Champion201 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I've heard some people talking about having their gas caps replaced by the dealer because the tether is too short. My teather is too short, watch the jokes guys. Anyways, I called my dealer and they cant seem to find anything concerning this issue, quite possibly they didnt look very hard. Does anyone have a TSB for this, a part number for the new cap with longer tether or any information I can approach my dealer with? Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 ... My teather is too short, watch the jokes guys... Oookaayyyy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted December 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 (edited) Oookaayyyy. HA! I knew that was coming and I figure it will probably continue. Yes, I pretty much set myself up there. Hopefully somewhere down the line I'll get an answer to my question Edited December 18, 2007 by Champion201 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bowtie Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've never heard of that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've never heard of that problem. Me either. How long is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) SilverLT talked about it here I know in my 2002 when I took off the gas cap I could hang it on the gas door but on my 2005 it wont reach the door because the tether is too short so I just have to let it hang Edited December 18, 2007 by Champion201 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) My tether is long enough so that I can hang the cap on the door no problem... It's also long enough so that when it's cold I can wedge it in the pump handle . If I had to guess I would imagine that they shortened the tether so that you wouldn't be able to wedge it. Edited December 18, 2007 by Rausche (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerbud Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Bulletin No.: 05-06-04-043A Date: August 02, 2005 TECHNICAL Subject: Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook On Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap) Models: 2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models 2004-2005 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models Supercede: 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). 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. 1. Remove the fuel fill cap. 2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws. 3. 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. 4. Remove the fuel filler housing from under the vehicle. 5. Install the new fuel filler housing, P/N 15289921, from under the vehicle. 6. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws. Tighten Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in). 7. 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. 8. Install the new fuel cap, P/N 15225005, tether strap in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing. 9. Install the fuel fill cap on the filler pipe and tighten until the cap clicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) Bulletin No.: 05-06-04-043A Date: August 02, 2005 TECHNICAL Subject: Fuel Cap Tether Too Short to Hook On Fuel Door While Fueling Vehicle (Install Fuel Filler Housing and Cap) Models: 2004-2005 Cadillac Escalade Models 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe Models 2004-2005 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models Supercede: 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). 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. 1. Remove the fuel fill cap. 2. Remove the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws. 3. 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. 4. Remove the fuel filler housing from under the vehicle. 5. Install the new fuel filler housing, P/N 15289921, from under the vehicle. 6. Install the fuel tank filler housing to fuel tank fill pipe screws. Tighten Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in). 7. 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. 8. Install the new fuel cap, P/N 15225005, tether strap in the elongated hole in the fuel filler housing. 9. Install the fuel fill cap on the filler pipe and tighten until the cap clicks YOU DA MAN!!! THANX! Edited December 18, 2007 by Champion201 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Huh. I'll be damnned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Huh. I'll be damnned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Yeah, my dealer is lazy but as long as I find it they wil take care of it, so I guess they are not all bad. I took the above in yesterday and they ordered the new cap with tether as well as the new filler tank housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Huh. I'll be damnned. I dunno now, I'm starting to feel a little insecure about the length of my tether Maybe I should look into the Tether Viagra fix too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashSS Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I dunno now, I'm starting to feel a little insecure about the length of my tether Maybe I should look into the Tether Viagra fix too. Or Enzyte lol. I just let my cap hang down it doesnt hurt anything as long as you dont let it slam down hard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion201 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) Yep, with my longer tether you can call me SMILIN BOB! Got the HAPPY WIFE at home! Edited December 19, 2007 by Champion201 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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