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
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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
GM Airbag Recall Investigated Again
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are investigating whether General Motors (GM) should expand a recall for certain Buick and Chevrolet vehicles with airbags that do not deploy properly. Continue reading
2013 Cadillac SRX Wheel Lugs Loosening
General Motors (GM) will be conducting a safety recall for certain 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with 18 inch wheels and that have not had service that required removal and re-installation of the wheels. Continue reading
GM Sedans with eAssist Experience Trunk Fires
General Motors have announced a recall for over 38,000 Chevrolet and Buick sedans equipped with its “eAssist” mild hybrid system. According to GM overheating of the circuit boards in the Generator Control Module (GCM) could result in loss of battery charge, the illumination of the engine malfunction indicator light, and in extreme cases, a fire in the trunk. Two trunk fires have already been reported as a result of the issue. Continue reading
California Lemon Law Buyback 2011 Chevy Cruze
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
Our California lemon law offices were recently visited by a Palmdale, California resident who bought a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze from a dealership in Valencia, California. Continue reading