Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
03V435000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/2001 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)39512/03/2003MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/03/200310/29/2003
Defect SummarySome 2wd and 4wd pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that can contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas to the atmosphere.
Consequence SummaryA strong odor of natural gas may be detected from inside the vehicle, possibly accompanied by a hissing noise. if the natural gas were accidentally ignited, serious injury could result.
Corrective SummaryDealers will secure the throttle cable to eliminate the possibility of contact with the cng fuel line. the cng fuel line, throttle cable, and cruise control cable are also to be inspected and replaced if necessary. owner notification began on december 11, 2003. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 03053.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
153115601/01/200410008783Parts showing no stock or not available. *mj08/23/2004
0149501/01/200410005511Duramax 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. *tt03/01/2004
03060401001/01/2003100009416.6l lb7 duramax diesel fuel pressure regulator replacement. 2500/3500 and c4500/c5500 series models. *tt04/04/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
0156801/01/200410005409Hard to fill fuel tank at high volume diesel pumps. sit bulletin 1411583. *tt02/25/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0202901/01/200410006934Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. *mr05/19/2004
03060404910/01/200310004311Revised fuel system diagnosis pickup. *tt12/02/2003
03060206/03/2002637176Some vehicles may display a diagnostic trouble code of p0446 (evap canister vent). *tt11/20/2002
05100205/10/2002636643Subject in regards to fuel system servicing on the lb7 fuel injection. *tt11/12/2002
22100110/22/2001628016Some 2500 hd 3500 series trucks with the 6600 duramax ld7 engine may exhibit a fuel pressure sensor leak at the function block. *tt03/01/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
01761B01/01/200410007211Fuel gauge diverts to empty after idling on incline or refueling. *nm06/03/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
342210017303Duramax diesel pilot to main injection fuel knock noise. *tt11/02/2005
0162401/01/200401624A10007238Gen iii engines with maf (mass airflow) sensor code p0101. *tt06/04/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL
0131211/17/200310004093Fuel leak concern from the fuel rail pressure sensor. *tt11/18/2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
152238705/26/200410008451Special policy adjustment - injectors - replace. *mj08/02/2004
0403912/01/2009SB-04039C10007861Special policy adjustment - injectors - replace. *mj updated 2/21/08. *nj csc letter was received. updated 3/5/10. *pe07/13/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
04220204/22/2002636566This message states that some vehicles may have installed a diesel fuel cap with the d on the cap instead of the required gasoline fuel cap possibly causing vehicles to exhibit a p0442 code. *tt11/10/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
361610018560Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles. *tt01/06/2006
332510017191Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning. *tt10/27/2005
04084901908/01/2004040849019A10011222Cranks 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. *tt01/11/2005
31493149A10010880Fuel pressure regulator connector or terminal repairs. *tt12/15/2004
308701/01/200410009516Updated part number for bulletin 04-08-49-019 stall, inaccurate/incorrect fuel gauge reading. *tt10/04/2004
0149001/01/2004100055056.6l lb7 diesel engine recapping tool for fuel system high-pressure side diagnosis. service vme. sit bulletin 1401058. *tt03/01/2004
03060404804/01/2004030604048A10004309Revised fuel system diagnosis cab chassis. *tt12/01/2003
03060404710/01/200310004308Revised fuel system diagnosis-high pressure side. *tt12/01/2003
10060206/10/2002637218Some customers may comment that their fuel gauge reads e, empty, after filling the tank with the engine running on their one-ton chassis cab with dual fuel tanks. *tt11/21/2002
04290204/29/2002636582Some customers have commented that when their fuel gauge reads empty they still have 18 to 20 gallons of fuel remaining in the tank. *tt11/10/2002
30100110/30/2001628063On some 3500 chassis cabs, the fuel gauge will read e, empty, after filling the tank with the vehicle running. *tt03/05/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
PIT-3046E08/01/200810026704Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe12/04/2008
415010/11/200610020582Dual tanks fuel gauge defaults to empty - new calibrations. stall start tank transfer. vehicles with 6.6l rpo lb7 or lly engines. *kb11/20/2006
363007/01/2009PIT-3630F10019889Inaccurate fuel gauge readings/rear float arm stuck. *tt updated 03-01-07. *kb updated 3/15/10. *pe05/08/2006
3630A3630B10017273Fuel gauge is inaccurate or reads empty on diesel equipped chassis cab with dual tanks. *tt10/31/2005
0208901/01/200410007789Inaccurate fuel gauge readings and/or engine stall. service vme. *tt07/12/2004
0176101/01/200410006359Fuel gauge diverts to empty after idling on incline. sit bulletin 1459166. *tt04/29/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
02/20/200470000204/01/2002
 2002 gmc sierra denali wheel bearing failure left & right side as well as front differential trouble. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
10/01/20041
 Request for warrant on fuel injectors for life of vehicle. *bf the consumer did not believe that the extended warranty that gmc issued was fair. the warranty was only for 7 years or 200,000 miles which ever occurred first. the consumer stated the vehicle has 8 injectors and was concerned they may fail once the warranty expired. (dean sutton lawyer on behalf of client will reynolds) *jb