CHEVROLET COLORADO (2024) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
GM recalls 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if ignited. Owners must have fuel tank lock ring inspected by dealers by August 13, 2024.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado trucks due to a possible fuel leak that could cause fire if an ignition source is present. This issue may occur during a crash, so affected vehicles need to have the fuel tank lock ring inspected by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81652-2024-chevrolet-colorado-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81652-2024-chevrolet-colorado-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V491000
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“2024 Chevrolet Colorado Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81652-2024-chevrolet-colorado-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V491000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V491000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire. This leak may occur during a crash when the fuel tank lock ring isn't fully secured, potentially leading to a fire hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles with a fuel tank lock ring that may not be fully locked. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2024 and has a Chevrolet Colorado model. The recall affects vehicles where the fuel tank lock ring wasn't fully locked during assembly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary at no cost.
August 13, 2024Check for Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 13, 2024.
August 13, 2024
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado model with a fuel tank lock ring that wasn't fully locked during assembly.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary at no cost by August 13, 2024.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V491000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 24V491000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V491000 (June 28, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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