Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V289000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/2005 to 04/30/2005V (Vehicle)3843908/31/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/03/200608/03/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Consequence SummaryIf the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
NotesGm recall no. 06080.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm06/08/2011
PIP-4138K01/01/201110037933Ready06/08/2011
365010018969Engine overheating no coolant flow. *tt01/26/2006
05060103411/01/200510018733Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area. *tt01/12/2006
363210018549Service vme - engineering is investigating glow plug failures in northern indiana, northern ohio, and southeast michigan. *tt01/05/2006
03060403610/01/2006030604036A10012561Information on servicing fuel injectors to avoid contamination. *eh updated 03-19-07. *kb03/07/2005
3068B3068C10011576Turbo air charge cooler hoses oil seepage or blows off on acceleration. this also includes 2004-2005 lly c2 c3 c4 c5 k2 k3 d4 d5 e4 e5 models. *eh01/27/2005
318706/01/2009PIP-3187A10010865Engine low power will not go over 2300 rpms. *eh updated 6/11/10. *pe12/15/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-485111/01/201010037492Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm05/24/2011
PIP-485112/01/2010PIP-4851A10037492Gm: there is an intermittent engine light on due to five possible internal trouble codes. there may also be an extended crank after filling the fuel tank. *rm updated 5/31/11. *pe05/24/2011
PIP-485111/01/201010037492Ready05/24/2011
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
TB-09-06-04-02205/01/2009TB-09-06-04-022A10030110General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe08/03/2009
SB-07-06-04-019A11/01/200810028831General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe06/01/2009
06060406603/01/2007060604066A10021106Lbz, lly, engine with rough idle, poor performance, black/white exhaust smoke, mil/ses light on and one or more of the following dtc's p003a, p060b, p0230, p0403, p0401, p0606, p2146, p2149, p2152, p2155. (reprogram ecm and replace egr mot03/05/2007
39993999B10021076Loss of power when driving in extreme winter weather. *kb03/01/2007
423110021021Service vme. supplement to 00-02-35-003l. update on new i-shaft. *kb02/22/2007
400610021023Whine howl noise from the rear differential on vehicles equipped with an 8.6 rear axle. *kb02/22/2007
03069300105/01/2006030693001C10020839Diagnostic information on turbocharger malfunction due to lack of engine oil for lbz, lb7, and lly duramax diesel engine. *kb01/24/2007
0652203/01/200610019930Engine glow plug system concern - reprogram glow plug control module. *tt05/16/2006
374410019828Duramax head gasket and torque specification change. *tt05/02/2006
331712/01/20083317F10017214Hard start / no start outside temperatures below freezing. *tt updated 7/13/09. *pe10/28/2005
04060400112/01/2006040604001C10011126Various intermittent driveability conditions - hesitation, lack of power, etc. *tt01/03/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
PI-047405/01/201110038744Ready06/27/2011
PI-047405/01/201110038744Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. this is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector. *rm06/27/2011
PIP-3504C11/01/201010037516Ready05/25/2011
PIP-3504C11/01/201010037516Gm: there is a diesel engine hard start when hot. starts fine when cold. there will be no internal trouble codes. *rm05/25/2011
PIP-462904/01/200910030207Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. may encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power. *pe08/18/2009
SB-08-06-04-029B07/01/2009SB-08-06-04-029C10030123General motors: lbz, lly, lmm mil/ses light n dtc p0087-fuel rail pressure (frp) too low, lack of performance, no power, engine runs rough, no start (diagnose fuel system components). *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe08/05/2009
PIP430704/01/2008PIP4307D10023740Ses light on due to dtc p0101 and/or p0106 - inspect air filter and/or map sensor . with 6.6l diesel engine (rpo, lbz, lly, or lmm). *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj01/29/2008
06060100603/01/200610019849Information on 2006 6.6 lbz lly duramax diesel engine cylinder head gasket change - new head gasket and torque specification. *tt05/05/2006
372210019439Diesel engine extended idle smoke. *tt03/14/2006
358608/01/2009PIP-3586F10019434Diesel engine glow plug trouble codes. *tt updated 3/15/10. *pe03/14/2006
364710018605Diesel engine vibration felt at all rpm. *tt01/06/2006
35043504A10016491Hard start hot only after the engine has reached operating temperature and then shut off. *tt09/14/2005
030693001A08/01/2005030693001B10004319Diagnostic information for turbo failure due to lack of oil or repeat turbo failures. *tt12/02/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
34013401A10020072Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt07/19/2006
30683068D10009606Oil seepage from turbo air charge cooler hoses or hose blowing off during acceleration. possible diagnostic trouble code p0299. *tt updated 04-24-07. *kb10/08/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
PIP-462904/01/200910030207Chevrolet/gmc: diesel engine turbo dtc p2563 or p003a. may encounter a concern of ses light, reduced power, low power. *pe08/18/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
PIP-4492P08/01/201010036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe03/16/2011
PIP-4492P09/01/2010PIP-4492Q10036464Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/03/16/2011
PIP334302/01/2008PIP3343A10024344Possible engine oil leak due to pcv freeze-up, equipped with the 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, and 6.2 v-8 engines. *nj04/07/2008