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GM Recall Information
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Last Updated
November, 2008
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NEWS:
GM recalls 42,408 Saturn Vues; fluid leak possible
DETROIT, Sept 19 (Reuters) -
General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz)
is recalling about 42,408 Saturn Vue compact SUVs built from
February to July due to a potential leak of power steering fluid
that could cause a fire, it said on Friday.
GM said there were four reports of minor fires in the engine
compartment due to fluid coming in contact with the exhaust
system, but no reports of accidents or injuries.
The report covers a tube nut that could have loosened on a group
of Saturn Vues from the 2008 and 2009 model years that are
equipped with six-cylinder engines.
GM said dealers would inspect and tighten the nut and check the
fluid level as needed. The recall is expected to begin Sept. 26,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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INFORMATION:
Saturn Vue
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NEWS: GM
recalls nearly 300,000 HHR wagons for
latch glitch
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors
Corp will recall almost 300,000
Chevrolet HHR wagons because of a
problem with a storage bin latch,
according to a notice filed by federal
safety regulators on Monday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration said on its Web site the
recall would cover 296,422 HHR's built
for the 2006 through 2008 model years.
During testing, a storage bin in the
top center of the instrument panel
failed to remain closed as required by
federal safety standards.
GM said owners of the HHR wagons
covered by the recall would be sent a
latch reinforcement and instructions on
how to install it. Owners also have the
option of having their local Chevrolet
dealer install the part, GM said.
GM said it would begin the recall in
November. The automaker said owners with
questions could contact Chevrolet at
1-800-630-2438 or via the Internet at
www.gm.com/recall.
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INFORMATION:
Chevrolet HHR
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NEWS:
GM recalls 944,000 vehicles for fire hazard
Recall involves vehicles that are equipped
with windshield washer fluid heaters.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- August
28, 2008 -- General Motors is recalling 944,000 vehicles,
850,000 of them in the United States, because of the potential
for a fire in the vehicles' heated windshield washer fluid
system.
A short circuit in the circuit board that controls the system
could cause a grounding wire to overheat. That could lead to
smoke and the malfunctioning of other electrical components, GM
(GM, Fortune 500) said in a letter to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In rare cases, it could
cause a fire, GM said.
GM is aware of three fires caused by this problem, two of which
were in the company's own test fleet vehicles, GM spokesman Tom
Wilkinson said. The company is not aware of any injuries caused
by the problem.
The vehicles must be turned on for the short circuit to occur,
Wilkinson said, but he could not say whether the washer fluid
heating system needed to be in use.
The models listed below, if they're equipped with a heated
windshield washer fluid system, are subject to the recall:
- Model year 2006-08 Buick
Lucerne sedans and model year 2008 Buick Enclave
SUVs.
- Model year 2006-08 Cadillac
DTS sedans and model year 2007-08 Cadillac
Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT SUVs.
- Model year 2007-08 Chevrolet
Avalanche and Silverado trucks and Suburban and
Tahoe SUVs.
- Model year 2007-08 GMC
Acadia, Yukon, and Yukon XL SUVs and Sierra
trucks.
- 2008 Saturn Outlook SUVs.
The fluid heating system is a
popular option on many of GM's large cars and SUVs, said
Wilkinson.
On cold days, the system heats windshield washer fluid before
spraying it onto the windshield, where it can melt ice and frost
on the windshield.
To fix the problem, dealers will install a fuse that will shut
off the system in the event of a short circuit. GM has not yet
provided NHTSA with a schedule detailing when owners of affected
vehicles will be notified.
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NEWS:
GM Recalls Buicks, GMCs, Saturns to Fix Wipers
ConsumerAffairs.com -- August 28,
2008 -- General Motors is recalling 88,809 of the 2008 Buick
Enclaves, 2007 to 2008 GMC Acadias and Saturn Outlooks to repair
the windshield wipers.
The recall involves GM vehicles currently or previously
registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin,
Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.
The buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or wipers could
restrict the movement of the wiper arm, according to the
National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) Web site.
"The wiper link may become detached from the motor shaft and the
wipers many become inoperative," the safety agency warned,
causing poor visibility and perhaps resulting in a crash.
GM dealers will install new parts required to remedy the
windshield wiper defect when the recall gets underway in
October.
Consumers can contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at
1-866-996-9463, and Saturn at 1-800- 972-8876.
More Recall Information:
Buick Enclave
GMC Acadia
Saturn Outlook
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NEWS:
NHTSA Investigates 2.7 Million GM Trucks, SUVs
Fire hazard probed in 21 models
ConsumerAffairs.com -- June 17, 2008 -- The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
intensified a investigation of 21 models of General Motors
trucks and SUVS manufactured between 2006 and 2008 because of
the possibility of an engine compartment fire.
