NHTSA Campaign Number

06V289000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported to NHTSA: March 8, 2006

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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Affected Vehicles (8)

Year	Make	Model
2004	Chevrolet	Silverado
2005	Chevrolet	Silverado
2006	Chevrolet	Silverado
2004	Chevrolet	Suburban
2005	Chevrolet	Suburban
2004	GMC	Sierra
2005	GMC	Sierra
2006	GMC	Sierra

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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 06V289000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.