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Chevy Facing Yet Another Round of Recalls
Chevy is facing another round of recalls as GM announces a 289k Chevy Impala recall for faulty airbag sensor system. The passenger sensory system is able to detect if a person is seated in the passenger seat and activate the airbag release should an accident occur. The 2009-2010 Chevy Impala models are in question as…
Read MoreBankruptcy Will Not Protect GM from Ignition Switch Claims
New Ruling States Bankruptcy Will Not Protect GM from Ignition Switch Claims Last week the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the 2009 bankruptcy filing by GM will not protect the company from claims related to the defective ignition switches installed in their vehicles from the years 1997-2011. In 2014, GM announced a…
Read MoreChevy Dominates Safety Watch List of Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects
Ongoing Electrical Problems Cause Chevy to Dominate Quarterly Watch List of Potential Vehicle Defects The Safety Institute recently announced its quarterly ‘Vehicle Safety Watch List of the Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects’ and Chevy vehicles claimed 8 of the 15 spots. Among those listed, the Chevy Cobalt is named 5 separate times for its 2006-2010 model years. It comes as…
Read MoreNo Accident: Inside GM’s deadly ignition switch scandal – Atlanta Magazine
No Accident: Inside GM’s deadly ignition switch scandal Marietta attorney Lance Cooper was looking for answers behind a single crash. What he found led to a recall of 30 million vehicles. Over the years, as he’s represented victims and survivors of horrific car accidents, Cooper has come to believe that federal regulations can do only…
Read MoreGM recalls 1.4 million vehicles due to two failed recalls for fire risk issues
GM recalls 1.4 million vehicles due to two failed recalls for fire risk issues General Motors is recalling vehicles that can leak oil and catch fire for the third time in seven years. The recall covers 1.4 million vehicles manufactured as far back as 1997 model years. The defect has caused more than 1,300 fires…
Read MoreGM tells owners not to use windshield wipers
GM tells owners not to use windshield wipers General Motors is telling some of its SUV owners not to use their windshield wipers due to an electrical short that could cause the wiper motor to catch fire. If it’s raining, you are out of luck until you can get your vehicle fixed. GM is recalling…
Read MoreGM Recalls 121,000 Cadillac ATS for Fire Hazard
GM Recalls 121,000 Cadillac ATS for Fire Hazard General Motors is recalling 121,000 Cadillac ATS vehicles for a defect in the rear defogger system which could cause a fire. The defect in the system could cause a fire inside the rear pillar of the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the coil antenna, which powers…
Read MoreAuto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction
Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction A recent study revealed that as cars move towards becoming autonomous, consumers are valuing auto safety technology more and more in customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power’s annual “APEAL” survey, blind spot detection, parking assist and lane departure warnings are among the most popular safety…
Read MoreGM recalls Hummers and Chevys, but not until Feds threaten them
GM recalls Hummers and Chevys, but not until Feds threaten them GM is recalling nearly 200,000 Hummers and 51,000 Chevy Spark and Sonic models for two separate defects. The recalled Hummer SUVs have a defect where the ventilation fan motor controls can overheat and possibly start a fire. The models affected include 2006 through 2010…
Read MoreFederal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report
Federal Safety Regulators Admit Fault in GM Case and Sets Reform in “Path Forward” Report Federal regulators admitted to failing on handling the General Motors ignition switch defect which led to over 100 deaths according to an internal report called “Path Forward.” The report was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The…
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