Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V385000 Reported August 6, 2008

Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar

General Motors, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 319 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V385000
Manufacturer Campaign
08237
Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
319
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 6, 2008

Defect Summary

Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and gmc topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.

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 08V385000 or campaign 08237.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V385000

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

What is recall 08V385000?

NHTSA recall 08V385000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 6, 2008. It addresses: Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar. The recall affects approximately 319 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V385000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08237. 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.