GM Recalls and Safety Issues

General Motors is recalling 736 model year 2022 Cadillac XT5s & XT6s, and GMC Acadias.

The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.

Highway travelers may soon find it easier to charge their electric vehicles. General Motors has announced a new deal with the Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) to build out a network of fast charging stations at up to 500 of Pilot’s travel centers across the U.S.

The charging stalls will be provided and maintained by EVgo, which is also working with GM to add more than 3,250 fast chargers in American cities and suburbs by the end of 2025 to help the automaker meet its goal of 42,000 charging stations.

“We are committed to an all-electric, zero-emissions future, and ensuring that the right charging infrastructure is in place is a key piece of the puzzle,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “With travel centers across North America, Pilot Company is an ideal collaborator to reach a broad audience of EV drivers.”

What EV owners can expect 

The basic framework for many of the Pilot charging stations will feature overhead canopies to help protect EV drivers from the weather while they’re charging their vehicles. There will also be pull-through capabilities for larger vehicles, like electric pickup trucks and SUVs pulling trailers.

The charging stations won’t be limited to GM electric vehicle owners, but those drivers will get special perks like exclusive reservations and discounts on charging their EVs.

Pilot is also adding some perks that it hopes EV owners will find attractive. Its “New Horizons” will include a $1 billion upgrade to its travel centers, where it will offer more premium amenities like free Wi-Fi, expanded seating and lounge areas, updated and modernized restrooms, and on-site restaurants – all things that the company feels will be a welcome addition for travelers to enjoy while their vehicles are charging. 

General Motors is recalling 235 model year 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles.

The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label.

Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris. This can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 18, 2022.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222369130.

General Motors is recalling 74 Autoliv Front-Driver Airbag Modules, part numbers 20928235 and 20928242, that were sold as replacement parts for certain model year 2011-2012 GMC and Chevrolet vehicles.

The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the front-driver air bag module -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on July 5, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (888) 988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222364860.

General Motors is recalling 221 model year 2021 Chevrolet Malibus, model year 2022 Chevrolet Equinoxes and Blazers, and Cadillac XT4s.

The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

An improperly welded seat frame may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the cushion frame -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 5, 2022.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212356050.

General Motors is recalling 1,534 model year 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles that were equipped with a manual passenger seat. 

The company says the front passenger seats in affected vehicles may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded during manufacturing. This could allow the hook to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame. 

This issue could lead to a passenger not being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers are being advised to inspect the front passenger seat in recalled vehicles and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 11, 2022. 

Consumers may contact GMC customer service by phone at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service by phone at 1-800-222-1020 for more information. 

GM's number for this recall is N222368320. 

General Motors is recalling 39 model year 2022 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles due to an issue with their brake lines.

The company filed a report stating that the pressure-sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly in affected vehicles may not be tightened correctly. This could cause brake fluid to leak and extend the distance required to stop the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. 

GM says dealers will tighten the brake pressure switch, bleed the brake system, and top off the brake fluid in affected vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 5, 2022. 

Consumers can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information. GM's number for this recall is N222368230.

General Motors is recalling 2,687 model year 2015 Buick Enclaves, Chevrolet Traverses, and GMC Acadias.

The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 30, 2022.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.

General Motors is recalling 89 model year 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and model year 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles.

The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 16, 2022.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

General Motors is recalling 1,236 Truck Hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks.

The tonneau cover may become loose from the rails of the pickup bed and detach from the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven.

A tonneau cover that detaches from a moving vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the tonneau covers and -- if the cover is the hard tri-fold tonneau -- will replace the tonneau rails and clamps and add a tether.

For soft tri-fold tonneau covers, updated instructions, additional labeling, and a tether kit will be provided.

Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 16, 2022.

Owners may contact GM customer service (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N222359640.

General Motors and Honda have entered into a partnership to build a new series of electric vehicles. That alone is an interesting development, but what’s even more interesting for consumers is that the price for those EVs is expected to be under $30,000 – almost half the price of what Kelley Blue Book says EVs were selling for late last year.

The GM-Honda EV series is expected to go on sale in 2027 starting in North America. Compact crossover vehicles will be manufactured under the partnership -- a type of vehicle that both automakers are familiar with; GM has the Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and Tahoe, and Honda has the CR-V, HR-V, and Pilot. The compact crossover segment is also the largest in the world, with an annual volume of more than 13 million vehicles. That affords the companies a better chance of addressing the automotive market’s sweet spot.

Affordability will be a key issue if automakers want to turn the corner on EVs. The market for these vehicles continues to grow, but buyers are typically older and make more than $100,000 annually – a fact not lost on GM or Honda. In a call with reporters, GM's Ken Morris said the two companies expect their co-developed EVs to be priced below $30,000.

“GM and Honda will share our best technology, design and manufacturing strategies to deliver affordable and desirable EVs on a global scale, including our key markets in North America, South America, and China,” said GM chair and CEO Mary Barra.

“Honda is committed to reaching our goal of carbon neutrality on a global basis by 2050, which requires driving down the cost of electric vehicles to make EV ownership possible for the greatest number of customers,” added Honda president and CEO Toshihiro Mibe.

Advancements with EV batteries

The companies said one of the biggest benefits that brought them together is their desire to find a way to build batteries that are more affordable and “next generation.” For that element, the focus will be based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.

General Motors recently called its Ultium Charge 360 a “holistic charging experience.” It claims that its process can remove any headaches that a car owner might encounter if they decide to buy an electric vehicle.

Not to be left out, Honda says it’s also making progress with batteries. The company says its all-solid-state battery technology is a candidate to become the core element of future EVs and that it has already established a demonstration line in Japan for all-solid-state batteries and is making further progress toward mass-production.

General Motors is recalling 681,509 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the wiper module and repair or replace it -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 2, 2022.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.

General Motors is recalling ten model year 2022 GMC Hummer EVs.

The taillight software in affected vehicles can cause one or both rear taillights to become inoperative or remain fully or partially illuminated.

A taillight that fails to illuminate or illuminates incorrectly may reduce the visibility of the vehicle or communicate incorrect information to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the left and/or right rear taillight assemblies.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 25, 2022.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222359830.

General Motors is recalling 740,581 model year 2010-2017 GMC Terrain vehicles.

A reflection caused by the headlight housings may illuminate areas above the vehicle and outside the driver's view with excessively bright light.

The bright reflection may cause a glare for other drivers, reducing their visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The remedy is currently under development.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 23, 2022.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222363740.

General Motors is recalling 1,789 model year 2021 GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs, Cadillac Escalades & Escalade ESVs, and Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes.

The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly.

Driveshafts that have not been heat-treated properly could lead to driveshaft failure. In turn, this could cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the left and/or right rear driveshaft assemblies free of charge.

An owner notification letter mailing date has not been finalized.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212351030.

General Motors is recalling 4,271 model year 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosses, model year 2012-2013 Buick Regals, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibus sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.

The vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris.

Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge.

Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk will be mailed on February 7, 2022. A second notice will be sent once a remedy is available.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640.

General Motors is recalling 626 model year 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500s and Chevrolet Silverado 1500s with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire.

The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.

An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels free of charge.

Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 31, 2022.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (800) 462-8782 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.

When Toyota announced its North American year-end 2021 sales figures on Tuesday, it had lots to crow about – namely, knocking General Motors (GM) off the throne as the top-selling automaker in the U.S. It’s the first time a foreign automaker has taken first place in America.

