Recall 05V155000: Fuel Tank Module Replacement

MAKE / MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Suburban 2000-2001

GMC/Yukon XL 2000-2001

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V155000 RECALL DATE: April 14, 2005

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 316508

SUMMARY:
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result.

REMEDY:
Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit. The recall is expected to begin on May 31, 2005. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 05027. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.