Vehicle recall 09V154000 · May 6, 2009
Chevrolet Avalanche, GMC Canyon and 8 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2009
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08411
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,188
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Escalade (2009): 2009
- Cadillac Escalade ESV (2009): 2009
- Cadillac Escalade EXT (2009): 2009
- Chevrolet Avalanche (2009): 2009
- Chevrolet Colorado (2009): 2009
- Chevrolet Suburban (2009): 2009
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2009): 2009
- GMC Canyon (2009): 2009
- GMC Yukon (2009): 2009
- GMC Yukon XL (2009): 2009
Has your Cadillac been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.