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2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Steering Fracture

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When it comes to your safety on the road, a reliable and functional steering system is paramount. Unfortunately, General Motors, LLC (GM) has recently issued a recall for certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles due to a potential steering gear shaft defect that could pose serious risks. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this recall, GM’s response, and how a Lemon Law lawyer can help if you’re affected by this issue.

GM has identified a critical concern in some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and 2024 GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles. The issue revolves around the steering gear shaft, which has the potential to fracture and disconnect from the steering arm. This alarming discovery was brought to light in June 2023 during an alignment operation, when a GM quality engineer stumbled upon a fractured steering gear shaft on a 2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD truck. GM’s thorough investigation traced the root cause to the use of out-of-specification materials combined with improper heat treatment. This unfortunate combination can result in steering gear shaft parts with material properties that fall outside acceptable specifications, ultimately leading to the fracture of the shaft.

The repercussions of this defect are both concerning and dangerous. The steering gear shaft, if compromised, may fracture and detach from the steering (pitman) arm. Such an occurrence renders the driver unable to steer the vehicle effectively, dramatically increasing the risk of a potential crash. It’s essential for vehicle owners to recognize the seriousness of this situation and take immediate action.

In response to this critical safety concern, GM’s Safety and Field Action Decision Authority acted swiftly. In July 2023, they decided to initiate a safety recall for the affected vehicles. If you own one of the affected models, GM will contact you with instructions on returning to your nearest dealership. There, your steering gear will be thoroughly inspected, and if necessary, replaced. To identify this recall, GM has assigned it the recall number N232414720, and it is also associated with the NHTSA campaign number 23V-549.

If you find yourself entangled in this recall, it’s crucial to understand your rights as a consumer. This is where a Lemon Law lawyer can make a significant difference. Lemon Laws are designed to protect consumers who have purchased faulty vehicles, ensuring that manufacturers rectify the situation. Your Lemon Law lawyer can guide you through the legal processes, helping you navigate the intricacies of the law to ensure you receive the compensation and resolution you deserve.

In light of GM’s recent recall of certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles due to a steering gear shaft defect, prioritizing your safety on the road has never been more important. Stay informed, heed the manufacturer’s instructions, and if you encounter any challenges along the way, remember that a Lemon Law lawyer is here to safeguard your rights and help you achieve a fair resolution. Your safety and peace of mind are paramount, and by taking appropriate action, you can ensure a secure driving experience.

Chevy Express & GMC Savana HVAC Circuit May Overheat

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General Motors (GM) is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, with a reputation for producing reliable and safe vehicles. However, like all automakers, GM occasionally identifies issues with its vehicles that need to be addressed to ensure the safety of its customers. Recently, GM identified a problem in certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and 2003-2023 GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

According to the defect report, these vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. While this circuit is not typically used, if the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit’s connectors or cut wires unsealed, where exposure to moisture or contamination may, over time, cause corrosion. In rare cases, this corrosion could result in a high current draw through the circuit at the vehicles’ lower left side B-pillar. If left unaddressed, the problem could cause excessive heat in the circuit that could result in a fire.

To address this problem, GM began a product investigation in December 2022, after receiving reports of two alleged fire incidents involving a 2013 and a 2014 Chevrolet Express Cutaway incomplete vehicles. The company’s investigators analyzed inspection reports from the two subject vehicles and retrieved and analyzed field data for all Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles sold for model years 2005 through 2023, comprising approximately 167,000 units. Analysis of the field data, including legal claims, identified a total of eight potentially related complaints, six of which alleged fires.

On March 30, 2023, GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall. While the company is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition, it is taking this action to ensure the safety of its customers.

Owners of the affected vehicles will receive notices with instructions to return to their dealers to have the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar properly sealed. The recall is identified by GMC’s number N222386050 and the NHTSA campaign number is 23V-247.

Chevy Equinox & GMC Terrain Engine Stalls From Fuel Starvation

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General Motors (GM) have decided that a defect affecting safety exists in certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. They opened an investigation into the problem in August 2022 after noticing a high rate of warranty returns for the fuel tank pump on some 2021-2022 model year Equinox and Terrain vehicles.

