2004–2006 Chevrolet Silverado & 2004–2006 GMC Sierra + 7 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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 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
- 06V289000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 06080
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 38,439
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-630-2438
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 31, 2006
- Built
- Mar 1, 2003 – Aug 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- GM recall no. 06080.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.