Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V080000 Reported March 8, 2013

Cng pressure relief vent pipe

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Other · 48 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V080000
Manufacturer Campaign
13065
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
48
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 8, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 chevrolet express vehicles converted by impco automotive to run compressed natural gas (cng), manufactured between november 23, 2010 and december 23, 2010 and equipped with a four tank configuration using a pressure relief device (prd) and pressure relief vent pipe assembly. in the affected vehicles, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly may have been built incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment. if an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire may result.

Corrective Action

Impco automotive, in cooperation with general motors will inspect and make any necessary repairs on the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly. the safety recall began on march 28, 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

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 13V080000 or campaign 13065.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V080000

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

What is recall 13V080000?

NHTSA recall 13V080000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 8, 2013. It addresses: Cng pressure relief vent pipe. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V080000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13065. 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.