GM’s investigation analyzed field data, defective returned components, and conducted an inspection of the tier two supplier’s facility and manufacturing processes. During this investigation, GM found that the supplier’sf manufacturing team made an unauthorized change in the fuel tank pump rolling force in May 2021 and that this error was discovered and corrected by the supplier’s engineering team on June 2021. GM conducted an analysis of field data relating to claims GM received between May 22, 2021, and December 15, 2022, and identified 710 stall events potentially related to the recall condition.

According to the defect report, during a specific production period between May 2, 2021, and June 1, 2021, a tier-two supplier implemented an unauthorized change to the fuel pump in the manufacturing process which decreased the pump section clearances. This resulted in the potential for insufficient fuel flow to the engine. If the fuel pump module does not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, the vehicle may stall.

Drivers may notice an illuminated check engine light or experience engine hesitation. If the vehicles stalls, it could be difficult to restart.

Owners receiving notices will be asked to return to their dealers to have the fuel pump module replaced in their vehicles. GM’s number for this recall is N222372310 and the NHTSA campaign number is 23V-013.

GM Engine Stalls & Separating Half Shaft Defects

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General Motors (GM) is a well-known automotive manufacturer throughout the world, but even they are not immune to problematic vehicles experiencing safety concerns. Recently, two separate recalls were announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that impact certain GM models.

The first recall affects 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The recall is due to a potential rear fuel tank failure that may cause the engine to stall. This is a serious safety risk for drivers and passengers, as a sudden stall in traffic can result in an accident.

The second recall affects the 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse, 2023 Cadillac XT5 and 2023 GMC Acadia vehicles. The issue with these vehicles is a missing retaining ring in the half-shaft assembly. This can cause the half-shaft to separate from the vehicle, leading to a complete loss of power and control.

If you own one of the vehicles listed in the recalls, it is important to have the problem addressed as soon as possible. If you feel like you have a lemon vehicle that is continually having safety issues, you can take legal action against the manufacturer. Lemon laws vary by state, but in general, a vehicle is considered a lemon if it has a defect that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle and is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.

The recent recalls from General Motors highlight the importance of staying informed about potential safety issues with your vehicle. If you own one of the affected vehicles, make sure to have it repaired as soon as possible. If you believe you have a lemon vehicle, seek legal advice to protect your rights and ensure your safety on the road

If you believe you have a lemon vehicle, you can contact a lemon law attorney for advice on your rights and options. You may be entitled to a replacement vehicle, a refund, or compensation for your expenses. If you have any questions about your rights under the California Lemon Law, please call our office at 1-888-395-3666 and get some great Lemon Law advice!

GMC Hummer EV High Voltage Battery Leak

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General Motors (GM) has decided that a battery defect exists in certain 2022-2023 GMC Hummer EVs and 2022 BrightDrop EV600s. While GM works to develop a fix for this condition, owners will receive interim notifications alerting them of the problem. Once a remedy becomes available, GM will send a second notification with a time frame for repairs.

GM first became aware of the problem in July 2022 after receiving Speak Up For Safety (SUFS) submissions relating to potential electrocoating and urethane sealing issues in certain Hummer EV battery packs. After further investigation, two manufacturing errors were identified.

  1. Under cured electrocoating along certain portions of the battery tray.
  2. Improper urethane seal repair could result in poor urethane seal adhesion in battery packs built during specific build windows.

According to the defect report, flanges on the battery pack enclosure may have been improperly primed or electrocoated, inhibiting proper adhesion of the urethane sealant. If water enters the battery pack enclosure and causes a battery pack malfunction, one or more malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate and the driver information center will display a warning message.

GM is aware of two field reports and a relevant report involving a GM test vehicle. All three vehicles had water leaks at urethane seals that had been repaired by the battery pack supplier during pack assembly. Water inside the battery packs triggered the vehicles’ onboard diagnostics, and the drivers received notification of a battery-pack malfunction.

GM is not aware of any accidents, injuries, or fires related to this condition. GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall on vehicles containing packs with potentially improperly repaired urethane seals.

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on November 28, 2022. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. GM’s number for this recall is N222380031 and the NHTSA campaign number is 22V-771.

Chevy Equinox And GMC Terrain Driver Seat Squeaks And Rattles

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General Motors (GM) will be contacting the owners of certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain SUVs because the driver’s seat in these vehicles may have a defect that could affect the drivers safety. The vehicles involved are equipped with powerd driver seats without the memory function.

