General Motor’s have identified an electrical installation error in certain 2013 Chevy Malibu sedans equipped with an eight way power front seat and passenger seat options. The wiring harness in these vehicles may have been installed poorly and could chafe against the seat frame, eventually wearing through the wires insulation. A short in the electrical system could result in unintended movement of the seat, sparking, intermittent lighting, melted wiring, smoke or a fire. Continue reading
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2012 Chevy Traverse Lemon Buyback For Airbags
Our client was distraught when the air bag warning light on her 2012 Chevrolet Traverse kept flashing on the display panel. The dealer in Irvine, CA was unable to correct this safety defect even after several opportunities. Being frightened of what may happen if she were to be involved in an accident she contacted our firm to see if we could get the manufacturer to buy back her car. Continue reading
GM Pickup Truck Seat Failure
General Motors is recalling almost twenty thousand 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra full size pickup trucks because the front seats may not meet the federal safety standards for seat protection. Continue reading
2014 Chevy Sonic Fuel Tank Problem
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
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
