Vehicle recall 07V349000 · August 8, 2007
Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Montana and 2 more models
On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
- Consequence
- A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes Buick rendezvous and Pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; Chevrolet venture and Pontiac montana vehicles built from June through August 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 06230.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
- 07V349000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2007
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06230
- Owner notification
- December 4, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,594
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Rendezvous (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Chevrolet Venture (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Pontiac Aztek (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Pontiac Montana (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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