Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 06-06-04-035 | 02/01/2008 | 060604035A | 10024266 | Use of e85 fuels in vehicles not certified by gm as being flexfuel compatible / aftermarket conversion of vehicles to operate on e85 fuels. 2008 & prior gm passenger cars and trucks not flexfuel (e85) compatible (including saturn), hum | 03/31/2008 |
| 050089078 | 09/01/2006 | 050089078A | 10020762 | Fuel system treatment plus, fuel sending unit corrosion and fuel system deposits. 2007 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks including saturns. *kb | 01/08/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 030604030 | 04/01/2009 | 030604030G | 10021799 | Various driveability functions due to clogged fuel injectors, mil/ses dtc's p0171, p0172, p0174, p0300, p1174, p1175. *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 8/4/09. *pe | 06/21/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 3208 | 10/13/2006 | 3208C | 10010607 | 4wd inoperative and or erratic fuel gauge and or diagnostic trouble code's. *eh | 12/02/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | ||
| The office of defects investigations (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by general motors (gm) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.general motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.less than 10 percent of theodi complaints involved an engine stall incident.during this investigation, gm developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.the bulletin was sent to dealers on august 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on august 15, 2011.see the investigative file for copies of gm's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| DP10001 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 01/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Level Gauge System Failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | ||
| The office of defects investigations (odi) analyzed complaint data provided by general motors (gm) as well as complaints submitted to odi from consumers.in total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.general motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.less than 10 percent of theodi complaints involved an engine stall incident.during this investigation, gm developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.the bulletin was sent to dealers on august 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on august 15, 2011.see the investigative file for copies of gm's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed. | ||||||
| DP10001 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 01/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Level Gauge System Failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
| PE11014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/25/2011 | Fuel level gauge system failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. one complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 75000 | ||
| The gas gauge is stopped working and displays the wrong reading, this caused my wife and children to stall on the highway, a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 105500 | ||
| The fuel light indicator does not go off. i have put gas in this vehicle on 2 sererate occasions in 1 day and it did not idicate any fuel. it continued to say low fuel. i just purchased this vehicle today... | |||
| 08/01/2011 | |||
| Fuel gage is failing to register gas in the tank, and engine keeps stalling. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Gas guage either does not accurately measure gas in the vehicle or doesn't work at all. problem has persisted over the pass year and has finally quit working. have run out of gas on 3 occiasions. on one incident had 5 month old baby in car at night. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Fuel gauge or sensor failure | |||
| 08/24/2006 | 12000 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds uphill, the strong odor of gasoline was present in the vehicle. the dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||