Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| 1531156 | 01/01/2004 | 10008783 | Parts showing no stock or not available. *mj | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01495 | 01/01/2004 | 10005511 | Duramax diesel fuel in oil diagnostics. service vme. lb7 6.6l engine. sit bulletin 1401353. various models including 2003 and 2004 gmc c4500 and 5500 trucks. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 030604010 | 01/01/2003 | 10000941 | 6.6l lb7 duramax diesel fuel pressure regulator replacement. 2500/3500 and c4500/c5500 series models. *tt | 04/04/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01568 | 01/01/2004 | 10005409 | Hard to fill fuel tank at high volume diesel pumps. sit bulletin 1411583. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 02029 | 01/01/2004 | 10006934 | Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| 030604049 | 10/01/2003 | 10004311 | Revised fuel system diagnosis pickup. *tt | 12/02/2003 | |
| 030602 | 06/03/2002 | 637176 | Some vehicles may display a diagnostic trouble code of p0446 (evap canister vent). *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| 051002 | 05/10/2002 | 636643 | Subject in regards to fuel system servicing on the lb7 fuel injection. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
| 020604029 | 06/01/2002 | 634782 | Service manual update regarding revised fuel system diagnosis-high pressure side. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 221001 | 10/22/2001 | 628016 | Some 2500 hd 3500 series trucks with the 6600 duramax ld7 engine may exhibit a fuel pressure sensor leak at the function block. *tt | 03/01/2002 | |
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623574 | Information regarding duramax 6600 diesel fuel system.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||||
| 01761B | 01/01/2004 | 10007211 | Fuel gauge diverts to empty after idling on incline or refueling. *nm | 06/03/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 010101 | 01/01/2001 | 623497 | Some vehicles may experience repeat fuel pump failures. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 3422 | 10017303 | Duramax diesel pilot to main injection fuel knock noise. *tt | 11/02/2005 | ||
| 01624 | 01/01/2004 | 01624A | 10007238 | Gen iii engines with maf (mass airflow) sensor code p0101. *tt | 06/04/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| 01312 | 11/17/2003 | 10004093 | Fuel leak concern from the fuel rail pressure sensor. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 1522387 | 05/26/2004 | 10008451 | Special policy adjustment - injectors - replace. *mj | 08/02/2004 | |
| 04039 | 12/01/2009 | SB-04039C | 10007861 | Special policy adjustment - injectors - replace. *mj updated 2/21/08. *nj csc letter was received. updated 3/5/10. *pe | 07/13/2004 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 3616 | 10018560 | Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
| 3325 | 10017191 | Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 040849019 | 08/01/2004 | 040849019A | 10011222 | Cranks but no start, stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading, no fuel, vehicle is out of fuel and fuel gauge reads above empty. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin number 04-08-49-019. *tt | 01/11/2005 |
| 3149 | 3149A | 10010880 | Fuel pressure regulator connector or terminal repairs. *tt | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3087 | 01/01/2004 | 10009516 | Updated part number for bulletin 04-08-49-019 stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 01490 | 01/01/2004 | 10005505 | 6.6l lb7 diesel engine recapping tool for fuel system high-pressure side diagnosis. service vme. sit bulletin 1401058. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 030604047 | 10/01/2003 | 10004308 | Revised fuel system diagnosis-high pressure side. *tt | 12/01/2003 | |
| 030604048 | 04/01/2004 | 030604048A | 10004309 | Revised fuel system diagnosis cab chassis. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| 4150 | 10/11/2006 | 10020582 | Dual tanks fuel gauge defaults to empty - new calibrations. stall start tank transfer. vehicles with 6.6l rpo lb7 or lly engines. *kb | 11/20/2006 | |
| 3630 | 07/01/2009 | PIT-3630F | 10019889 | Inaccurate fuel gauge readings/rear float arm stuck. *tt updated 03-01-07. *kb updated 3/15/10. *pe | 05/08/2006 |
| 3630A | 3630B | 10017273 | Fuel gauge is inaccurate or reads empty on diesel equipped chassis cab with dual tanks. *tt | 10/31/2005 | |
| 02089 | 01/01/2004 | 10007789 | Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. service vme. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| 01761 | 01/01/2004 | 10006359 | Fuel gauge diverts to empty after idling on incline. sit bulletin 1459166. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 14 | |||
| Consumer stated the vehicle would leak diesel fuel into the oil, and overflow when the injectors stuck open. the problem happened 14 times. vehicle would go into limp mode, and would reach certain rpms when this happens.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/09/2008 | 81979 | 1 | |
