NHTSA recall 13V225000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 13V225000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 13139/FA13GM001 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2013-05-15 |
| Owners notified | 2013-08-05 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Units potentially affected | 1791 |
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
What can happen
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
The remedy
GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
|---|---|
| 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
| 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
| 2011 GMC SAVANA | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
| 2012 GMC SAVANA | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
| 2013 GMC SAVANA | Built 2011-02-14 to 2013-02-20. |
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. |
| PIP5151B | 2024-04-22. Service bulletin. Duramax Fuel System Contamination Identification. |
| PIP5151 | 2024-04-22. Service bulletin. Duramax Fuel System Contamination Identification. |
| PIT5110D | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. HI |
| PIP5596A | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation. |
| 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 |
| 14096B | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. Cutaway Equipped with Gasoline or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Fuel Engines |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.