Colorado 2WD L4-2.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07012
Date: 070731
Campaign - Fuel Filler Cap Warranty Extension
Subject:
Special Coverage Adjustment - fuel Tank Caps
# 07012 - (07/31/2007)
Models:
2004 Chevrolet Colorado
2004 GMC Canyon
Condition
Some customers of 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon model vehicles may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten
properly, or the fuel tank cap won't come off or is broken. These conditions may also cause the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Special Coverage Adjustment
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date
the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or afier August 1, 2007 are covered by this special coverage
and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to August 1, 2007 must be submitted
to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are all 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO).
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this special coverage on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter shown in this bulletin - actual
divisional letter may vary slightly).
Service Procedure
Customers may inform technicians that the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or Service Engine Soon (SES) light is on and/or the fuel cap cannot be
tightened or removed.
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If the SES light is illuminated, record the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) using the Tech 2.
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If the fuel cap cannot be tightened or removed, proceed to the section below titled, Replacing Broken Fuel Cap.
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If DTC P0442 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), proceed to
section titled DTC P0442.
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If DTC P0455 - Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Large Leak Detected is stored in the ECM, proceed to section titled DTC P0455.
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Refer to the appropriate Service Information (SI) for additional Diagnostic Assistance.
