The problem
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with 5.3l (rpo l59) v8 engines, the engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws were not manufactured to specifications and May break.
The risk
If the tube retainer screw breaks, fuel could leak from the fuel rail crossover joint, the engine May stall and, if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463. Note: the GM bulletin lists the tahoe and yukon models because canadian vehicles are included in the bulletin. No U.S. Tahoe or yukon vehicles are included in the U.S. Campaign.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-376 (04V376000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 04066 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | August 2, 2004 |
| Owners notified | July 30, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,103 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-376 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube and, if necessary, replace the retainer screws. Owners were notified by telephone on July 30, 2004, with a followup owner letter began August 5, 2004.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,103 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.