The company not only added that title to its resume, but it will hang on as the number one seller of electrified vehicles for the 22nd consecutive year. Its Toyota Camry, Highlander, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, and Lexus NX will also keep their trophies as the best-selling models in their respective segments. Toyota also earned the most Kelley Blue Book Awards in 2021, with its RAV4 named car of the year.

However, the short-term forecast is a bit cloudy. In 2021, the company sold 2,332,262 vehicles, 11.5% more per day than it did in 2020. However, it comes hobbling into 2022 with reports that its December U.S. 2021 sales were down 30.2% when compared to December 2020.

How Toyota pulled it off

Toyota – just like every other automotive company – had to live through supply chain knee-capping and a cataclysmic chip shortage in 2021, both of which were brought on by the pandemic. The difference for Toyota was that it just managed the situation better.

How? That’s the question ConsumerAffairs put to Bill Rieke, Adjunct Instructor for Supply Chain Management at the Williams College of Business at Xavier University in Cincinnati.

“Toyota, which is the automotive pioneer for ‘just-in-time’ manufacturing, has proactively moved away from this pure ‘lean’ management approach,” Rieke said. “Instead they have built resiliency into their production planning to be more like ‘just-in-case’ which has served them well during Covid-19 allowing them to have broader access to computer chips and other parts necessary to build and sell a complete car.”

Consumers frustrated by chip shortage

GM may have also made Toyota’s rise easier if consumer opinions count. Redell, of Farmington, Mich., recently chided the company for how it handled a situation when he brought in his Cadillac for service. 

“I was told by the Service Advisor that they have no vehicles for loaners due to the chip shortage. But furthermore I was told that I can go and rent a vehicle at Enterprise or whatever and then contact GM to see if I could be reimbursed,” Redell wrote. 

“As a frustrated customer I asked the Service Advisor [why] as a customer who has a bumper to bumper warranty, what if I don’t have the income to be able to rent a vehicle at this time. The Service Advisor had nothing to say.”

General Motors is recalling 3,889 All-Weather Floor Liners, part number 42686568, that were sold for use as front driver-side accessory floor liners for model year 2017-2021 Bolts.

Insufficient clearance between the liner and the gas pedal may result in the pedal becoming trapped by the liner.

A trapped gas pedal can result in unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle to not decelerate as expected when the driver lifts his foot from the gas pedal, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the floor liner free of charge. Owners are advised to remove the floor liner from the vehicle until it is replaced.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 29, 2021.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (888) 988-7267, or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020). GM's number for this recall is N212345450.

General Motors is recalling 550 model year 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and model year 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles.

The driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace -- as necessary -- the driver's airbag module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 22, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

General Motors is recalling 181 model year 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6s.

The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright, which may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will install right- and left-side in-line headlight jumper harnesses free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.

Last month, Ford announced that it was making its largest investment ever in electric vehicles. On Monday, it was Tesla and Hertz staking a claim on the EV growth chart. On Tuesday, General Motors (GM) created its own EV buzz by announcing that it plans to build 42,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S. and Canada. 

When the automaker’s $750 million Dealer Community Charging Program begins in 2022, it will be a cooperative effort between the company and its dealers -- one with a bit of a twist. Instead of trying to capture larger markets where good EV infrastructure already exists -- like Vermont and California -- the company and its dealers will work together to broaden access to charging in rural and urban areas where EV charging access is limited -- like Kentucky and Louisiana. 

GM also plans to set the stations up at places where there’s some built-in density of potential EV users. That includes workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, sports and entertainment venues, and colleges and universities.

All for one, one for all

The automaker plans to partner with other EV charging networks to make its charging stations available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase an electric GM model. Officials say this will help simplify the charging experience by allowing drivers to find and use stations that they can pay for through the GM EV app.

Dovetailing the breadth of its own network with other charging networks will allow consumers to access nearly 85,000 charging spots throughout the U.S. and Canada. As of February 2021, there were around 97,600 charging outlets and 40,600 charging stations across the U.S.

"We want to give customers the right tools and access to charging where and when they need it, while working with our dealer network to accelerate the expansion of accessible charging throughout the U.S. and Canada, including in underserved, rural and urban areas," said GM President Mark Reuss.

General Motors is recalling 14,939 model year 2021 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Suburban & Tahoes, and GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs.

The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine and cause an unexpected engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 8, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006; or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212332040.

General Motors is recalling 402 model year 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibus and model year 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4s.

The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 4, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

There’s more bad news for Chevrolet Bolt owners. General Motors says some owners of the recalled electric vehicle (EV) should not only leave the cars parked outside, they should keep them at least 50 feet from other vehicles.

The reason is a risk of fire caused by two defects in the battery that powers the car. The defects are behind the recall of 142,000 of the EVs sold since 2016. In August, GM added 73,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada to the recall list. The company previously recalled 69,000 2017-2019 models.

The late August recall was triggered by two reports of Bolt battery fires in vehicles that had already received a repair. In late July, GM engineers said they had identified a second “rare manufacturing defect” that increases the vehicles’ risk of catching fire. Although officials didn’t say exactly what the defects are, it said the problem stems from the cells that make up the Bolt’s battery pack.

All Bolts covered by recall

“With this expansion, all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are now recalled due to the risk of the high-voltage battery pack catching fire,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement at the time. “The recall applies to all Bolt vehicles, including those that may have received an earlier recall repair for the fire risk issue.”

GM says it is currently working with its battery supplier, LG Corp., to repair or replace the battery packs. Until then, it has warned owners of the recalled vehicles to take the following precautions:

• Park the vehicles outside a safe distance from structures

• Limit battery charges to 90% capacity

• Recharge more frequently to so that the battery does not drop below 70 miles of range

• Park at least 50 feet from other vehicles

GM says the battery defect is rare, but the company has confirmed at least 10 fires caused by overheating batteries.

General Motors is recalling 32,894 model year 2013 Buick Regals, Chevrolet Malibus and Buick Lacrosses sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin.

These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris.

Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 27, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212330130.

The chip shortage that’s run roughshod on automakers took a nasty turn on Thursday when General Motors (GM) said it would dramatically cut its North American vehicle production because of the situation.

This marks the second time that GM has halted production because of the chip shortage in the last two months.

Who knows how the chip shortage will play out long-term for the automaker, but it’s either extending or adding downtimes at eight plants in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to cut its immediate losses. To start, much of the production trimming is reported to last for two weeks. Sedans are apparently getting a reprieve, but GM’s full-size and midsize pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Terrain, and Chevrolet Trailblazer will be unaffected.

“Although the situation remains complex and very fluid, we remain confident in our team’s ability to continue finding creative solutions to minimize the impact on our highest-demand and capacity-constrained vehicles,” the company said in a statement Thursday.

Although the industry hoped it would only be a short-term issue, the chip shortage has spiraled out of control. Some industry analysts have said it’s possible that the problem could last as long as late 2022.

The long-tail effect of the chip shortage

Not only has the chip shortage impacted automotive consumers, but it has also affected the production of electronic devices and home appliances.

Appliance sales have soared during the pandemic, especially after people got their CARES checks. One electronics company -- LG -- even went so far as ditching its smartphone division so that it could concentrate on the home appliance market.

If you’ve waited until now to think about new kitchen appliances, you may want to pack a picnic basket because it’s going to be a while. 

