Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V301000 Reported June 30, 2004

Gm/fuel tank weld

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,857 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V301000
Manufacturer Campaign
04058
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
2,857
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 30, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. a weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. owner notification began on june 23, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 04V301000 or campaign 04058.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V301000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V301000?

NHTSA recall 04V301000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 30, 2004. It addresses: Gm/fuel tank weld. The recall affects approximately 2,857 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V301000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04058. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.