Cadillac Recall 09V-154: Fuel system, gasoline

Affected: 2009 Cadillac Escalade, 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT and 7 more. Filed with NHTSA on May 6, 2009, covering about 27,188 vehicles.

The problem

GM is recalling 27,188 my 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign09V-154 (09V154000)
Manufacturer number08411
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentFuel system, gasoline
Report dateMay 6, 2009
Owners notifiedMay 18, 2009
Vehicles affected27,188
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 09V-154 repair free?

Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 27,188 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.