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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 03V435📅 Oct 29, 2003

2002 Chevrolet Silverado & 2002 GMC Sierra recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Some 2WD and 4WD pickup trucks, converted to either dedicated or bi-fuel compressed natural gas (cng) fuel usage, were assembled with a throttle cable that CAN contact and rub through the flexible pressurized fuel line creating a pinhole leak of natural gas to the atmosphere.

💥 The risk

A strong odor of natural gas may be detected from inside the vehicle, possibly accompanied by a hissing noise. If the natural gas were accidentally ignited, serious injury could result.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will secure the throttle cable to eliminate the possibility of contact with the cng fuel line. The cng fuel line, throttle cable, and cruise control cable are also to be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began on december 11, 2003. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V435000
Manufacturer recall #
03053
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
395
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 3, 2003
Built
Oct 1, 2001 – Jun 30, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 03053.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V435 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V435?

2002 Chevrolet Silverado & 2002 GMC Sierra. 395 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.