in excellent repair and i'm possitive there are other such designed tanks with the same problem. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Constant fuel leak and smell in for repair 4 times nothing left to fix still leaks. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| I am concerned about the fact that in this size of vehicle that the fuel tank ruptured and that the doors crimpled so bad that the passengers were unable to get out of the vehicle in a timely manner. please contact me concerning this. thank you. *ak | |||
| After filling up gas tank full strong fumes from gas tank will enter into vehicle, possibly causing health risk.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 51000 | 1 | |
| While driving and without any warning vehicle stalled. technician indicated that fuel charcoal filter clogged the tank, causing gas to leak. manufacturer stated fuel system failed because of poor maintenance.*ak | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| When gasoline tank is filled (or near full) a strong gasoline odor is noticed at the rear of the vehicle. odor is stronger on opposite side of filler cap/tube. dealer was notified and found no problem, attributed it to possibly a loose gas cap. | |||
| 05/26/1999 | |||
| There is a strong odor of gas fumes in vehicle. dealer was notified about this problem and tightened gas cap. consumer still smelling gas fumes. on may 28th, vehicle would not start. this was to due to a stripped battery cable. battery and battery cable has been replaced by the dealership. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/23/2005 | 103000 | 1 | 01/18/1999 |
| 1. driving down the highway at 65 mph. 2. fuel pump failed. sudden power failure. my wife was drving and had a difficult time controlling the large vehicle and safely bringing it to a stop. 3. replaced the fuel pump. | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 138000 | 12 | 06/20/2004 |
| Own a 1999 chevrolet suburban 6.5 diesel engine, w/145k miles, suv was running ok but the last few months engine stalling and stop without reason, took suv to a repair center, diagnose with fuel injection pump failure, chevy dealer explained this is a well known defect, fuel injection pump has an electronic component (pmd) located on the side of the pump when engine gets hot sent failure signal to the main computer. contacted gm customer service to verified/understand the issue, answered that yes indeed they agreed about the problem also said they had campaign not a recall to fix the problem but they didn't make this announcement to the public. i asked for help to fix the problem was told that i run out of options only honor this problem for 10 years or 120k miles? i was not aware and never received a letter from gmc. this is a potential accident waiting to happen with terrible consequences, imagine if the engine stops or stall going down the hill in any urban or rural area; passing another car in a busy highway and stalling or just the engine quit running (frontal crash!!); crossing a busy intersection with school kids inside and no power (horrible accident with serious injuries or perhaps casualties!!); towing a camper or boat on a busy and fast highway and suddenly stall or stopping in front of a semi-trailer; crossing a rail road and stalling in the middle with people inside a train coming its way!!. these are a few consequences this failure can created, imaging a lawyer jumping on this issue with a lawsuit and trying to blaming on you guys!! while this is a factory failure and poor design. i had replaced the pump module drive (pmd) and after spending over $1000.00 still have the same problem. at the present time i am not driving the suburban until i hear from your agency to see the results of your investigation. hoping you will take care of this matter in a serious manner, i just want to thank you in advance for your help. god bless. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 61900 | 1 | 02/21/2002 |
| Dt: caller says vehicle stalled. the lights on the dashbord came on and the vehicle died. this has happened 6 times, she did not know when it will happen. it stalled at any speed and under any condition. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. the caller said the gas gauge malfunctioned, and there was a recall on other years of model. the gas gauge would show full and go down to empty and back up to full, now it will not move at all. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 57200 | 1 | |
| Consumer noticed that whenever putting gasoline into the gas tank to the full level, and then driving vehicle it becomes half full, but fuel gauge indicates full without the consumer adding gas to the tank. *ak | |||
| 68000 | 1 | 09/28/2002 | |
| The gas gauge on the dashboard did not read the correct fuel level in gas tank. the cause of the failure was undetermined. *ph *scc *jb | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Radiator was replaced. also, brake master cylinder was replaced. transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock. *yh | |||