2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and others recall: engine and engine cooling
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 3, 2006. It covers about 38,439 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 38,439
- reported
- Aug 3, 2006
- owners notified
- Aug 31, 2006
- related complaints
- 153
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Risk
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V289000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Avalanche 2004 2004
- Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2005-2006 20052006
- Chevrolet Kodiak 2006 2006
- Chevrolet Silverado 2004-2006 200420052006
- Chevrolet Suburban 2004-2005 20042005
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2006 2006
- GMC Sierra 2004-2006 200420052006
- GMC Topkick 6500 2006 2006
- GMC Yukon XL 2004-2006 200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 153 complaints about engine problems.
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 15002006 Chevrolet Avalanche 15002006 Chevrolet Kodiak2004 Chevrolet Silverado2005 Chevrolet Silverado2006 Chevrolet Silverado2004 Chevrolet Suburban2005 Chevrolet Suburban2006 Chevrolet Suburban 15002004 GMC Sierra2005 GMC Sierra
Questions about recall 06V289000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 06V289000, reported on August 3, 2006, covers about 38,439 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V289000?
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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