| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005050870 | Incident Date: May, 27 2005 |
| Consumer's City: GOFF | Consumer's State: KS |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC |
| Model Name: SUBURBAN | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3GNGK26U83G | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 26 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 14 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated the fuel tank collapsed, crushing the fuel pump, which has been replaced twice. the fuel tank was plastic. the vent to the fuel tank was blocked and caused a vacuum which crushed the fuel pump. the first time, the vehicle was driven at 45 mph, it shut down without warning and would not restart. an indicator light illuminated, stating the computer shut down the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and the fuel pump was replaced. less than three months later while driving, the problem recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership. the fuel pump was replaced a second time, and the vent for the fuel tank was retro fitted to the engine compartment. the vehicle has not had any more problems. *ak |