| State inspection, failed due to rotted fuel filler neck. was told for awhile it was due to gas cap, replaced that, light would go on and off. when it would no longer go off took back to dealers. dealership replaced fuel filler neck, along with valve/sensor at a cost of over $500. gm will not help as they claim it was due to environmental factors (we live in ma). also, parking brake backing plates rusted out, e-brake cables frozen, had to replace those at another $850. old parts not available, dealer repaired. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 40000 | 2 | 08/25/2001 |
| When the air conditioner (a/c) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. there is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. there is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. the dealer claims that the noise is normal. *ak engine burns 3 qts. of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate. *ph *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/11/2004 | 69148 | 6 | 11/10/2004 |
| I recently purchased a 2001 gmc sierra,the first tank of fuel that was put in the fuel gage jumps from full to empty, it has continued to do this until the current date, i have several people i have talked to in my area with same vehicle with different years 1999-2002, experiencing same problem, was told by mechanics that it is the fuel sending unit, have talked to people who's vehicles have shut down because of it, should be a recall on this problem,very unsafe!*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 49274 | 12 | 05/01/2001 |
| Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine idling to low when stopping. dealer says problem is normal. let's test drive a new truck and show me it is normal. this truck is a lemon in my eyes!*jb | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 3 | 08/11/2001 | |
| Fuel gauge has never worked properly( jumps from 1/2 tank to empty) today i was drive on ! 40 east at the posted speed of 75 mph with 1/2 tank of fuel and the vehicle just shut down, i did get safley to the shoulder, to find i was out of fuel ...i t read 1/2 tank previously i had heard of this happening to other gmc owners in this area but it was their fuel pumps. the dealer says it is the local refinery's falt for additvies in the fuel .. and this is the only area where the fuel system is being affected. my employeer had 2 fuel pumps put in her new gmc yukon in 6 months, at her expense. i do not want to pay for defective parts or an vehicle that is unsafe for the intersate. | |||
| 8 | |||
| After fuel pump was replaced, the vehicle wouldn't start. *ph while the vehicle was under warranty, it would not start. the fuel pump was changed but not the connector. the problem resurfaced and quit running numerous times. the service dealer stated that the fuel cap was not tight enough which caused this problem. (the cap was tightened) the vehicle stopped running while at a traffic light more than once. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had to pay for repairs because the vehicle was then out of warranty. several weeks later the problem recurred and the service dealer found no gas pressure and replaced the pump. the vehicle stopped again while the consumer was making a left turn. the consumer had taken upon himself to go under the vehicle and wiggled the wiring harness which started the vehicle. the service dealer changed the fuel pump connector harness. (the connector was burned and pitted) *sc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/26/2002 | 1 | 06/18/2001 | |
| While driving and with no warning, the vehicle leaked fuel. dealer notified. *ak injector pump failed, truck would run but fuel would run down the side of the engine with it running on the exhaust pipe, possible fire condition. *scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 06/26/2002 | 1 | 06/18/2001 | |
| While driving and with no warning, the vehicle leaked fuel. dealer notified. *ak injector pump failed, truck would run but fuel would run down the side of the engine with it running on the exhaust pipe, possible fire condition. *scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 02/22/2007 | 75000 | 100 | 06/07/2005 |
| Fuel gauge has been malfunctioning for several months now - sometimes works properly, but other times reads empty when tank is full, reads more fuel than in tank, etc. i have several friends who have this generation of gm full-size truck (gmc sierra, chevy silverado, gmc yukon, chevy tahoe - gmt800 series), and most of them have the same problem. i am told that the issue is with the fuel sending unit. *jb | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 107000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving any speed, the gas gauge goes up and down, and the fuel light flashes. the dealership determined the fuel sending unit needs to be replaced. | |||
| 02/03/2006 | 30 | ||
| My gas gauge dances constantly or just stays on empty with gas gauge always on gmc sierra 2001. sometimes it shows the gas level correctly for about 30 minutes after getting gas then it moves around or goes to empty even though it is not empty. *jb | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 44500 | 1 | 08/20/2001 |
| Vehicle stopped running while driving 20 mph, with a quarter of tank of fuel registered on the fuel gauge. dealer was notified, and dealer informed consumerthat the vehicle was not covered under a recall.*ak | |||