General Motors will be recalling certain 2013-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles for a problem with the gas tank mounting straps that could lead to the fuel tank separating from the vehicle. There have been no accidents, fires, or injuries related to the issue. Approximately 1,600 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
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Chevy Corvette Loss Of Headlight Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened an investigation into certain 2005-2007 Corvette and Corvette Z06 vehicles after receiving thirty reports from consumers complaining of loss of headlights after 5 to 30 minutes of driving. Continue reading
2012 Chevy Cruze Brake Assist Problem
General Motors will be recalling certain 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions because the vehicles could experience an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist. (The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V360000) Continue reading
GM SUV Rear Brake Caliper Bolts
General Motors (GM) is recalling a small number of 2014 GMC and Chevrolet SUVs because these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for vehicle brake systems. The vehicles were manufactured between July 09, 2013 to July 22.2013. GM’s recall number is 13247. Continue reading
GM Pushes For Suppliers To Pay Recall Bills
General Motors (GM) have announced that they will be adopting a new purchasing policy in which GM component suppliers will have to cover costs for safety recalls on parts they supply. The new contract implemented July 15, 2013 holds suppliers responsible even if the components were built to GM specifications. While the language creates a potentially catastrophic financial liability for suppliers, GM says the goal of their new terms is to increase safety for consumers. Continue reading
Leaking Airbag Inflator In Chevy And GMC Trucks
General Motors (GM) will be recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks because the airbags on these vehicles may not deploy properly. GM immediately began investigating the issue after their supplier informed them about the condition in July 2012. 843 vehicles are affected by this problem. Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Hyundai And GM Problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are launching an investigation into certain 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles after two complaints alleging failures of the right front axle shaft. In both instances the failure occurred with less that 5,000 miles on the odometer. The preliminary investigation will determine if the safety problem requires a recall that could affect approximately 50,000 vehicles. Continue reading
GM Recalls Cadillac And Chevy For Brakes
General Motors will be recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Cadillac XTS, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles because they may fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for lamps and reflective devices. Continue reading
