Vehicle recall 13V080000 · March 8, 2013
2011 Chevrolet Express
In the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23, 2010 and December 23, 2010 and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief device (PRD) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly. In the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.
- Consequence
- If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire may result.
- Remedy
- Impco Automotive, in cooperation with General Motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
- Notes
- This is General Motors campaign number 13065.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2013
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13065
- Owner notification
- March 28, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express (2011): 2011
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