GM became aware of the problem in July 2022 during noise testing at their assembly plant, after a driver seat frame height adjust pivot bolt was discovered on the floor of one of the test vehicles. The problem was brought to the attention of GM’s Speak Up For Safety program and inspections of vehicles at GM assembly plants and parts returned to the supplier was initiated. GM identified several stripped or loose pivot bolts in power seat frames produced by the supplier between June 30, 2022 and July 15, 2022, and decided to conduct a safety recall.

According to the defect report, the seat frame supplier assembly process did not detect improperly torqued bolts. As a result, the driver seats in these vehicles may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height adjust pivot. If the seat frame height adjust pivot bolt comes out of the pivot joint, the seat structure may not properly restrain the occupant during an accident and could increase the risk of injury. Vehicle occupants may hear squeaks or rattles coming from the driver’s seat, and/or the seat may feel loose.

Owners will be asked to return to their dealers to have the driver’s seat inspected and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary. GMC’s number for this recall is N222377890 and the NHTSA campaign number is 22V-724.

If your vehicle is experiencing repeated problems, it could be a Lemon. Know your Lemon Law Rights. If you have any questions about your rights and the California Lemon Law, please call our office at 1-888-395-3666 and get some great Lemon Law advice!

Cadillac, Chevy & GMC Seat Belt Buckle Assembled With Improper Rivets

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General Motors (GM) will be contacting the owners of certain 2021-2022 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs equipped with third-row seating. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an improperly formed mounting bracket rivet that may not restrain an occupant during an accident.

The vehicles affected by this problem include:

2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade
2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021-2022 Chevrolet Suburban
2021-2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
2021-2022 GMC Yukon
2021-2022 GMC Yukon XL

In May 2022, a GM dealership received a customer complaint about the separation of the third row seat belt assemblies in their 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The problem was submitted to GM’s Speak Up For Safety program and a formal investigation was opened. During this investigation, another seven additional field reports were found that could be related to this condition. Further investigation into the problem determined that operators at the seat belt buckle assembly supplier’s manufacturing plant may have not properly followed manufacturing processes and as a result, may have missed the rivet forming operation. In July, GM’s investigator met with the seat belt buckle assembly supplier to determine the scope of potentially affected parts. On August 4, 2022, GM’s Safety Field Action Decision Authority (SFADA) decided to conduct a safety recall.

According to the defect report, the rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left and/or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may not have been properly formed during the manufacturing process. If the assembly is not properly riveted, it will not restrain occupants during an accident and could result in increased injuries.

Owners receiving recall notices will be asked to return to their GM dealer to have the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies inspected and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary. GM’s number for this recall is N222372380 and the NHTSA campaign number is 22V-617.

2022 Chevy Silverado And 2022 GMC Sierra High Mount Brake Light Defect

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Certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and 2022 GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a high-mounted brake light accessory sports bar, may fail to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.

General Motors (GM) first became aware of the problem in April 2022, when a GM engineer observed an accessory sports bar installation problem on a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado. The problem was reported to GM’s Speak Up For Safety (SUFS) program and a formal investigation was opened. The investigation reviewed customer field data and found 15 claims related to this condition

According to the defect report, some 2022 Chevrolet Silverado and 2022 GMC Sierra trucks may have a dealer-installed accessory sports bar that contains a high-mounted stop lamp that will not operate as intended when installed according to the provided instructions. The installation of the bar also blocks the vehicle’s existing high-mounted stop lamp. If the high-mounted stop lamp is not working or is not visible to other drivers, it will increase the risk of an accident.

The instructions for wiring the accessory sports bar is not compatible with the electrical design of certain 2022 Silverado and Sierra trucks. 2019-2021 model year vehicles and 2022 model year vehicles built with the previous electrical architecture (RPOs J21 and AMK) are not affected by this problem. This accessory is not intended for use on 2500/3500 series vehicles.

GM is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition. Investigators analyzed sales records to identify potentially affected trucks and over the counter sales and have decided to conduct a noncompliance recall. Approximately 242 vehicles are affected.

Owners receiving notices will be asked to return to their Chevy or GMC dealer to have the installation of the sports bar inspected and repaired as necessary. GM’s recall number for this recall is N222368110 and the NHTSA campaign number is 22V-463.