Nov 12 2008
Auto Recall: Chevrolet, Silverado, 2005
Build Dates : June 25,2004 - July 26,2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V376000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20040730 Date Received by ODI: 20040802 Date Added to Databse: 20040805
Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04066
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1103
Summary:
On Certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3 (pro L59) V8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.
Consequence:
If the tube retainer screws breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and,if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30,2004,with a followup owner letter began August 5,2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 , or GMC 1-866-996-9463 . Note: The GM bulletin lists the TAHOE and YUKON models because Canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No U.S. TAHOE or YUKON vehicles are included in the U.S. campaign.