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 - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V349000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 20594 | 12/04/2007 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/08/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. the second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. the vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06230.customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E021000 | DELPHI | E (Equipment) | 742 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/12/2007 | 03/12/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.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, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3138 | 01/01/2004 | 10010058 | New part restriction at pqc on fuel tanks. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 07203 | 08/01/2008 | 07203C | 10024153 | Special coverage adjustment - fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fracture. csc was received. *nj updated 3/13/08. *nj updated 10/31/08. *pe | 03/13/2008 |
| 06230 | 11/01/2007 | 10023953 | Fuel tank housing fracture - replace fuel tank. *nj | 02/21/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a garage when he smelled a very strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the mechanic stated that the fuel tank was cracked. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a garage when he smelled a very strong odor of fuel. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the mechanic stated that the fuel tank was cracked. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. sm. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage the smell of fuel emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the fuel tank was cracked. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. rds | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 153379 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed there was a leak at the filler neck. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v349000(fuel system, gasoline:storage) applied to the contact's vin but the recall had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 153,379 and the current mileage was 153,626. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 153379 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated while standing next to the vehicle the smell of fuel emitted from the tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed there was a leak at the filler neck. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the recall under nhtsa campaign id number :07v349000(fuel system, gasoline:storage) applied to the vin but was now expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 153,379 and the current mileage was 153,626. rds | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and she was unable to determine how much fuel was actually in the vehicle. the dealer advised the contact of a remedy for the failure however, the contact was unable to identify what the remedy consisted of. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 160,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 95,000. | |||
| 07/28/2011 | 124500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the failure mileage was 124,500. sm. | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 138000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge inappropriately reports amount of fuel in tank. gauge fails at approximately 15 gallons used. the tank sensor indicates no fuel upon reaching the above amount until the car is restarted which at that time reads full even when less is present. while driving the gauge will again return to the empty state even when adequate fuel is present in tank. this situation will continue until the tank is refilled. when refilled the amount of gasoline measured at the pump and indicated as needed is inaccurate up to 3 gallons more needed to fill tank. *tr | |||
| 3060 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
| Gas leaking under the driver seat and under the hood. also, gas was pouring out from the motor. *la the window failed to open, the consumer is currently waiting on a new motor. the rear brakes were leaking, the tie rods had to be replaced because they were loose, the left rear stuck became stuck, when the gear was taken out of park and placed into drive and the consumer proceeded to accelerate the vehicle jerked, the engine light illuminated, the dealer determined the emission system was dragging, the driver side mirror vibrated, the bumper cover was loose. when the consumer attempted to turn the key in the ignition, the vehicle did not start, the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumer's concern. the fuel pressure regulator was leaking and the fuel filter was replaced. the vehicle would not go over 10 mph, the vehicle shifted and then returned to normal speed. the plastic on the drivers seat was loose. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 80500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2001 pontiac montana that is exhibiting the exact symptoms described in recall #07v349000. pontiac claims that my specific vehicle is not covered under this recall notice. i believe it should be. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2002 | 2 | ||
| While driving at highway speeds, engine check light illuminated and without warning vehicle suddenly began to jerk really hard. consumer was informed there was a problem with transmission.*ak there is a clunking/crunching noise from the engine when putting vehicle into gear, shutter under acceleration, dealer found that the fuel sender o-ring was leaking, also the transmission pan was full of metal. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 62000 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| Dt: contact states: the gas tank cracked at the seams and is leaked gasoline. the gas tank was made of plastic and cannot be fixed.. she called a dealer, and the dealer was getting lots of complaints about the same thing. but gm has not issued a recall. the vehicle has not been fixed yet; but she was going to have it fixed as soon as possible. *ak *sc | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Defective throat w/ gasket on top of gas tank, allowing vapors and possibly liquid leakage.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 1 | 10/05/2000 | |
| Fuel tank filler neck separated from tank, causing fuel leakage. dealer has been notified.*ak the consumer says the design of the fueltank and filler tube had flaw. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Ever since my husband and i bought the van it when you put it in a gear and step on the gas it would rev the engine and hit hard in gear and causing the van to jerk hard we took it to a mechanic where we were told and he said it was the drive shaft and replaced it and it should not jerk no more but it seems to be worse than it was when they fixed it. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. the fuel gauge on the instrument control panel inaccurately displays the amount of fuel present in the fuel tank. on some occasions he would hear the low fuel warning indicator while fuel was present in the fuel tank. he had not taken the vehicle to the dealership nor had he spoken with the manufacturer to-date. the current mileage was approximately 133,000. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. | |||