Special Coverage Adjustment
15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks
Reference Number:
GWM Number:
Revision Description:

Attention:

Make
Cadillac
Chevrolet

Release Date: January 2017
N150682
Revision: 03
2015682
This bulletin is being revised to change the expiration date for submission of customer
reimbursement requests based on the phase 2 mailing of customer notification letters.
Additionally, changes are made to the Warranty Information section regarding the process
of submitting customer reimbursement claims as well as revising part numbers and a
reminder added to the Parts section. Please discard all previous copies of bulletin 15682.

Due to part availability, this special coverage is being released in phases. The first phase includes all
2008 model year vehicles. Phase 2 includes all the remaining involved model years.
Model
XLR
Corvette

Model Year
From
To
2007
2009
2007
2013

RPO

Description

Involved vehicles are identified on the Applicable Warranties section 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

Special
Coverage
Adjustment

Correction

Some 2007 to 2009 model year Cadillac XLR and 2007 to 2013 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles
may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank
with fuel gauge level above 1/2, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the lefthand fuel pump module flange.
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles
(193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service,
regardless of ownership.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after July
25, 2016, are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes
provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to July 25, 2016, must be submitted to the
Service Contract provider.
Dealers are to replace the left hand fuel tank fuel pump module. The repairs will be made at no charge
to the customer.

Parts
Quantity
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2

Part Name
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Kit
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Kit
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Kit
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Seal
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Seal
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Gasket
Exhaust Pipe Clamp
Exhaust Pipe Clamp
Rear Crossmember Mounting Nuts
Trans Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer

Part No.
19354664
19354670
19354676
10354707
12555555
15272179
21992620
15102680
10345549
03537773
24205103

Note: Use the vehicle identification number (VIN), SI and the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to determine which parts
to order.
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A).
Please refer to your “involved vehicles listing” before ordering parts. Order parts on a CSO = Customer Special Order
only. DRO’s may be cancelled. All orders will be reviewed prior to being filled. Parts may have quantity limiters in
effect.
Note: Due to limited initial parts availability, dealers are encouraged not to order recall parts for use as shelf stock.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts
to confirm RIM managed status.

Copyright 2016 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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Special Coverage Adjustment
15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation

9900357
9900358

9900359

9900360
*

Description
Emissions - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND)
Evaporative Emissions Smoke and Flow Testing
Add: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Left Side
Chevrolet Corvette with Manual Transmission
Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette with Automatic Transmission
Customer Reimbursement Approved
- For USA and Canada dealers only
- For Export dealers only
Customer Reimbursement Denied – For USA dealers only

Labor
Time
0.1-0.3
0.3

Trans.
Type
ZREG
ZREG

Net
Item
N/A
N/A

ZREG

*

ZREG

**

2.5
7.5
N/A
0.2
N/A

For USA and Canada: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the Customer in Net/Reimbursement. Submit $20.00
administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.
For Export: Submit the dollar amount reimbursed to the Customer in Net/Reimbursement.

**

Submit $10.00 administrative allowance in Net/Admin Allowance.

Service Procedure
1.

Verify the fuel level is 3/8 or below before performing an evaporative emission system test. If the fuel level is
above 3/8, drain fuel out of the fuel tank until it is 3/8 or below. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining in SI.

2.

Inspect for an evaporative emission leak at the top of the left side fuel tank by performing an evaporative emission
system test using the J 41413-200 Evaporative Emissions System Tester. Refer to Evaporative Emission System
Diagnosis in SI.
 If an evaporative emission leak is NOT detected at the top of the left side fuel tank, no further action is required.
Inform the customer that any additional diagnosis and repairs are not covered under this special coverage.

Note: Do NOT remove the fuel tank until the replacement parts are available to complete the repair. Parts are in limited
supply. A vehicle identification number (VIN) is required to order parts. Refer to the parts section of the bulletin.
 If an evaporative emission leak is detected at the top of the left side fuel tank, remove the fuel tank – left side.
Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement - Left Side in SI.