“If you’ve been trying to get a home renovation project started, you may be waiting for your new range, fridge, or dishwasher,” said Francoise von Trapp of 3DIncites. “I was one of the lucky ones! I renovated my kitchen in February, and everything was in stock. But that’s not the case for everyone. If you can get your hands on the latest appliances, chances are they will cost more than they did two years ago.”

General Motors is recalling 7,082 model year 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles with Hankook tires.

The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.

General Motors is recalling 34,157 model year 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4s and CT5s.

The roof rail side-curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper airbag deployment in a crash.

Airbags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail airbags and reinstall the air bags -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2021.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

General Motors is recalling two model year 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons.

Dealer service technicians may have calibrated the brake system incorrectly, affecting Electronic Stability Control (ESC) , traction control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), and braking while towing a trailer.

This may compromise overall braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will recalibrate the brake system control module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1202 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340970.

General Motors is recalling 86 model year 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s and GMC Sierra 2500s with a 17" spare tire (RPO ZHQ or ZXT) and either the 20" accessory road tire (RPO REM) or the 18" accessory road tire (RPO Q2V).

Operating the spare tire with other 20" or 18" tires can prevent the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) from engaging.

An ABS system that cannot control the rear wheels independently increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will provide the appropriate spare tire and apply a new spare tire information label free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212329780.

Tesla is building its Cybertruck, Ford is busy on its F-150 Lightning. Not to be left out, General Motors is providing another glimpse of its previously announced all-electric pickup.

It’s also providing new details. Previously the truck was described as “Silverado-like.” This week GM said the truck will be an EV version of its popular pickup and be called the Silverado All-Electric.

In a major disclosure, announced in this video posted to YouTube, the automaker said the new EV truck will feature four-wheel steering. Instead of the steering wheel turning just the two front tires, it will turn all four, providing a tighter turn ratio.

When GM announced the new truck last month it said it would travel 400 miles on a single charge and compete with consumer pickups planned by its rivals. The company has not said when the new Silverado All-Electric would go into production nor what it would cost.

The competition

Ford’s F-150 Lightning, which will be available next spring, will start at $40,000 -- a price that compares favorably with the gasoline-powered version.

The Silverado is Chevrolet’s best-selling truck and comes in several different models. It was introduced in 1999 and shares design and mechanical characteristics with the GMC Sierra.

The Silverado is rated 4 out of 5 stars by ConsumerAffairs reviewers, with most of the negative points relating to repair issues. But Gerald of Newman, Ga., is among the majority who is happy with his truck.

“I own an ‘02 Silverado,” Gerald wrote in a ConsumerAffairs review. “It’s an extended cab Z71 with the 5.3L V8. 172k miles in and this truck is running as strong as ever! It’s my daily driver and I have had no troubles at all, just routine maintenance.”

The Silverado All-Electric is not the only EV truck GM plans to introduce. The all-electric Hummer will come out first, but with a price tag of around $80,000, it probably won’t compete with the F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck.

General Motors is recalling 50,413 model year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles that were recalled in November 2020.

The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will replace defective battery modules free of charge.

Owners should take the following interim steps:

Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or

Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle after each use, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle overnight.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 6, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available.

Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at (833) 382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

General Motors is recalling 7,199 model year 2021 GMC Canyons.

The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended.

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.

General Motors is recalling 12 model year 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s.

The front driver's side airbag module may be missing one or more metal tabs that secure the plastic airbag cover to the housing.

The missing tabs may prevent the airbag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag, and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212336560.

General Motors is recalling 410,019 model year 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks.

The roof-rail airbag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge.

Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy is available.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

General Motors is recalling 331,274 model year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and2model year 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500s & 3500s. The vehicles are equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord.

An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will disable the block heater, free of charge.

GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign.

For vehicles included in an earlier recall, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.

General Motors has announced that it will halt production of most large pickup trucks due to the global chip shortage. The automaker said Wednesday that its plants in Michigan, Indiana, and Mexico will stop producing Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups next week. 

“The global semiconductor shortage remains complex and very fluid, but GM’s global purchasing and supply chain, engineering and manufacturing teams continue to find creative solutions and make strides working with the supply base to minimize the impact to our highest-demand and capacity-constrained vehicles, including full-size trucks and SUVs for our customers,” GM spokesman David Barnas said in a statement. 

These “scheduling adjustments” will also give it time to “complete unfinished vehicles at the impacted assembly plants and ship those units to dealers to help meet the strong customer demand for our products,” the automaker said. 

GM said the affected facilities will resume normal operations the week of August 2.

Auto industry struggling

While the chip shortage has forced other automakers to halt production this year, GM has been able to keep producing large pickups by relying on different supply chain tactics and building some vehicles without all the needed parts. The company has also excluded some features that require chips. 

Earlier this month, the automaker announced that wireless charging pads would be cut from the 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the 2021 GMC Yukon (made after July 12). 

The auto industry as a whole has suffered greatly as a result of the global chip shortage. Some companies have adapted by temporarily shutting down assembly lines or waiting to fully assemble vehicles until chips arrive. As a result, overall production has decreased and prices have increased.

The global shortage of semiconductor chips is expected to cost automakers $110 billion in revenue in 2021, according to consulting firm AlixPartners.

General Motors is recalling six model year 2021 Chevrolet Traverses and Buick Enclaves.

During service by dealers, some vehicles may have received incorrect airbag calibration software that may affect front airbag deployment.

Airbags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the air bag calibration software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 9, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

General Motors is recalling 380,498 model year 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and model year 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles.

The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one free of charge.

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving.

Such warnings may include:
• Service Traction Control message
• Service Stabilitrak message
• Stabilitrak malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) stays on or flashes
intermittently
• Service Rear Axle message
• Chimes in combination with any of these messages or MILs
• Sway or wander while driving
• Loud metallic or other unusual noise from the rear suspension
• Off-center steering wheel
• Uneven wear between the rear tires

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 9, 2021.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006 and Saab customer service at (800) 955-9007. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

General Motors is pulling wireless smartphone charging from several of its new SUVs due to the ongoing microchip shortage. 

The feature is being dropped from the 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, as well as the 2021 GMC Yukon (made after July 12). The automaker said the charging pads will also be excluded from some 2022 Buick Enclaves, Chevy Traverses, and Cadillac XT5s and XT6s made after August 2.

For the past few months, GM has been reiterating that its supply chain organization is continuing to make progress in working with its supply base to “mitigate the near-term impacts of the semiconductor situation.” 

“GM continues to leverage every available semiconductor to build and ship our most popular and in-demand products, including our highly profitable full-size trucks and SUVs for our customers,” the company said in a statement. “However, the semiconductor situation continues to remain fluid globally.”

Buyers of the vehicles without wireless charging pads will get a $75 credit. The automaker is also offering a $50 credit for vehicles that don’t have the HD radio feature that is usually included. 

The auto industry has been forced to make a number of changes since early this year due to the global chip shortage. Some companies have had to temporarily shut down assembly lines or wait to fully assemble vehicles until chips arrive. As a result, overall production has decreased and prices have gone up. 

General Motors is recalling 26,847 model year 2021 Cadillac Escalades & Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes and GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs.

A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.

Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 2, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006; or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.

General Motors is recalling 135,400 model year 2020-2022 Buick Encore GXs and model year 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazers.