More than 2,700,000 GM trucks and SUVs are the
subject of the the investigation because of the possibility that
a fire might erupt inside the engine compartment, even when the
ignition is turned off.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) at
the federal safety agency reported that investigators are now
aware of "41 non-crash engine compartment fires" in the GM
trucks and SUVs including 8 fires that may have caused
significant property damage.
The GM vehicles under investigation are:
Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT from the 2007
and 2008 model years
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 from the 2007 and 2008 model years
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 from the 2007 and 2008
model years
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and 2500 from the 2007 and 2008 model
years
Chevrolet Tahoe from the 2007 and 2008 models year
2008 GMC Sierra,
GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 from the 2007 and 2008 model
years
2007 GMC Sierra Classic
2007 GMC Silverado, GMC Yukon from the 2007 and 2008 model
years
GMC Yukon XL 1500, XL 2500 from the 2007 and 2008 model years
Hummer H2 from the 2006 to 2007 model years
2008 Hummer H2 Utility, and the Hummer H2 from the 2006 to
2008 model years
"GM provided ODI with 41 allegations of
non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of
fires origination with the ignition in the off position,"
according to the NHTSA Web site.
Investigators are examining the electrical
system, engine and engine cooling system; battery cables;
under-hood wiring, fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA investigator are now call the probe an
"engineering analysis" which could eventually lead to a recall
of the General Motors trucks and SUVs.
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NEWS:
GM recalls some Vibe models for power-window fix
WASHINGTON - April 10, 2008 -Associated Press-
General Motors Corp. is recalling 122,593 Pontiac Vibe passenger
cars in the United States to fix bolts in the power window
system that can become loose and lead to the window shattering.
Details of the recall were released Thursday. It's similar to a
recall of more than 500,000 2003-2004 model year Toyota Corolla
and Matrix vehicles announced Wednesday.
The vehicles share a common platform and are built in a
GM-Toyota joint venture in Fremont, Calif.
GM says it received 107 complaints of glass breaking and 11
reports of minor injuries. There have been no crashes reported.
The GM recall involves 2003-2004 model year Vibe vehicles with
power windows.
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NEWS:
Toyota and GM recall 662,000 cars in U.S.
DETROIT (Reuters) - April 10,
2008 - Toyota Motor Corp and General Motors Corp are recalling
more than 662,000 vehicles sold in the United States due to
defects in power windows, the two companies said on Wednesday.
Toyota will recall 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles for the
2003 and 2004 model years, it said in a statement.
GM said it would recall 122,598 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks, which
share the same platform with Toyota's Matrix and are built by GM
in a joint venture with the Japanese automaker.
On vehicles equipped with power windows, the driver and front
passenger glass bolts may loosen and cause the door glass to
separate from the window regulator, Toyota said. Vehicles
equipped with manual windows are not subject to the recall.
Toyota will notify vehicle owners by mail, beginning in late
April. It advised owners to contact their local Toyota dealer
for inspection and repairs.
Replacement of the driver and front passenger door glass bolts
will be done at no charge, Toyota said.
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INFO: Pontiac
Vibe
Toyota Matrix
Toyota Corolla
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NEWS:
GM announces recall on car fire risk
DETROIT (AP) -- March 14, 2008 --
General Motors Corp. is recalling 207,542 Buick Regal and
Pontiac Grand Prix sedans over a risk they could catch fire,
and warned their owners not to park the cars in garages until
they are fixed.
The automaker said Friday it is recalling the 1997-2003 Buick
Regal GS and Grand Prix GTP models with 3.8-liter supercharged
V-6 engines.
During hard braking, oil can leak from the engine onto the
exhaust manifold, and fires can start if the oil gets hot
enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said
on its Web site. GM spokeswoman ..... said the problem has
caused 267 vehicle fires and six injuries, five of them minor
and one moderate. It also has caused 17 fires in structures, GM
said.
The NHTSA said that if the exhaust manifold is hot enough and
the oil gets below a heat shield, "it may ignite into a small
flame and in some cases fire may spread to the plastic spark
plug wire channel."
GM sports cars under investigation
GM spokeswoman said GM sent
letters to the owners on Thursday telling them the vehicles are
safe to drive, but they should not be parked in garages or
carports until the problem is repaired.
The automaker is working with suppliers to get the parts to fix
the problem, and owners will be notified as soon as the parts
are available, GM spokeswoman said. She did not know how long it
would take to get the parts but said it would be soon.