4567575

3.

Inspect the area below the electrical connector (as shown above) for evidence of fuel leakage.


If there is evidence of fuel leakage, replace the fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump
Module Replacement - Left Side (LS3, LS7) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Left Side in
SI.

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Special Coverage Adjustment
15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks

4.

If there is NO evidence of fuel leakage, no further action is required. Inform the customer that any additional
diagnosis and repairs are not covered under this special coverage.

If fuel was removed to perform the evaporative emissions system test in step 1, refuel the fuel tank to the previous
level.

Courtesy Transportation – For USA & Canada
Courtesy transportation is available for customers whose vehicles are involved in a product program and still within the
warranty coverage period. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual, Section 6.1.10 – Courtesy
Transportation, for details.
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this special coverage on their vehicle (see copy of typical customer letter included
with this bulletin).
Customer Reimbursement
Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition described in this bulletin are to
be submitted to the dealer prior to or by January 31, 2018. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual,
Section 6.1.11 – Product Field Action Customer Reimbursement Procedure (USA & Canada) or local Policies and
Procedures, for details.

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.

We Support
Voluntary Technician
Certification

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Special Coverage Adjustment
15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks
January 2017
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: _____________________________________
Dear General Motors Customer:
As the owner of a 2007 to 2009 model year Cadillac XLR or 2007 to 2013 model year Chevrolet Corvette, your
satisfaction with our product is very important to us.
This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2007 to 2009 model year XLR or 2007 to 2013 model year Corvette
vehicles may have a condition where a fuel odor is detected, fuel droplets appear below the left-hand fuel tank with fuel
gauge level above 1/2, or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminates due to a leak path in the left-hand fuel pump module
flange.
What We Have Done: General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition described above.
If this condition occurs on your 2007 to 2009 model year XLR or 2007 to 2013 model year Corvette within 10 years of
the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, the
condition will be repaired for you at no charge. Diagnosis or repair for conditions other than the condition described
above is not covered under this special coverage program.
What You Should Do: If you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above, repairs and adjustments
qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. Please contact your General
Motors dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection. Initially, parts to repair this condition may be in limited
supply. If inspection deems your vehicle is in need of repair for the condition described above, this initial limited supply
could delay the completion of the repair. Keep this letter with your other important glove box literature for future
reference.
Do not take your vehicle to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the
condition as described above.
Reimbursement: If you have paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter, please complete the enclosed
reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. Working with your dealer will expedite
your request, however, if this is not convenient, you may mail the completed reimbursement form and all required
documents to Reimbursement Department, PO Box 33170, Detroit, MI 48232-5170. The completed form and required
documents must be presented to your dealer or received by the Reimbursement Department by January 31, 2018,
unless state law specifies a longer reimbursement period.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance
Center at the number listed below.
Division
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Puerto Rico – English
Puerto Rico – Español
Virgin Islands

Number
1-866-982-2339
1-800-630-2438
1-800-496-9992
1-800-496-9993
1-800-496-9994

Text Telephones (TTY)
1-800-833-2622
1-800-833-2438

We are sorry for any inconvenience you may experience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your
continued satisfaction with our products.
Terry M. Inch
Executive Director
Global Connected Customer Experience

Enclosure
15682

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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS4311
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

January 17, 2017

Subject: 15682 03 – Special Coverage
Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks
Revised Parts, Warranty, and Customer Information sections
Models: 2007-2009 Cadillac XLR
2007-2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To:

All General Motors Dealers

This bulletin is being revised to change the expiration date for submission of
customer reimbursement requests based on the phase 2 mailing of customer
notification letters. Additionally, changes are made to the Warranty Information
section regarding the process of submitting customer reimbursement claims as
well as revising part numbers and a reminder added to the Parts section. Please
discard all previous copies of bulletin 15682.
Customer Letter Mailing
The Phase 2 customer letter mailing will begin on January 31, 2017.

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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS