Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V044001 Reported April 5, 1994

Fuel:cng:tanks

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Other · 2,595 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V044001
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
2,595
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 5, 1994

Defect Summary

Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.

Safety Consequence

If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.

Corrective Action

Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.

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 94V044001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V044001

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

What is recall 94V044001?

NHTSA recall 94V044001 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 5, 1994. It addresses: Fuel:cng:tanks. The recall affects approximately 2,595 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 94V044001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.