Recall 13V080 affects 48 2011 Chevrolet Express CNG vehicles for an incorrectly built pressure-relief vent pipe. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet recall 13V080 covers 48 2011 Express vehicles converted to run compressed natural gas with a four-tank pressure relief vent pipe assembly. If that vent pipe was assembled incorrectly and the pressure relief device activates, compressed natural gas can enter the passenger compartment; with an ignition source, fire or an explosion can result, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2011 Chevrolet Express covered by campaign 13V080 was converted to run on compressed natural gas, or CNG. That system stores fuel under high pressure in a four-tank setup. A pressure relief device is the safety valve for those tanks, and the vent pipe assembly gives released gas a controlled path away from the vehicle.
On affected Express vans, the pressure relief vent pipe assembly was built incorrectly. If the pressure relief device opens, the vent pipe is the part that guides CNG where it is supposed to go. An incorrect assembly leaves that safety path unreliable, so the dealer needs to inspect and correct the CNG venting hardware.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a light, sound, smell, or drivability change to confirm the problem before the dealer checks the vehicle.
Who's affected?
Both affected components are part of the fuel system: fuel delivery lines and tank pressure-relief hardware.
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | fuel system |
| Units affected | 48 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the pressure relief device activates, an improperly assembled vent pipe can send compressed natural gas into the passenger compartment. With an ignition source present, that gas can lead to an explosion or fire. Confirm your VIN and schedule the dealer inspection as soon as the repair path is open. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Chevrolet Express is included in this recall.
- Watch for Chevrolet recall mail if you have not received it; owner notices were mailed March 28, 2013.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask about the free pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly inspection and repair that keeps CNG out of the passenger compartment.
- Reference recall number 13V080 when you call the dealer.
- Avoid using ignition sources near the van if you smell natural gas, and ask the dealer for guidance before driving it.
What happens at the repair
The listed repair is an inspection of the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly on affected 2011 Chevrolet Express CNG vans. A Chevrolet technician checks whether the vent pipe assembly was built incorrectly and makes the needed repairs. The recall began on March 28, 2013, but this input does not confirm a current open scheduling status. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, the inspection and repair are free under the recall.
Timeline
| March 8, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V080?
Recall 13V080 covers 48 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted to run compressed natural gas with a four-tank fuel setup. The pressure relief vent pipe assembly was built incorrectly, so Chevrolet will inspect and repair the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Chevrolet Express is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 13V080. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly inspection. Reference recall 13V080 when you call. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V080, Chevrolet will inspect the pressure relief device and vent pipe assembly and make the needed repairs free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V080?
The safety risk is compressed natural gas entering the passenger compartment if the pressure relief device activates with an incorrectly assembled vent pipe. If an ignition source is present, an explosion or fire can result. Check your VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair if your van is included.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on March 28, 2013. That means the inspection and repair path has been open for affected 2011 Chevrolet Express vans. If your VIN is included, call a franchised Chevrolet dealer and reference recall 13V080.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V080000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V080 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V080000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →