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GM Truck Recalls Point Out Sticky Fuel Sensor
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Trucks.com's website.
Trucks.com reports on pickup truck recalls in the industry for General Motors. 2016-2018 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD trucks are recalled due to a sticking fuel tank sensor that may allow the auxiliary fuel tank to overflow, creating a fire risk. The 18,574 recalled trucks were equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. If the fuel-level sensor in the front fuel tank sticks in the low-level position, the rear tank may overfill the front tank, potentially causing it to expand.
According to the Trucks.com article by Alan Adler, "About 1 percent of the recalled trucks are expected to have the issue. GM previously recalled 2011-2015 models for the same condition. GM began using a new low-pressure fuel pump in 2017, but decided to recall 2016-2018 models built before the new pump was used." Customers may hear a grinding or knocking noise if an over-pressurized front fuel tank expands and contacts a moving drive shaft. For those with this model, avoid a potential fuel leak by using only the front fuel tank until the recall repair is completed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did not indicate any fires associated with the recall.
View the full safety recall report here.