Recall 09V154000: Fuel System Control Module Shorting

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Cadillac/Escalade 2009

Cadillac/Escalade ESV 2009

Cadillac/Escalade EXT 2009

Chevrolet/Avalanche 2009

Chevrolet/Colorado 2009

Chevrolet/Suburban 2009

Chevrolet/Tahoe 2009

GMC/Canyon 2009

GMC/Yukon 2009

GMC/Yukon XL 2009

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 06, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V154000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 27188

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 27,188 M/Y 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 is expected to begin on or before 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:
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.