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, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 5 | 03/16/1996 | |
| Service engine soon light illuminated and engine was running rough and misfiring, dealer replaced defective fuel injector, fuel filter, 3 injectors, distributor cap and a set of spark plug wires. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/14/2000 | |||
| Vehicle leaks anti-freeze at intake manifold gasket. mechanic told consumer has seen many tahoes with same problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 147954 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact's mother owns a 1996 chevrolet tahoe. the windshield wipers were not operating normally. they were repaired in 2001. recall 03v159000 component: visibility:windshield wiper/washer is related to the failure. the dealer confirmed that the vin is not related to the recall. the dealer also wrote on the invoice that the windshield wipers are working temporarily and can fail at anytime. the corporate office of gm was also notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 147956 and current mileage was 148114. updated 01/08/09 *bf the consumer stated the problems started when the vehicle would not start. it was determined the problem was the fuel pump. the headlights were not coming on. the consumer requested that the headlight switch be looked at. the vehicle began to shake and stall and white smoke emitted from the muffler. the check engine light also illuminated. updated 01/09/09. *jb | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 3 | ||
| Consumer was having trouble with electrical system. the exterior and interior lights inadvertently fail and cease working. consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to determine the cause; however, the dealer was unable to locate the problem. the consumer is still experiencing unexpected failure with the lighting system. also, check engine light was on. dealer could not determine why the light was on. fuel pump had to be replaced twice within the past year.*ak the blinker and turn signals have to be replaced frequently. coolant leaked into the engine and it had to be replaced. air bag warning light illuminated. starter was replaced. the steering wheel shook. the dealer replaced the idler arm and drag link. water pump leaked. power steering pump leaked. brake cable broke. pinion seal leaked. master cylinder leaked. *nm | |||
| 08/13/2003 | 110000 | 33 | 03/08/2003 |
| 1996 chevrolet tahoe 2 wheel drive 4 door 5.7 vortec fuel pump failure. i have replaced the fuel pump assembly 3 times in the last 45,000 miles(4 months)the wiring connector to the pump gets hot and melts the wires inside the pump the last one had melted the wire bare inside the tank.the pump still works but the pump assembly is unusable due to melting of the housing and resulting leakage. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| Replaced fuel pump on 7/27/02. fuel pump failed due to electrical problems again on 7/28/02. electrical connection to pump replaced and 2nd replacement pump installed on 7/30/02. total cost of repairs $665.58. safety recall tsb #98044, aug. 98 fuel tank - may contact body sill. i don't know if this was ever corrected on my vehicle. i am the second owner. it is possible that this recall was the cause of the problems with my vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 1 | 08/16/1996 | |
| Computer chip failed, and vehicle willnot start at all. dealership replaced computer chip, and noted that windshield wipers will not work. *ak consumer stated that the alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, daytime running lamps, airconditioner, and computer brain were all replaced. *slc | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 6 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Fuel pump has been replaced 6 times since purchase. mechanics at dealership mentioned to consumer that they replaced this component all the time, it was a defective part. *ak | |||
| 12/24/2000 | 8 | 09/01/1996 | |
| The pump on this vehicle has gone out 8 times with the most recent the24 of dec the vehicle just dies or stops in traffic . it also leaves no codes in the computer . i have talked to other diesel owners who are also having problems with the diesel fuel pump . this is not unique to just tahoe all the gm 6.5 are affected , gm has sent out an extentsion of the warranty to 120000 on 1994-2000 vehicles w/ diesel engines yet we continue to replace the pump every 8000-15000 miles. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Fuel pump electrical system failure. not sure if it is a defect but alarming just the same. wiring harness/connections on fuel pump and sending unit inside of fuel tank melted, overheated and burned. while this may be an isolated incident to my vehicle mechanics informed me that i was extremely lucky car did not catch on fire and tank ignite. *ak . | |||
| 12/19/1998 | 11/15/1996 | ||
| Fuel pump failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 177000 | 1 | 08/06/2004 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that there is a faulty fuel pressure regulator in 1996 chevrolet tahoe truck. this was noted on 7-12-05. a representative from the gm call center told the consumer that there was an upcoming recall on this part and that the fuel lines melt causing the fuel pressure regulator to go bad. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 56000 | 1 | 02/27/1996 |
| Consumer states: fuel injectin system 5,6,and 7 missing, and it is leaking. vehicle back fired a couple times before it needed a tune up. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Fuel regulator diaphram ruptured, leaking raw gasoline into crankcase/oilpan epa /emissions test failure. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | 1 | 01/05/1996 | |
| Sequential central port fuel injectors failed. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Fuel injectors failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 12/02/1996 | 1 | 07/17/1996 | |
| Fuel injector failed. | |||
| 09/14/1996 | 1 | 07/19/1996 | |
| Fuel injectors failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| There is a protective shield that covers gas tank located at lowest part of gas tank. water gets trapped, and tank is rusting from the outside inward. also, has been smelling gas. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/17/1997 | 0 | ||
| Comsumer took the car to get the gasoline gauge fixed. two days later noticed that there was a gasoline leak which caused underside of the car to be soaked with gasoline. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| When driving the fuel gauge doesn't work prorely. when tank is on empty there is another 6-8 gallons left in the tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 1 | 08/31/1996 | ||
| Gas gauge failed. | |||