NHTSA Recall 02V183000: Mounting (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet C6500.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V183000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02026 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | July 11, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
Safety risk
In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began august 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V183000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C6500 | 2001, 2002 |
| Chevrolet C7500 | 2001, 2002 |
| GMC C6500 | 2001, 2002 |
| GMC C7500 | 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.