NHTSA Campaign 13V225000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Issued by General Motors LLC · Reported May 15, 2013 · 1,791 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2011 1,791
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2012 1,791
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2013 1,791
GMC SAVANA 2011 1,791
GMC SAVANA 2012 1,791
GMC SAVANA 2013 1,791

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V225000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.