Recall 09V-154: 2009 Cadillac Escalade, 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 8 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2009, covering about 27,188 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-154
Report date
May 6, 2009
Vehicles affected
27,188
Owners notified
May 18, 2009

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Gm recall no. 08411.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V154000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cadillac Escalade2009All years
Cadillac Escalade ESV2009All years
Cadillac Escalade EXT2009All years
Chevrolet Avalanche2009All years
Chevrolet Colorado2009All years
Chevrolet Suburban2009All years
Chevrolet Tahoe2009All years
GMC Canyon2009All years
GMC Yukon2009All years
GMC Yukon XL2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-154?

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.

How is recall 09V-154 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.