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Fuel System - Slow Tank Fill/Nozzle Shuts Off

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 08-06-04-017

Date: March 10, 2008

Subject:
Slow Fuel Fill, Premature Fuel Fill Nozzle Shut Off, Fuel Tank Difficult to Fill Full (Replace Fuel Tank)

Models:
2008 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, STS-V





Affected VINs

Condition

Some customers may comment that the fuel tank is difficult or slow to fill or that the fuel fill nozzle shuts off before the tank is full.

Cause

This condition may be caused by premature fuel fill nozzle shut-off. Dimensional discrepancies were found in some of the Fill Limiting Vent Valves (FLVV) that are molded in and are part of the fuel tank assembly.

Correction

Important:
DO NOT replace the filler neck, the fuel/vapor lines or other fuel components.

Replace the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement in SI.





Parts Information

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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