Short Gas Cap Tether

budone · October 9, 2005

I saw today that Chevy is now replacing the short Gas Cap Tether under warranty work.

This is the TSB number: 05-06-04-043

topo4u2 · October 9, 2005

anyone have this TSB available so it can be printed out? Still hoping to find the print out for TSB 03-08-62-003B ...air hole rust in bumper. Boy..lots of TSBs.

robot225 · October 9, 2005

This is the TSB number: 05-06-04-043

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I would also like a printout of this if anyone has it. Thanks in advance.

GM-Tech · October 9, 2005

Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook on Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap) #05-06-04-043A - (Aug 2, 2005)

2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models

2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models

2004-2005 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models

This bulletin is being revised to correct the fuel filler cap P/N.

P/N 15225006 is released for 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles only. The correct fuel cap for the 2004 and 2005 model year is P/N 15225005. Dealers who currently have P/N 15225006 on order (possibly back-ordered) for this concern should cancel their order and re-order P/N 15225005.

Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-04-043 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).

Built Prior to the following VIN Breakpoints:

Plant

Plant Code

VIN Breakpoint

Arlington, TX

VIN Code R

5R230316

Flint, MI

VIN Code F

5F922638

Fort Wayne, IN

VIN Code Z

4Z279906

Janesville, WI

VIN Code J (GMC)

VIN Code J (Chevy)

5J226244

5J226273

Oshawa, ON

VIN Code 1

51302641

Pontiac, MI

VIN Code E

5E274724

Silao, MX

VIN Code G

5G234433

Toluca, MX

VIN Code M

5M116355

Condition

Some customers may comment that the fuel cap tether is too short to hook on the fuel door while fueling the vehicle.

Cause

The existing fuel cap tether is too short.

The existing fuel filler housing elongated hole is too small to accommodate the new fuel cap tether.

Correction

Important: Clean the fuel filler cap and surrounding areas prior to removing the fuel filler housing in order to avoid possible contamination.

Remove the fuel fill cap.

Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

Remove the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws (1) and retainer (2).

Important: It is NOT necessary to raise the vehicle in order to remove and/or install the fuel filler housing.

Remove the fuel filler housing from under the vehicle.

Install the new fuel filler housing, P/N 15289921, from under the vehicle.

Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws.

Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

Install the fuel tank filler housing to body TORX® screws and retainer.

Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).

Important: The new fuel cap, P/N 15225005 , tether strap installs in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing. DO NOT install the new fuel cap tether in the round hole in the fuel filler housing.

Install the new fuel cap, P/N 15225005 , tether strap in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing.

Install the fuel fill cap on the filler pipe and tighten until the cap clicks.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

15225005

Cap, Fuel Filler

1

15289921

Housing, Fuel Filler

1

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B9753*

Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap

0.2 hr

*This labor operation is for bulletin use only.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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robot225 · October 9, 2005

Thanks Tech!!

topo4u2 · October 10, 2005

Thanks Tech from me too....how about this last one? TSB 03-08-62-003B ...air hole rust in bumper

bigdogxx · October 10, 2005

I thought this was a issue to untill the service manager found the correct way to hang it.The strap was not designed to hang on the hook, the cap itself is while a idiotic design it does work that way.

GM-Tech · October 10, 2005

I thought this was a issue to untill the service manager found the correct way to hang it.The strap was not designed to hang on the hook, the cap itself is while a idiotic design it does work that way.

It's true that on those, the way you hang the cap was to put the lip of the cap on that hook, not by looping the tether over it. Still, I guess there were enough complaints about it that they decided to make it work the way that seems obvious.

GM-Tech · October 10, 2005

Thanks Tech from me too....how about this last one? TSB 03-08-62-003B ...air hole rust in bumper

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There are some pictures in this TSB, but they don't transfer over on a cut and paste...

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Cosmetic Rust on Front Bumper (Paint Affected Areas) #03-08-62-003B - (May 12, 2005)

2003-2004 Chevrolet Silverado

This bulletin is being revised to change model year information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-62-003A (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the front bumper is rusting around the air flow holes or the license plate holes.

Cause

The lack of chrome on the sharp edge of the bumper around the air flow holes and license plate holes may cause this condition. Refer to the illustration above.

Correction

Raise the vehicle to a good working height.

Clean any rust film off the bumper.

With a small fine flat file, file down the INSIDE edge of the bumper at a 10 degree angle (Just break the edge). Refer to the illustration above. A half round file will be needed for the curved area of the bumper.

Using 6.35 mm (1/4 in) fine line tape, run a clean line 1.6 mm (1/16 in) out from the edge that was just filed. Refer to the illustration above.

Wipe clean with an alcohol-based cleaner.

File the license plate holes at this time.

Wipe clean with an alcohol-based cleaner.

Tape around the outboard edge of the license plate holes.

Apply the Vinyl Etch Primer and allow to dry making sure that the filed edge has been covered.

Apply the Epoxy Primer and allow to dry.

Apply a single-stage black paint over the primer.

Remove the tape after the paint cures and clean any paint that may have wicked under the tape.

Clean the bumper.

Parts Information

Use the following *Sherwin Williams products.

Part Number

Description

E2G973

Vinyl Etch Primer

R7K242

Vinyl Etch Primer Reducer

PSH4605

4.6 Epoxy Activator

PSE4600

Epoxy Primer Gray

U1-33756

Black Paint

*We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from this firm or for any such products which may be available from other sources.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B1980

Bumper Assembly, Front Air Flow Opening - Repair

0.7 hr

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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gmcjoe · October 10, 2005

I thought TSBs were only covered by GM if the vehicle is still covered under warranty?

Are you saying they will pay for this fix even if you are outside of your warranty?

What years are having trouble with this? My 2000 is just fine.

topo4u2 · October 10, 2005

Thanks GMTECH, much appreciated. Now we shall see if dealer will look at that issue on my 05 silverado.....I have a few issues now.

I agree the gas cap teather is fine if you hang the cap on the clip...at least on mine.

cheers

az'03Silverado · October 11, 2005

How about....

-Cut the d**n thing off

-Replace with locking gas cap

-Place cap in stake-pocket hole when fueling.

That's what I did. Works great.

GM-Tech · October 11, 2005

I thought TSBs were only covered by GM if the vehicle is still covered under warranty?

Correct. A TSB doesn't imply there is an extension of the warranty. If you're out of warranty, this would normally not be covered. If you have a good dealer you work with, they may do it as a "goodwill" repair, but they have limitations. At most, we can approve this for 2/24 beyond the 3/36. Beyond that, it would require approval by the area rep.

What years are having trouble with this? My 2000 is just fine.

The model years this applies to is listed right in the TSB I posted.

gmcjoe · October 11, 2005

I thought TSBs were only covered by GM if the vehicle is still covered under warranty?

Correct. A TSB doesn't imply there is an extension of the warranty. If you're out of warranty, this would normally not be covered. If you have a good dealer you work with, they may do it as a "goodwill" repair, but they have limitations. At most, we can approve this for 2/24 beyond the 3/36. Beyond that, it would require approval by the area rep.