If owners smell burning, they should take their car to a
dealership for inspection, she said. "Consumers can always
can go to their dealership if they do smell something and are
concerned," she said. They also should run premium 91
octane fuel, which is recommended for the cars, she said.
"Lower octane fuel increases under-hood temperatures during
operation," GM spokeswoman said. GM spokeswoman said there
are "very, very low incidences of vehicles actually catching
fire while driving
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Buick Regal -
Pontiac Grand Prix
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NEWS:
Feds Step Up Probe of Chevy Aveo Stuck Throttle
Ice formation in engine can cause problems
ComnsumerAffairs.com -- February 19, 2008 -- Federal safety
regulators are stepping up an investigation of the vehicle speed
control system in 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet Aveos.
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) which is part of the
National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
upgraded its evaluation of complaints which began October 19,
2007 about stuck throttles in the Aveo because of ice formation
within the engine air intact tract.
The change, according to ODI, follows a safety recall by General
Motors involving substantially similar vehicles manufactured
for sale in Canada.
GM, according to the federal safety group twice revised the
Canadian recall to include more substantial changes to the
throttle body, intake manifold, positive crankcase ventilation
and engine cooling systems to further reduce air intake tract.
After receiving 28 complaints of a stuck throttle in vehicles in
the U.S. along with 46 warranty claims affecting 63 vehicles,
investigators suspect the defect occurs in the winter when the
temperature is below freezing.
Information provided to ODI by GM does not include events
involving stuck throttles during the most recent winter months
so the investigation will be intensified to further study the
frequency of the alleged defect, according to ODI.
An engineering analysis is often the last step before a NHTSA-mandated
recall.
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RECALL INFORMATION:
Chevrolet Aveo
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NEWS:
Feds Probe Fire Complaints in Chevy Tahoe, GMC
Yukon
ConsumerAffairs.Com -- February
9, 2008 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) is investigating two consumer complaints
that 2007 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons caught fire while
parked in home garages with the engines off.
The truck owners reported to NHTSA that both homes were badly
damaged and two people were injured in one of the fires.
The NHTSA Office of Defect Investigations as open a preliminary
investigation of both vehicles that could eventually lead to a
recall of the SUVs. The agency estimates as many as 400,000
vehicles would be affected if a defect is identified and a
recall ordered.
The General Motors SUVs are not equipped with the type of cruise
control system that causes a fire in Ford Motor Co. cars and
trucks. Ford has recalled more than 10 million vehicles because
of a fire danger.
NHTSA also reported on its web site that a preliminary
investigation is under way of 2006 Lamborghini Gallardos
following three reports of fires. There are 600 of the Gallardos
cars on U.S. roads.
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GMC Yukon -
Chevy Tahoe
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GM is recalling 181,516 MY
2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR vehicles not equipped with optional roof
rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, 'Occupant
Protection in Interior Impact.' In tests, one of the upper
interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's
requirement. This standard specifies performance requirements to
provide head impact protection for occupants. Dealers will
install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim.
The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. This recall
was the subject of an investigation, OA-201-060918B, conducted
by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance. 08V-046
GM is recalling 275,936 MY
2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice,
and MY 2007 Saturn Sky passenger vehicles. The rear axle pinion
seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience
a fluid leak. A rear differential failure may cause loss of
motive power and possibly loss of vehicle control increasing the
risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the pinion seal. The
recall is expected to begin during February 2008. 07V-589
GM is recalling 20,514 MY 2001
Saturn L-Series passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2L
4-cylinder engine. Links in the engines timing chain can
separate. An elevated rate of engine timing chain link
separation has occurred. If a timing chain link separates while
the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not
restart increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the
timing chain. The recall is expected to begin during January
2008. This recall was the subject of an Engineering Analysis,
EA06-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation.
07V-519
GM is recalling 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac
Torrent passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail
airbags or optional sunroof. These vehicles fail to comply with
the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." During NHTSA
impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points
exceeded the standard requirements. The results of this test
indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a
crash. Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to
each of the a-pillar trim assemblies. The recall is expected to
begin during January 2008. 07V-520
GM is recalling 11,975 MY 2001
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks equipped with
an 8.1L V8 engine. The crankshaft position can operate
intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates
intermittently, the SES light may illuminate and the vehicle may
run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start
immediately or after a cool down period. If the sensor becomes
completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will
not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of
a crash. Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor.
The recall is expected to begin during December 2007. This
recall was the subject of an Engineering Analysis, EA06-016,
conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 07V-521
GM is recalling 9,648 MY 2007
Cadillac CTS model vehicles for failing to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 118,
'Power Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.'