The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will replace the jack free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

General Motors is recalling 572 model year 2021 Cadillac XT5, & XT6s, and GMC Acadias.

The fuel supply lines may not be attached and seated properly.

Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

General Motor is recalling 896 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

The vehicles' tires were cured for too long during production.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.

Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires -- as necessary -- free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.

General Motors (GM) has already gone all-in when it comes to electric vehicles. Earlier this year, the automaker announced that it would only be selling these kinds of vehicles by the year 2035.

To help bolster that effort, the company announced on Wednesday that it will increase its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles to $35 billion through 2025. The company said the commitment represents a 75% increase from its initial commitment to these technologies.

“We are investing aggressively in a comprehensive and highly-integrated plan to make sure that GM leads in all aspects of the transformation to a more sustainable future,” said CEO Mary Barra.

Opening new battery factories

As part of its new investment, GM announced that it will be opening two new battery cell manufacturing plants in the U.S. The company is moving quickly to ensure it’s ready for what it believes will be a larger adoption of electric vehicles in the near future. 

“GM is targeting annual global EV sales of more than 1 million by 2025, and we are increasing our investment to scale faster because we see momentum building in the United States for electrification, along with customer demand for our product portfolio,” Barra said. 

“There is a strong and growing conviction among our employees, customers, dealers, suppliers, unions and investors, as well as policymakers, that electric vehicles and self-driving technology are the keys to a cleaner, safer world for all,” she added.

While GM is certainly making a bid to become a leader in the electric vehicle market, it has plenty of competition from other automakers. Tesla is still regarded by many as a leading automaker in the electric market, and other companies like Ford and Volvo are making their own investments to shore up their electric offerings. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling 285,622 General Motors vehicles that could have a faulty airbag malfunction warning light. NHTSA says it could be a safety issue and should be repaired.

GM alerted the agency to the issue and requested the recall. The recall includes the Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4 and CT5, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Corvette, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. All are 2021 models.

GM vehicles have a communications gateway module that sends messages to the airbags. If it malfunctions while trying to process information it could cause the airbag malfunction indicator light to turn on and off inconsistently.

The problem

If the airbag warning light comes on when there is no problem with the airbag, the user could be led to incorrectly believe the vehicle airbag has malfunctioned. The bigger problem is when there is a problem and the light doesn’t come on.

GM says the fix isn’t that complicated. GM dealers will be equipped to update the software in the communications gateway module. As with all auto safety recalls, the work will be done at no charge to vehicle owners.

Vehicle owners included in the recall will get a letter from GM sometime in July. Owners who want to see if their GM vehicle is on the recall list can enter the VIN on the NHTSA database here.

It’s the second GM recall in a week. Previously the automaker recalled 2021 GMC Acadia, Cadillac XT5 And XT6 to repair a fuel line issue. 

General Motors is recalling 285,622 model year 2021 Buick Envisions, Cadillac CT4s, CT5s, Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Tahoes, Corvettes, Suburbans, and GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs.

The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the airbag malfunction indicator light to illuminate inconsistently.

As a result, the airbag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the airbag, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will update the software in the communications gateway module free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1(800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

General Motors is recalling 196 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles.

The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.

Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will update the ECM software free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.

General Motors is recalling 108 model year 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclaves, model year 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverses and model year 2011-2016 GMC Acadias.

The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Unsecured side curtain airbags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and -- if necessary – realign or replace the weld nuts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 24, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1(800) 222-1020 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

General Motors is recalling 2,568 model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoes, and model year 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500s that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair.

The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle, causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 24, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.

General Motors has announced a new ‘holistic charging experience’ that it’s dubbed Ultium Charge 360. With the new charging approach, the automaker is aiming to remove any charging headaches that a customer may encounter -- or might think they’ll encounter -- if they buy an electric vehicle. 

“There is a lot more to EV adoption than just buying the vehicle and just having a large connected network,” said Travis Hester, GM’s chief EV officer. “And our mission is to help every single person get over whatever anxiety they have, and help them into an EV in the most convenient way possible.”

Hester noted that GM plans to launch 30 EVs globally by the end of 2025 and that Ultium Charge 360 will help simplify both the at-home and public charging experience. Ultium Charge 360 integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps, and other products and services to help streamline the charging experience for those who own one of GM’s electric vehicles. 

Those who utilize Ultium Charge 360 will get access to various charging services, including charge point operators, electric utilities, and government agencies. GM says this will “make home, workplace, public and fleet charging ubiquitous for customers.” 

Ensuring a “seamless” experience

The company said it will also continue to update its mobile apps to “provide an even more intuitive mobile experience that makes navigating to a charging station, plugging into a charger and paying for charging simple.” 

To help further ensure that the switch to an electric vehicle is “seamless,” GM said it is working to offer EV owners charging accessories and installation services that are “tailored to their lifestyle.” 

“For example, GM will cover standard installation of Level 2 charging capability for eligible customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV or Bolt EV in collaboration with Qmerit,” the company said. 

Hester said the “major functions” of Ultium Charge 360 will be available by September 2021.

General Motors is recalling 60,678 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorados and GMC Canyons.

The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

General Motors is recalling 10,154 model year 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with 6.6L gasoline engines.

The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove a portion of the anti-rotation tab on both positive battery cable terminals near the fuse block assembly attachments free of charge.

If too much of the tab had been removed during prior servicing, the battery cable will be replaced free of charge.

Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.

The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325160.

General Motors is recalling 94,641 model year 2021 Cadillac Escalades & Escalade ESVs, GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs, and Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes with third-row seating.

The third-row outboard seat belts may have been trapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.

A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third-row outboard seat belts, replacing any damaged seat belts, and rerouting them -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, GMC customer service at (800)462-8782 and Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313000.

General Motors is recalling 33,838 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL,
• Model year 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana,
• Model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and

Certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles.

The tires were cured for too long during production.

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.

Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267, Buick customer service at (866) 608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

General Motors (GM) has announced that it’s extending its plant shutdowns due to the ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage. 

Plants will remain shut down at GM’s car and crossover plants in Kansas, Mexico, and Ontario, Canada. Initially, they were slated to remain closed until mid-March. The San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico will now be shuttered through the end of March, while the U.S. and Canada plants will remain closed until at least mid-April.

The automaker said the move is intended to ensure that there are enough chips to use in the production of its most “in-demand” full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. 

“GM continues to leverage every available semiconductor to build and ship our most popular and in-demand products, including full-size trucks and SUVs for our customers,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday. “GM has not taken downtime or reduced shifts at any of its truck plants due to the shortage.”

Chip shortage affecting automakers’ earnings 

The chip shortage has been blamed on the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has had a major impact on automakers. Last month, GM and Ford announced that they will produce fewer cars and trucks due to the shortage. 

The chip shortage is expected to result in a staggering $60.6 billion revenue loss in the automotive industry as a whole this year, according to estimates from consulting firm AlixPartners. 

Experts said the shortage was caused by the nation’s rapid economic recovery during the pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, semiconductor makers scaled back production in anticipation of a steep drop in demand. 

Demand did decline at first, but the auto industry ended up recovering quickly when consumers adapted to online car shopping and purchases. When auto plants reopened, they quickly ran out of the semiconductor chips. 

Last week, GM’s chief financial officer Paul Jaconbon said the chip shortage is improving. However, the company is still expecting the delays to lower its free cash flow by $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion in 2021.

