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 02/01/2001 to 06/30/2002 | 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 | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 122000 | ||
| I own a 2002 pontiac montana and the fuel gauge is no longer working properly. it now gives me a reading of either having a full tank of gas or an empty tank of gas. there was no previous warning to the fuel gauge going bad. the incorrect fuel reading occurs at every start up, and the consequences of having an incorrect gauge is the possibility of running out of gas. i have not made a repair as of this time. please look into this issue, as many other owners are having this same issue, and it is apparent that the fuel gauge is faulty. failure occured in february, 2011. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 90342 | ||
| I own a 2002 pontiac montana extended version. i noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle and upon further investigation, i found that the fuel tank was wet from gasoline under fuel tank inlet tube. i searched the internet for recalls and found nhtsa campaign # 07v349000 which had the discription of the problem i had. i brought the vehicle to the dealership and was intially told that the problem was covered under this recall and the tank was removed and a new gas tank was ordered. i was called by the service manager the next day and i was told that my vehicle was not covered under this recall because it was the extended model and i was told that it could be repaired for $1,100.00. i asked the service manager if this was the same problem that was covered under the recall and he replied that it appeared to be, but that the extended length montana was not covered under the recall. i had the dealership install the old tank and called the manufacturer and received the same answer. | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. while refueling he noticed gasoline was overflowing from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07e021000, fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. sm. | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 80600 | 1 | |
| This 2002 pontiac montana has been owned by us since new. it now will not show a valid quantity of fuel , the gauge shows full most of the time. when it does not it is because it shows empty and the warning bell is ringing. turning off the car and restarting it stops the bell ringing and the gauge shows full again. i am searching the web to find a fix for this and i find many mentions of the problem by owners who have not fled a complaint with your office. this van also is in need of a heater core replacement, a problem that started last year in early 2008. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 69907 | 1 | |
| Service engine soon light on dash came on. a couple of weeks later i smelled gas and upon inspection found gas leaking from around gas tank fill neck area. in that i was concerned with a potential fire hazard i took it to the nearest gm dealer. diagnosis was a crack / fracture at the bottom of the fill neck going into the gas tank. as a result the gas tank had to be replaced. i note that this problem is similar or identical to the problem identified in recall # 07v349000. unfortunately the limited recall does not cover my vehicle. it appears further investigation is appropriate which could expand the recall. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 72452 | 1 | 10/11/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. while the vehicle was at the dealer for other maintenance work, the mechanic noticed a coolant leak coming from the intake valve gasket. the mechanic stated that the gasket needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 72,652 and failure mileage was 72,452. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| When the gas tank is 1/2 to almost full, the fuel will thump against the ends of the tank when the vehicle comes to a stop or moves forward. there is an open tac since may 2002 and i have been told that there are more montanas as well as other models involved. no solution as of yet, and i am getting tired or waiting for a solution or for the tank to fail. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Problem with the head gasket during normal driving condition starting by over heating look like a thermostat problem but is not. head gasket fail and gas from the cylinders escape to the block of the engine causing to over heat and damage to the engine. | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 9900 | 11/01/2003 | |
| Leaking gas tank for 2002 pontiac montana. tank liner is made of plastic. informed that there is a 'national back order for these tanks. other consuemrs may have similar problems. leak appeared at 9900 miles. vehicle under mfr. warranty. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. she also observed a small amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. the failure was related to a crack in the fuel tank inlet check valve. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage), although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 140,000. updated 1/5/09 *cn updated 01/09/09 | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 135000 | 1 | 06/06/2005 |
| We first noticed fuel smell in the garage. found a small puddle of gas under the rear of the vehicle. the leak was coming from a crack around the fuel tank inlet. i was not able at that time to take the vehicle in, so i repaired with some epoxy putty. this worked for about 3 months but then it began leaking again. this time i went online to look for replacement fuel tanks. i found a recall for this problem but it states that for the dealer to replace the manufacture date is june thru aug 2002. my vehicle was manufactured 11/2001. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Pontiac fuel tank defect. customer states that he spoke with the mfr and wants to know why its not a recall**cc consumer wrote complaint in spanish. *jb updated 01/07/08. *lj | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 05/24/2007 | 70000 | 6 | 09/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the head gasket and the intake gasket had corroded from a cooling leak. she also experienced overheating and the only coolant that the dealer is telling her to use is dex cool. the contact stated that this type of coolant has been known to cause failures and that there should be some other type of coolant to use. she stated that the power door on the passenger side has signs of corrosion, the fuel gauge is erratic and prevents her from knowing the amount of fuel in the vehicle, the driver side front tire hub is loose, the overhead console for the temperature and compass has failed, and the air conditioning has a hole in the hose. according to the manufacturer, since the contact changed her own oil, that is the reason she is experiencing so many failures. therefore, the manufacturer stated that they are not liable. the vin is unknown. the current and failure mileages were 70,000. | |||
| 05/03/2007 | 114000 | 20 | 06/08/2006 |
| 2002 pontiac montana gas gauge will shoot up to full and then drop to empty at any given time. i never have an accurate reading of how much fuel i actually have. yesterday while at my daughters school i ran out of gas and had to call aaa for fuel to get me to the nearest gas station. i must now set my trip counter at 0 when i fuel up. this could cause a problem if i run out of gas on the highway or something (i have children) maybe even cause an accident. this issue should be addressed by pontiac and a recall be set in place. i found out it could cost anywhere from 500 to 750 dollars to fix. ridiculous amount of money. *tr | |||