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2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: filler pipe and cap

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 8, 2012. It covers about 9,389 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,389
reported
Aug 8, 2012
owners notified
Oct 1, 2012
related complaints
21

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Water and road contaminants may become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may cause the pipe to corrode.
Risk
Significant corrosion may allow fuel to leak during refueling, and in the presence of an ignition source; there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel filler neck, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 1, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546 and GMC at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 12V388000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about fuel system problems.

2003 Chevrolet Express2004 Chevrolet Express2003 GMC Savana2004 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 12V388000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana filler pipe and cap?

Yes. Recall 12V388000, reported on August 8, 2012, covers about 9,389 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V388000?

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel filler neck, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 1, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546 and GMC 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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