Under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the
ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before
either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may
exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the
ignition is turned off and the doors are opened. This standard
specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and
roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury
from their accidental operation. Dealers will install a wire
harness. The manufacturer has not yet provided a recall
notification schedule for this campaign. 07V-468
GM is recalling 531 MY 2008
Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky passenger vehicles for failing
to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." and Standard No. 210, "Seat
Belt Assembly Anchorages." These vehicles may have one to four
inboard seat stud fasteners that do not meet strength
specification. In the event of a crash, the seat and seat belt
assembly may not restrain the occupant as intended and could
result in injury to the occupant. Dealers will inspect the
inboard seat studs and, if necessary, remove the stud and
install a bolt. The recall is expected to begin on or about
October 10, 2007. 07V-454
GM is recalling 10,113 MY 2007
Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna vans for failing to conform to
the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." When
the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the
brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer
illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake
may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake
pedal application. If the rear brakes are still applied after
release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial
drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further
than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with
the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes,
resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a
crash. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system module.
The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification
schedule for this campaign. 07V-342
GM is recalling 437 MY 2007
Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent sport utility vehicles for
failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In these
vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a
passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative
unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the
right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat
sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition,
this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the
seat is occupied by a small child. Whenever the front passenger
seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag
indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not
correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a
different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat
occupant during certain crash conditions. Dealers will reprogram
the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet
provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.
07V-344
GM is recalling 363 MY 2008
Hummer H2 utility, and H2 SUT vehicles. The wires in the ABS
wheel speed sensor front or rear harness may be reversed. This
condition could result in increased stopping distance increasing
the risk of a crash. Dealers will correct the ABS wheel speed
sensor wiring and, if necessary, reprogram the brake control
module. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner
notification schedule. 07V-373
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NEWS:
GM recalls 313,000 vehicles for leak
DETROIT
(Reuters) -- December 21, 2007 -- General
Motors Corp said on Friday it is recalling
275,936 Cadillacs, Pontiacs and Saturns sold
in the United States because of a fluid leak
that could lead to loss of control of the
vehicle.
The recall
involves vehicles 2005-2007 model year
Cadillac CTS, CTS-V and
STS, STS-V
sedans, 2005-2007 model year
Cadillac SRX
crossovers, and 2006-2007 model year
Pontiac
Solstice and the
2007 Saturn Sky.
GM
spokeswoman ...said the seal on the rear
axle pinion, which provides power to the
rear wheels, could leak fluid, causing the
wheels to seize and lock.
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NEWS:
GM recalls pickups, SUVs
Detroit Free Press -- November
20, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. recalled 69,000
Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac pickups and SUVs and more than 20,000
Saturn cars for repairs including adding interior safety foam
and fixing a timing chain.
The recall by the world's largest
automaker covers 57,100 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent
SUVs from the 2007 model year, and 11,974 2001-model Chevy
Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and 20,514 Saturn L-Series cars,
the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on
its Web site.
GM will install extra foam in the windshield pillars of the
Equinox and Torrent SUVs that aren't equipped with roof air bags
or a sunroof, to lessen the risk of head injury during a crash,
according to the NHTSA.
In 2.2-liter, four-cylinder versions of the Saturn cars, GM will
replace the engine's timing chain, which could separate while
the motor is running and boost the chance of a crash. For
8.1-liter, eight-cylinder versions of the Silverado and Sierra,
GM will replace the crankshaft position sensor, which can fail
and stall the engine.
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NEWS:
GM Recalls 30,000-Plus SUVs, Vans
Bloomberg News --
Aug 11, 2007 --- General Motors has recalled
20,594 sport-utility vehicles and minivans from
2001 to 2004 to replace fuel tanks that may leak
and cause fire. The recall includes some 2002 to
2004 Chevrolet Venture vans and Buick Rendezvous
SUVs, and 2001 to 2004 Pontiac Aztek SUVs and
Pontiac Montana vans, the company told the U.S.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A tank valve can
fracture because of manufacturing variations or
high temperatures, allowing fuel to leak, the
agency said. The tanks will be replaced free, GM
said. No related injuries or accidents have been
reported.
GM also recalled
10,113 of its 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 and
GMC Savana 1500 large vans to reprogram an
antilock brake part. The rear brake may stay
engaged when the brake pedal isn't pressed, and
the brake lights may not illuminate, the NHTSA
said.
Vehicles built in
April and May of this year are affected. They
are under warranty, GM said. There have been no
injuries or accidents related to the brake part.
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