NHTSA recall 04V090000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 04V090000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03054B |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2004-02-24 |
| Owners notified | 2004-06-30 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Units potentially affected | 910873 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
What can happen
THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 03054B.SEE CAMPAIGN 03V-473 FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1997-03-01 to 1998-08-31. |
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| 1999 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1998-03-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 2000 BUICK LESABRE | Built 1998-09-01 to 2000-06-30. |
| 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE | Built 1997-03-01 to 1998-08-31. |
| 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE | Built 1998-02-01 to 1999-07-31. |
| 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE | Built 1999-03-01 to 2000-06-30. |
| 2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA | Built 1998-11-01 to 2000-06-30. |
| 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO | Built 1998-11-01 to 2000-06-30. |
| 1998 OLDSMOBILE 88 | Built 1997-03-01 to 1998-08-31. |
| 1999 OLDSMOBILE 88 | Built 1998-03-01 to 1998-12-31. |
| 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE | Built 1997-03-01 to 1998-08-31. |
| 1999 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE | Built 1998-03-01 to 1999-06-30. |
| 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE | Built 1999-05-01 to 2000-06-30. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Investigated as EA02030
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| EA02030 | Engineering analysis, opened 2002-10-22, closed 2004-03-09. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 16-NA-383 | 2024-07-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
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| PIP4723F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 21NA124 | 2021-07-19. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set. |
| PIP5163E | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure. |
| 16NA383 | 2020-06-22. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| PIP5725 | 2020-06-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days. |
| 16NA383 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| PIP4723C | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 05-06-04-035D | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. |
| 16-NA-383 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.