Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
1
 Consumer stated after parking vehicle fuel leaked from fuel tank. vehicle was serviced, technician noticed fuel tank rusted. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/01/20081
 Spring of 2008 we replaced the fuel pump. then in november 2008 the fuel pump failed again. the mechanic said they were both brand new fuel pumps but he was unsure of why they both failed to work properly when we took it back in march 2009. 3 new fuel pumps all within one year sounds like a problem to us. the mechanic also had to replace the harness. each time when the fuel pump went out the car just wouldn't start. it would drive fine and then just not restart once turned off. *tr
04/28/20082640001
 Parked truck near dealership after having trouble starting it, tried to restart, it didn't. dealer took it in and called to say that fuel pump is shot and they had one in stock to replace it. then four hours later they said the wires to it were melted and the sending unit needs to be replaced. this is the 5th time to replace fuel pump for this truck in 264,000 miles. first was at 50,000 miles. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
11/11/200495600002/14/2000
 Fuel gage was acting erratic went full then empty with full tank . a few days later the truck would not start. found fuse in engine compartment blown for fuel pump. fuel pump wiring was melted in fuel tank causing short. had to replace pump and harness which was part of the pump housing. also replaced fuel filter due to lack of fuel flow (no power) a week later.
10/16/2002102/01/2001
 Vehicle would stall about once a week at any given time. then one day it would not start. when fuel pump was removed from the tank the power wire was shorted and melted inside the tank, had to replace the complete tank assmy. consisting of the pump, sending unit and wiring harness, the repair shop said we were very lucky that it did not explode, after researching this site i see that this has been a problem that dates back to new models released in 1996, and still nothing has been done about it ....why????? dt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
02/24/2008151000103/21/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 gmc suburban. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning and would not restart. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they discovered that the fuel pump sending unit wires were rotted out, which burned out the fuel pump. the fuel pump and sending unit had to be replaced. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 151,000.
08/06/2007108/01/1997
 Fuel pump failed more than three times, only in the summer. reason unknown, many similar vehicles have had the same problem. general motors has done nothing. *jb
09/28/2005112/18/2000
 Fuel pump electrical wiring system failure. inside cannon plug charred and wires are melted. cannon plug is cracked. this was all discovered when the vehicle failed to start and the fuel pump was being replaced. *nm
11/11/200495600002/14/2000
 Fuel gage was acting erratic went full then empty with full tank . a few days later the truck would not start. found fuse in engine compartment blown for fuel pump. fuel pump wiring was melted in fuel tank causing short. had to replace pump and harness which was part of the pump housing. also replaced fuel filter due to lack of fuel flow (no power) a week later.
09/20/200315000004/03/1997
 Melted wiring harness between fuel system sending unit and fuel pump inside fuel tank.
08/07/2002207/01/2001
 Fuel pump within the fuel tank shows signs of electrical shortage and melted wires. this condition could result into a fire within fuel tank. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak *nlm
 Vehicle would stall out at any speed, which cauised fuel pump to burn out, vehicle would not restart after this incident. consumer had repl three fuel pumps replaced, but, problem was still reoccurring. asking nhtsa assistance in this matter. provide any further information on this matter.*ak
12/04/2000
 Roads were snowy when engine died for no reason. lost control of vehicle & ended in a ditch. towed truck/ pulled vehicle out of ditch. had been to dealership many times for problem with engine. vehicle placed on diagnostic machine. no codes of problem showed. mechanic replaced fuel pump on diesel engine last moment.*ak
 Vehicle would not start up due to a short in the tank assembly. dealer replaced fuel pump. *ak
02/20/1998212/01/1996
 Fuel pump failed. yh
12/01/1998110/01/1996
 Fuel pump failed. yh.
05/03/199906/11/1997
 Fuel pump became inoperative. fuel pump, when taken out, was on fire inside the gas tank. the dealership was notified about the incident. consumer will notify the mannufacturer. *akr
2
 Fuel pump assembly running hot causing it to melt wire resulting in the vehicle cutting off intermittently.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
06/04/1999507/03/1997
 Ongoing problems with the fuel injection system causing the engine to hesitate and exhibit poor acceleration, dealer replaced fuel filter, fuel pump driver module, fuel injection pump, and added fuel conditioner. *tt
 Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle; however, problem still exists.*ak
1
 The vehicle has a fuel injection problem causing the vehicle to hesitate upon acceleration or accelerate suddenly on its own, the dealer has replaced the injection pump seberal times. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
09/03/20027
 We have had continuous problems with the fuel injectors. the previous owner had atleast one injector to go out. we had three more go out and then the dealership replaced the other four back in sept. 2001. sept. 2002 # 7 injector has gone out again. after speaking with a couple of mechanics and a service manager they reported to us that they have had lot of problems with the injectors in the 1997 & some 1998 models, but mid way in 1998 gm changed the type of injectors that they were using, but they have not recalled any of the old ones with the problems.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
1
 Damaged sending unit in 1997 gmc suburban. *mr a small plastic part in the bottom of the gas tank broke loose and caused severe damage to sending unit. the attachment of the plastic runner to the base of the tank was not secured on the assembly. *scc *jb
04/01/1997103/01/1997
 Baffles within fuel tank failed, destroying fuel sending unit. *ak
 Vehicle would not start up due to a short in the tank assembly. dealer replaced fuel pump. *ak