Vehicle recall 06V289000 · August 3, 2006
GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado and 7 more models
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 (rpo L8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 (rpo L8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
- Consequence
- If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 06080.CUSTOMERS 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V289000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2006
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06080
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,439
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Avalanche (2004): 2004
- Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Chevrolet Kodiak (2006): 2006
- Chevrolet Silverado (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- Chevrolet Suburban (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (2006): 2006
- GMC Sierra (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
- GMC Topkick 6500 (2006): 2006
- GMC Yukon XL (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
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