Vehicle recall 08V385000 · August 6, 2008
Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick
The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling 319 my 2008 Chevrolet kodiak and GMC topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar C9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08E042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08237.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
- 08V385000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08237
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 319
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Kodiak (2008): 2008
- GMC Topkick (2008): 2008
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