NHTSA recall 98V187000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Chevrolet C10 and 2 more
Reported Aug 10, 199855,272 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Sep 1, 1994 – Oct 31, 1995
The defect
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. the front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. this movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
The risk
This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.