General Motors is recalling 18 model year 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons.

The fuel tank assemblies may be missing adhesive between two layers of the fuel tank shell which may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212327720.

General Motors is recalling 284,645 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2012 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Silverado 2500s/3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Sierra 2500s/3500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."

The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger front airbag inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate one free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning March 1, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.

General Motors is recalling 692,526 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2013 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, and Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Silverado 2500s/3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Sierra 2500s/3500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."
• Model year 2010 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, and Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Silverado 2500s/3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Sierra 2500s/3500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."
• Model year 2009 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, & Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Silverado 2500s/3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Sierra 2500s/3500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger front airbag inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate one free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning March 1, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.

General Motors is recalling 557,023 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2009 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Sierra 2500s, Sierra 3500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."
• Model year 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

The vehicles have non-desiccated passenger front inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate on free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning March 1, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

General Motors is recalling 1,778,128 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2014 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 2500s, Sierra 3500s, Yukons, and Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."
• Model year 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 2500s, Sierra 3500s, Yukons, Yukon XLs and model year 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."
• Model year 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, Suburban, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 2500s, Sierra 3500s, Yukons & Yukon XLs and model year 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger front inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate one free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning March 1, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006; and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

General Motors is recalling 2,641,272 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons, Yukon XLs, and model year 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, GMC Sierra 2500s & Sierra 3500s originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."
• Model year 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Escalade EXTs, Chevrolet Avalanches, Silverado 1500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons, Yukon XLs originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."

The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger front inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.

The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflator with an alternate one free of charge.

Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed beginning March 1, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020; Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006; and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

General Motors (GM) has officially filed recall documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to the agency’s petition that it recall vehicles with airbag inflators that could explode. 

In November, the auto safety agency requested that GM recall millions of trucks and SUVs equipped with Takata airbag inflators. Now, the automaker says the recall campaign will kick off March 1. 

GM originally contested the NHTSA’s decision, saying it didn’t believe the airbags in the vehicles in question were subject to the same deterioration as those in the other vehicles with Takata inflators that have been recalled.  

“Based on data generated through independent scientific evaluation conducted over several years, we disagree with NHTSA’s position,” GM said in a statement at the time. "However, we will abide by NHTSA's decision and begin taking the necessary steps."

The NHTSA dismissed that argument, saying that it found that the GM inflators are in fact “at risk of the same type of explosion after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity as other recalled Takata inflators.” 

Affected models

The trucks and SUVs involved in the recall include the 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL. 

GM said the recall covers vehicles sold or registered in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B."

Additionally, the recall includes certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."

Look out for a recall notice

The vehicles affected are equipped with an airbag inflator that could degrade over time and eventually explode, resulting in “sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death,” the NHTSA said. 

Owners of affected vehicles will receive notice of the recall starting March 1. 

General Motors doesn’t currently have a fix waiting in the wings. The NHTSA says owners can expect another letter at a later date saying that they can bring their truck or SUV to a dealer where a technician will install a new front passenger airbag at no cost. 

General Motors (GM) has announced that it plans to phase out all of its diesel and gas-powered vehicles by 2035, with the aim of going completely carbon neutral by 2040. The company said Thursday that it’s on track to meet its goal of using 100 percent renewable energy to power its U.S. facilities by 2030 and global facilities by 2035. 

For several years now, GM has been striving to reduce its impact on the environment by moving toward an emissions-free future. The company has announced plans to release 30 new electric vehicles globally by 2025; more than 20 will be just for North America.

“For General Motors, our most significant carbon impact comes from tailpipe emissions of the vehicles that we sell — in our case, it’s 75 percent,” GM CEO Mary Barra said in a message on LinkedIn. “That is why it is so important that we accelerate toward a future in which every vehicle we sell is a zero-emissions vehicle.”

All-electric switch will still be profitable

Dane Parker, GM chief sustainability officer, added that the plans aren’t likely to have an impact on profitability.

“We feel this is going to be the successful business model of the future,” he said. “We know there are hurdles, we know there are technology challenges, but we’re confident that with the resources we have and the expertise we have that we’ll overcome those challenges and this will be a business model that we will be able to thrive in the future.”

Parker said the combination of a reduction in pricing and advancements in technologies has “made this an inflection point that we want to seize.”

General Motors is recalling 470 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs, and
• Model year 2021 GMC Canyons and Sierra 1500s, 2500s, 3500s, Yukons, Yukon XLs, Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Blazers, Camaros, Colorados, Equinoxs, Silverado 1500s, 2500s, 3500s, Suburbans and Tahoes.

Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8785, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

General Motors is recalling 464 model year 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Evs.

The vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.

If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance , increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it -- if necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2021.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.

General Motors is recalling 213,128 model year 2012-2013 Buick Regals, model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibus, and model year 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosses sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia or Wisconsin.

These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris.

Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge.

Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification on February 15, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 21, 2021.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

General Motors is recalling 624,216 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s & GMC Sierra 1500s,
• Model year 2021 Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes and GMC Yukon Xls, and
• Model year 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s and GMC Sierra 2500s & 3500s.

The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front row center seating position.

If a seat belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.

Microsoft has announced that it’s teaming up with Cruise and General Motors to make the use of self-driving cars a not-too-distant reality. 

Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of GM, has entered a “long-term strategic partnership” with Microsoft to “accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.” In an announcement, Microsoft said Cruise will use its Azure cloud platform to deliver self-driving technology “at scale.” 

“To unlock the potential of cloud computing for self-driving vehicles, Cruise will leverage Azure, Microsoft’s cloud and edge computing platform, to commercialize its unique autonomous vehicle solutions at scale,” the company said. 

Microsoft, meanwhile, will use Cruise’s knowledge of how to serve transportation companies. 

“Microsoft, as Cruise’s preferred cloud provider, will also tap into Cruise’s deep industry expertise to enhance its customer-driven product innovation and serve transportation companies across the globe through continued investment in Azure,” Microsoft said. 

The software giant is also joining GM, Honda, and previous investors in an equity investment of $2 billion for Cruise. The investment brings Cruise’s valuation to $30 billion, a jump which should help the AV company financially survive the pandemic and compete with rivals like Waymo. 

Accelerating the adoption of AVs

On Twitter, Cruise President and Chief Technical Officer Kyle Vogt said autonomous vehicles will be “a major lifestyle upgrade for billions of people, and one that requires almost zero effort to unlock.” 

“Tech to do this is hard,” Vogt said. “It’s not just AI, but realtime, safety-critical AI. There's also manufacturing, industrializing new tech, and rollout of fleets. Few companies can acquire or already possess the critical mass of talent, capital, tech, and expertise to pull this off.” 

“A handful of front-runner AV companies that look most likely to win are attracting substantially all of the best human capital and a huge chunk of the financial capital,” Vogt continued. “That is how a company without millions of customers can be valued at $30 billion. We’ve made some incredible progress towards this vision, but there is much left to do. Back to work!”

General Motors is recalling 3,203 model year 2021 Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs.

The front passenger seat belt and airbag status telltale lights in the overhead console may be set to "night mode" when the vehicle is started using remote start or when the vehicle is turned off and re-started after approximately ten minutes without opening the door.

In daytime, if night mode is active, the telltale lights may not be visible.

If the telltale lights are not visible, the driver and front passenger may not know that the front passenger is unbuckled or has a deactivated airbag, increasing the risk of passenger injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319980.

