NHTSA Recall 04V376000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,103 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V376000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04066 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 2, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and may break.
Safety risk
If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine may stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on july 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began august 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463. Note: the GM bulletin lists the tahoe and yukon models because canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No u.s. Tahoe or yukon vehicles are included in the u.s. Campaign.
Notes
GM recall no. 04066.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationgm recall no. 04066.customers can also 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 04V376000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 |
| GMC Sierra | 2005 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2005 |
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.