Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Crew Cab Pickup Trucks. The Front, Inner Corner Of The Fuel Tank Can Contact The Body Sill Either Intermittently Or Constantly. This Movement Can Cause A Discernible Noise And, Over Time, Can Wear A Hole In Or Crack The Fuel Tank At Point Of Contact.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
C10
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V187000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In Fuel Leakage And A Distinct Fuel Odor If The Tank Were Filled Above The Level Of The Hole Or Crack. In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Tank For Wear And, Either Install A Spacer Between The Fuel Tank And The Front Crossmember, Or If Necessary, Replace The Fuel Tank.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19970301
End Of Manufacture
19970930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
55272
Date Owners Notified
19980824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19980810