General Motors is recalling 94 model year 2021 Chevrolet Suburbans & Tahoes, and GMC Yukons & Yukon XLs.

During assembly, a repair involved removal of one or both front seats. The attachment bolts for the front seats may not have been properly reinstalled after the repair was completed.

If an occupied front seat has loose or missing attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts -- as needed -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 29, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, and GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202312720.

General Motors is recalling 38,048 model year 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s and 3500s.

The front seat belt retractor assemblies were built with the incorrect torsion bar, and may not perform as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front seat belt retractor assemblies free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 28, 2020.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at (800)222-1020. GM's numbers for this recall are 17368, 17375, and 17376.

General Motors is recalling 9,279 model year 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 & Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and model year 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 & 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 trucks.

The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator endcap may detach from the inflator.

If the endcap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the endcap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 10, 2021.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202309680.

General Motors, which is currently aiming to go fully electric by 2030, is offering Cadillac dealerships a buyout if they aren’t interested in making the changes necessary to accommodate electric vehicles. 

Mandated charging and service upgrades will total around $200,000, but GM has said it’s willing to give Cadillac dealerships up to $500,000 if they aren’t willing to invest in the company’s future as an electric vehicle brand. 

The 880 Cadillac dealers in the U.S. will have until November 30 to decide whether or not to accept the buyout offer. Dealers who take the buyout will be able to acquire new Cadillacs through the end of 2021. 

"We wanted to move fast and make sure dealers are ready for the acceleration," Cadillac North America Vice President Mahmoud Samara told Automotive News. "This is purely an option for those dealers who feel the EV journey is not suitable for them."

Last week, GM announced that it was expediting its shift to an all-electric future. The automaker plans to introduce 30 new models by the end of 2025. About half of the nation’s Cadillac dealers sell fewer than 50 vehicles each year.

General Motors Corp. (GM) has announced that it plans to recall 7 million 2007-2014 model pickup trucks and SUVs that contain potentially lethal Takata airbags. Those models include Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups; Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and Avalanche vehicles; GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickups; and various versions of the Cadillac Escalade and GMC Yukon.

Takata airbags have a worrisome, costly, and tragic history. All told, tens of millions of vehicles have been recalled for Takata-related problems. In 2016, U.S. senators petitioned that certain Hondas with Takata airbags be taken off the road. 

Between 2017-2018, Nissan reached a class action settlement over Takata airbag cases to the tune of $97.68 million, and Ford reached its own at a cost of $299.1 million. Defective Takata airbags claimed their 17th and 18th lives earlier this year.

Takata’s hazards

The primary issue with Takata’s recalled airbags is that their inflators are made with ammonium nitrate. This chemical can deteriorate over time, and the process can be accelerated by hot and humid conditions. When deterioration reaches a certain point, it can cause the airbags to explode and shoot shrapnel into the passenger cabin. 

GM’s recall could very well close the door on Takata’s future since it accounts for the final group of cars manufactured with Takata airbag inflators. The decision comes after Takata submitted four unsuccessful petitions to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that sought to stop these recalls. 

“The GM recall is a huge step in the right direction,” said Grace Brombach, an associate with U.S. PIRG. “Airbags exist to protect drivers, not to do more harm. Vehicle owners shouldn’t have to worry that their car’s airbag could be the thing that kills them during a minor fender bender or a more serious collision.”

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Vehicle owners can verify whether their GM vehicle is part of the latest recall by visiting https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering their seventeen digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 

It might also be good for any vehicle owner to double check to see if their vehicle, especially previously owned ones, was part of any earlier recall.

General Motors is recalling 7,516 model year 2020 Buick Enclaves Cadillac XT5s, GMC Acadias & Chevrolet Traverses, and model year 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss, or could develop a belt edge separation that could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss.

Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267, Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.

General Motors announced Wednesday that it will launch an auto insurance offering that will use data from its OnStar connected vehicles. Insurance coverage rates will be based on miles driven and type of driving. 

Driving habits like following the speed limit, acceleration behaviors, and avoiding hard braking will be taken into account when determining how much consumers will pay for coverage. Good drivers will be rewarded with “significant” savings, said Andrew Rose, president of OnStar Insurance Services. 

“Consumers have chosen, with their consent, to share their driving data with GM,” Rose said. “With that information, we can let you know you can get savings because of your safe driving or not. And we can give you coaching as time goes by to become a better, safer driver.”

The automaker said consumers without GM vehicles will be allowed on OnStar insurance. However, there will be additional discounts for those who are GM owners or subscribe to OnStar’s services. 

GM said it will begin a pilot this week for its own employees in Arizona. It will be offered to the general public by early 2021. 

General Motors is recalling all model year 2017-2018 and 50,932 model year 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs.

The high-voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity, posing an injury risk.

What to do

GM will notify owners and, as an interim repair, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90% free of charge.

Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed.

The final remedy is still under development.

Owners will be notified of the interim repair beginning November 23, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when the final repair becomes available.

Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at (833) 382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.

General Motors is recalling 42 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & GMC Sierra 1500, and model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks.

One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.

Separation of the driveshaft may cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 7, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.

General Motors is recalling 2,781 model year 2020 Buick Enclaves, Cadillac XT5s, Cadillac XT6s, Chevrolet Traverses, and GMC Acadias.

The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

An insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module.

The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2020.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267, Buick Customer service at (800) 955-9007, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.

General Motors is recalling 194,105 of the following vehicles:

• Model year 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse,
• Model year 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain,
• Model year 2018 Chevrolet Malibu,
• Model year 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and
• Model year 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles.

The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Additionally, transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267, Buick Customer service at (800) 955-9007, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

General Motors is recalling 14,620 model year 2018 Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Silverado 1500s & Tahoes, and GMC Sierra 1500s & Yukons with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine.

The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module free of charge.

The recall is scheduled to begin November 16, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (866) 522-9559, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at (800)630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

General Motors (GM) is investing $2 billion to upgrade six of its U.S.-based plants. 

Much of that funding will go towards modifying its Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly plant, which will become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles (EV). The all-new Cadillac LYRIQ will be the first EV produced at GM’s Spring Hill factory, and the plant renovation is scheduled to begin immediately.

GM’s investment is its latest move toward electric vehicles and part of the company’s new “triple zero” mantra: zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

Is electric the future?

Over the past two years, GM, Volkwagen, BMW, and Fiat-Chrysler have all put a great number of eggs in the EV basket. While those manufacturers may not want to admit that Tesla has proven there’s a market for EVs, the Elon Musk-led carmaker has certainly challenged the automotive world’s good ‘ol boys. The fact remains that it’s consumers who will determine if a widespread EV marketplace is sustainable. Subaru, for one, is betting that consumers won’t give an electric car or truck the time of day.

All told, GM has committed to invest more than $4.5 billion in U.S. electric vehicle production since March 2019. Earlier, the company said its plans included releasing at least 20 new electric vehicles around the world by 2023.

“We are committed to investing in the U.S., our employees and our communities,” said GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra in a news release. “These investments underscore the success of our vehicles today, and our vision of an all-electric future.”

GM plants reaping benefits

Pumping $2 billion into six of GM’s U.S. plants will bring the total amount that the company has invested or committed to invest in its U.S. manufacturing sites to more than $29 billion since 2009. 

