NHTSA Recall 09V154000: Fuel system, gasoline
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,188 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V154000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08411 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | May 6, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V154000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2009 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2009 |
| Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2009 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 |
| GMC Canyon | 2009 |
| GMC Yukon | 2009 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2009 |
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.