NHTSA recall 08V315000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 08V315000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 08205 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2008-07-14 |
| Owners notified | 2008-07-30 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Units potentially affected | 567 |
What is wrong
GM IS RECALLING 567 MY 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CUTAWAY VEHICLES WITH A 139" WHEEL BASE. THE FRAME RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY BE WIDER THAN SPECIFICATION.
What can happen
IF THE FRAME RAIL IS WIDER THAN SPECIFICATION, OVER TIME IT MAY CONTACT THE FUEL TANK HOUSING, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND FUEL TANK HOUSING AND WILL REWORK THE FRAME RAIL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-966-9463, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 08205.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | |
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| 2008 GMC SAVANA |
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.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 05-06-04-022V | 2024-09-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL. |
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| 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. |
| 04-06-04-051I | 2024-07-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 19-NA-044 | 2024-02-21. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy. |
| 140604005 | 2024-02-12. Service bulletin. Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available |
| 140604005 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available |
| 04-06-04-051H | 2023-08-28. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 10-06-05-002K | 2022-10-11. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set. |
| 05-06-04-022T | 2022-10-11. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL. |
| 05-00-89-072F | 2022-10-11. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.