The company plans to move production of the next-generation GMC Acadia to the Lansing Delta Township Assembly -- an investment of more than $100 million. A total of $32 million will also be invested at Flint Assembly for future production of heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Both models have been a headache for GM over the last few years, issuing recall after recall. 

Another $17 million has been set aside for GM’s Romulus, Michigan propulsion plant to enhance automation and increase capacity of GM’s 10-speed truck transmission found in full-size pickups like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade.

Another $3.5 million will be invested at Orion Assembly, and $750,000 will be invested at GM’s site in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan. Both investments are related to additional production of the Cruise AV -- GM’s autonomous test vehicle -- at Orion Assembly.

General Motors is recalling 3,317 model year 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes and Cadillac CT4s, CT5s and XT4s, model year 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazers, and model year 2020-2021 Buick Encore Gxs.

Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin November 9, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438, Cadillac customer service at (800) 333-4223, or Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

General Motors is recalling five model year 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes.

The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.

Failure of the driver's seat belt to lock increases the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin on November 9, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.

General Motors is recalling 105 model year 2020 Buick Encore GXs and model year 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazers.

The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

An occupied front seat missing the rear attachment bolts may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438 or Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.

General Motors (GM) and Honda have inked a deal to share vehicle platforms and technology in North America starting next year. 

While the automakers say the deal they struck on Thursday is non-binding, their collective hope is to produce a wide variety of vehicles that would be sold under each company’s own banner. In addition, the two automotive giants would collaborate on connected services, research and development, and purchasing.

A 20-year old relationship

The business relationship between GM and Honda is nothing new. Actually, it began more than two decades ago and, over the last few years, has gained momentum as the two companies sought out commonalities in key technologies such as electrification and autonomous vehicles. 

“Our companies have different cultures and unique strengths, but we share several common goals,” remarked Honda Executive Vice President Seji Kuraishi.

“This includes a commitment to creating sustainable mobility with Zero Collisions and Zero CO2 emissions. Toward this shared objective, GM has demonstrated a major proficiency in battery electric vehicles, while, at Honda, our approach includes a portfolio of internal combustion engine and hybrid-electric vehicle technologies as we bridge to an electrified future.”

Splitting the more sizable costs

On paper and in real life, analysts say this deal makes perfect sense. Michelle Krebs, an executive analyst for Autotrader, told the Detroit Free Press that we're likely to see more these kinds of partnerships as brands try to stay competitive and keep up with emerging technologies. She noted that it's better to "share than go it alone.

"This is very significant news. GM and Honda have been working on a number of projects over the years. This takes their relationship to a whole new level. What’s notable about Honda is that it has remained fervently independent while others merge or do joint ventures," Krebs said

Great upsides for the consumer

If Honda and GM’s two-heads-are-better-than-one thinking works out according to plan, it’s the consumer who might be the big winner. Not only does the combination allow the companies to be more nimble in addressing shifting ever-changing consumer tastes and regulatory requirements, but the vehicle-buying public might also get cars and trucks they’re happier with.

According to Statista, Honda brand reached the highest consumer satisfaction in 2019 with a score of 88; GM (depending on the sub-brand, e.g. Chevrolet) averaged around a score of 80. If Honda can help move GM’s score up, then it’s a win for both manufacturer and consumer.

General Motors is recalling 7,071 model year 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes.

Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.

An unlatched hood can open when the vehicle is driven above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched free of charge.

In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations.

Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air software update.

The recall is expected to begin October 3, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.

General Motors is recalling 5,141 model year 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes.

The release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes.

If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, he may be trapped inside, posing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM) to allow the release switch to always work free of charge.

Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air software update.

The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.

General Motors is recalling 769 model year 2020 Buick Enclaves, Cadillac XT5s & XT6s, Chevrolet Blazers, Silverado 1500s, 2500s & 3500s, Traverses & GMC Acadias and Sierra 1500s, 2500s & 3500s.

The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during airbag deployment.

If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 14, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

General Motors is recalling model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s & 3500s that were previously recalled.

The hood-latch striker wires on replacement hoods installed in the earlier recall may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly free of charge. For hoods sold over the counter, dealers will contact customers with instructions for hood replacement.

The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202306490.

General Motors is recalling 19 model year 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazers factory-equipped with optional 17-inch sport terrain tires.

The certification label does not provide the required tire size and cold tire pressure information for front and rear tires.

If drivers are uninformed and overinflate or underinflate their tires, this may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and will mail corrected labels for customers to apply free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin July 6, 2020.

Owners may call Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202304070.

General Motors is recalling 14,919 Rugged Liner hard, tri-fold tonneau covers sold as accessories for model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 series trucks.

The attachment system may not properly secure the cover to the pickup bed.

If the cover separates from the truck bed, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tonneau rails and install improved attachments free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2020.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (586) 596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192285070.

General Motors is recalling about 1,909 model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s & 3500s.

The hood-latch striker wires may not have been heat-treated properly, possibly causing them to fracture.

If a striker wire fractures, the hood may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (888)988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192284960.

General Motors is recalling 20,352 model year 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

The bolts used to attach the front and/or rear brake calipers may have not been heat treated and may break under load.

Broken caliper bolts can reduce brake performance or interfere with wheel rotation and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake caliper bolts free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202294420.

General Motors is recalling 148,055 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

The vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). However, the software has an error, and as a result, the electronic brake assist may be disabled.

A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin February 10, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.

General Motors is recalling 554 model year 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibes with a front passenger airbag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

The replacement airbag may not unfold as designed during inflation in high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in improper inflation.

An air bag that does not inflate properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the passenger air bag module -- as necessary -- free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2020.

Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at (800) 762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192278940.

General Motors is recalling 699 model year 2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s and 3500s with non-desiccated, passenger front airbag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls.

The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger airbag inflators free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 24, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (866) 522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N192290990.

General Motors is recalling 350,371 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary.

If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 27, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.

General Motors is recalling 463,995 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Cadillac CT6s and GMC Sierra 1500s.

Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled.

If this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights.

If the driver is unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 27, 2020.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, Cadillac customer service at (800) 333-4223, or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

General Motors is recalling 502 model year 2020 Cadillac Escalades, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Camaros, Silverado 1500s, Suburbans, Tahoes, GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs.

The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 6, 2020.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at (800) 333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, or GMC customer service at (888-\O988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

General Motors is recalling 556,399 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s & GMC Sierra 1500s, and model year 2020 Silverado 2500s, Silverado 3500s, Sierra 2500s and Sierra 3500s with carpet floor covering.

When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020or GMC customer service at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.

General Motors is recalling 638,068 model year 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburbans, Tahoes, & Yukons, and model year 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and GMC Sierra 1500s vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive.

If a wheel-speed sensor fails, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

General Motors is recalling 81 model year 2020 Cadillac CT6s equipped with dealer-installed accessory 20" x 8.50" wheels (RPO 5JO or SHH).

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors use the incorrect wireless radio frequency and cannot illuminate the low pressure warning light when the tire pressure drops below the recommended level.

Drivers may drive the vehicle with low tire pressure without a low tire pressure warning, negatively affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four TPMS sensors with the correct sensors free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (586) 596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192279200.

General Motors is recalling 166 model year 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles.

The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.

General Motors is recalling 10,740 replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for model year 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaros.

The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.

Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The airbags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.

General Motors is recalling 93,693 model year 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles.

