Service Update
16089 Thin Wall Near Fuel Tank Attachment Tab
Reference Number:
Attention:

Release Date:
Revision:

N16207249

November 2016
00

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the
dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period.

Make
Chevrolet

Model Year
From
To
2017
2017

Model
Camaro

RPO

Description

Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management
system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections
and/or repairs.
Condition

Correction

A bubble may have formed during the molding process of the fuel tank, which results in a thin wall
condition near an attachment tab. The thin wall area of the tank may result in a fuel leak resulting in a
fuel odor, or fuel loss to the ground and/or a check engine light being illuminated.
Dealers are to replace the fuel tank.

Parts
Quantity
1
1
1
1
2
2
1 (If
Required)
1 (If
Required)

Fuel Tank
Clamp - Catalytic Conv
Gasket - Catalytic Conv
Gasket - Catalytic Conv
Bolt - Rear Suspension Cradle, Front
Seal -Fuel Pump (O-Ring)
Cam – Fuel Sender

Part Name

Part No.
23421807
22860193
22759470
21992620
11547921
22682111
22738433

Ring – Fuel Sender

10325852

Note: Use the VIN and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine which fasteners and gaskets to order.
Due to the small number of vehicles involved (12) dealers should not order parts for use as shelf stock. Parts should only
be ordered when inspection determines that it is necessary.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9102727

Description
Fuel Tank Replacement
- 2.0L and 3.6L
- 6.2L
ADD: Drain and Fill Fuel

Labor
Time

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A

2.8
3.3
0.4

Service Procedure
1. Replace the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement in SI.
Dealer Responsibility
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the
future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be
sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this bulletin must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers
take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded,
released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting

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Service Update
16089 Thin Wall Near Fuel Tank Attachment Tab
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

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 tools, equipment, 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 dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS4266
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

November 21, 2016

Subject: 16089 - Service Update
Thin Wall Near Fuel Tank Attachment Tab
Models: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro
To:

All General Motors Dealers

General Motors is releasing Service Update 16089 today. The total number of
U.S. vehicles involved is 12. Please see the attached bulletin for details.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen in the GWM system will be updated
November 21, 2016. A list of involved vehicles in dealer new inventory is attached to
this message. Please hold all warranty transactions until the VIN appears in IVH.
END OF MESSAGE
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