Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The fuel system control module in your vehicle is the brain of the fuel system, making sure everything runs smoothly. However, in some 2009 models, a weak seal can let water seep in, potentially causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the fuel system control module, it could cause your engine to stall, not start, or act erratically. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're on the road.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty fuel system control module with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notice with the repair details, and you should contact them to schedule the fix as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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