A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

This could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, affecting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.

General Motors is recalling 177,276 model year 2018 Chevrolet Malibus equipped with 1.5L turbo engines.

An error in the Engine Control Module (ECM) software may result in the fuel injectors being disabled.

Disabled fuel injectors would prevent the engine from starting and may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (800) 630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192221960.

General Motors is recalling 3,420 model year 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles.

The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked, which may reduce crash performance and increase the risk of an injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438 or Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192268310.

General Motors is recalling 91,399 model year 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles.

The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate or approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position.

Without the warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.

General Motors is recalling 1,159 model year 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles.

One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass.

Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows as necessary free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.

General Motors is recalling 324,226 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500s, 5500s & 6500s, model year 2017-2019 Silverado 2500s & 3500s, and GMC Sierra 2500s and 3500s with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater.

The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.

A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.

General Motors is recalling 112,958 model year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Trax vehicles.

A joint in one or both of the front lower-control arms may have been improperly welded, resulting in the partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle.

A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, affecting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A182202370.

General Motors is recalling 120 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin on April 15, 2019.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

General Motors is recalling five model year 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles.

Rotation of the steering wheel does not automatically cancel the turn-signals from flashing.

If the turn-signals do not automatically deactivate, the driver may fail to turn them off manually. An erroneous active turn-signal may mislead pedestrians and other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the turn-signal switch.

The recall began March 11, 2019.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. The Cadillac number for this recall is N182207090.

General Motors is recalling 18,574 model year 2016-2018 GMC Sierra 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 trucks equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks.

The fuel-level sensor in the front tank may stick in a low-level position, allowing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear-tank fuel-pump module, inspect the front tank and, if necessary, replace the front tank free of charge.

Owners were mailed interim notices informing them of the safety risk on March 5, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

GM's number for this recall is N182204190.

General Motors is recalling 26,772 model year 2016-2018 Cadillac CTSs, and model year 2017 Cadillac ATSs, Chevrolet Camaros, and Chevrolet Corvettes.

The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail, requiring a higher steering effort -- especially at lower speeds -- which may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in March 2019.

GM's number for this recall is N182182760.

General Motors is recalling 175 model year 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles.

The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.

If the securing rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the cable mounting strap in the event of a crash, preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin on February 8, 2019.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N18-2204040.

General Motors is recalling 154 model year 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cabs and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cabs.

The passenger-side front airbag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the airbag not inflating properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge.

The recall was expected to begin on December 26, 2018.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020 and GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.

General Motors is recalling 12 model year 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse and Trax vehicles.

The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the airbags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Failure of the airbags to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge.

The recall began November 6, 2018.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

General Motors is recalling 15,800 model year 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6s, Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Suburbans, Volts, and GMC Yukon XLs.

Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelt retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured.

If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, the child may face an increased risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

General Motors is recalling 3,028 model year 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM).

If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.

This could increase the risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.

General Motors is recalling 53,586 model year 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, it can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

General Motors is recalling 41,468 model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s, 3500s, 1500 Crew Cab Special Services, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Services, GMC Sierra 2500s, and 3500s vehicles.

The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal.

Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal.

Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278.

General Motors is recalling 210,628 model year 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt & Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse & Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS & XTS Professional vehicles and model year 2018 Chevrolet Malibus.

The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at (800) 521-7300, Cadillac customer service at (800) 458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at (800) 222-1020, or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

General Motors is recalling 1,015,918 model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes & Suburbans, GMC Sierra 1500s & Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades.

Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return.

If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

General Motors is recalling 94 model year 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with certain combinations of front-tire and gross-vehicle-weight option codes.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be incorrectly calibrated, causing the TPMS warning lamp to illuminate when tire pressure reaches 37 PSI, not 41 PSI.

If the low tire pressure telltale is not illuminated at the correct tire pressure, the driver may have less time to react to a low-tire-pressure situation, which could affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle in certain situations and could increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will check the PSI information on the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) and tire placard match, and if the information is different the RCDLR will be reprogrammed. This repair will be done free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18255.

General Motors is recalling 22,043 model year 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6s.

The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat.

If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.

General Motors is recalling 848 model year 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu & Colorado, and GMC Terrain, Acadia & Canyon vehicles.

The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line, and increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

General Motors is recalling 88,129 model year 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles.

The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.

If the SDM becomes inoperative, it will not detect a crash or command the necessary air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM with updated software, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18179.

General Motors is recalling about 23,000 model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, 2500s and 3500s, and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles.

The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.

General Motors is recalling 207,483 model year 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows.

Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance and increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

GM's number for this recall is 18155.

General Motors has issued a recall for nearly 400 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles because the front driver and passenger door windows may not be properly tempered. 

The automaker warns that the improperly tempered glass could potentially break into larger pieces if the windows are broken, increasing the risk of injury to drivers and passengers. 

What to do

GM has stated that it will notify owners and dealers of issue so that the glass in affected vehicles can be replaced free of charge. The company expects the recall to officially begin on May 11.

Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service for more information at 1-800-222-1020. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can also be reached at its hotline by dialing 1-888-327-4236.

General Motors is recalling 8,738 model year 2018 Buick Regals.

During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of passengers.

Failure of the seat belt to restrain passengers adequately in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2018.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.

General Motors (GM) has filed documents with the U.S. Transportation Department for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first autonomous vehicle designed with no manual controls for a driver.

GM says the fact that there will be no steering wheel, brakes, or accelerator will make the Cruise AV safer and reduce accidents.

“Each year, close to 1.25 million people die in car crashes around the world, 40,000 in the United States alone,” GM said in its Safety Report. “More than two million people are injured. Human error is a major contributing factor in 94 percent of these crashes.”

GM is seeking Transportation Department approval for the fully-autonomous vehicle to enter its ride-sharing fleet sometime next year.

'Hurdles to clear'

“There are a number of hurdles to clear before self-driving cars transition from laboratory experiments to real-world functionality,” Karl Brauer, executive publisher for Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book (KBB) told ConsumerAffairs. “Two of those hurdles, mass production and government regulation, appear to be within General Motors’ grasp.”

Brauer says it's been common knowledge for months that GM has the capacity to begin volume production. The automaker is now trying to get the regulatory latitude to build and operate fully autonomous cars for consumer use.

“If government approval is granted, and GM begins providing autonomous taxi service to end users in multiple markets, we’ll officially be living in a world of self-driving cars,” Brauer said.

While there continues to be debate over the utility of self-driving cars, people with disabilities could perhaps benefit the most. Consumers with vision impairment could suddenly have more transportation options.

The Cruise AV, similar in style to the Chevy Bolt EV, will have a function to automatically open and close doors for passengers who can't do so themselves. It will also have functions to help vision and hearing impaired customers operate its systems.

Seeks exemptions

GM said it is also asking federal regulators to allow more than a dozen changes to existing auto safety rules. Previously, the subject of allowing exemptions to current safety rules has proved to be controversial with some consumer groups.

In October, leaders of several auto safety groups joined forces to oppose key provisions of the AV Start Act, legislation Congress is considering to speed development of autonomous vehicles.

Joan Claybrook, a former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), said the legislation ignores recent history, including mistakes made by the auto industry.

The groups said automakers developing self-driving cars need more oversight, not less.

General Motors has reached a settlement with 49 states and the District of Columbia, resolving charges that it concealed safety issues related to ignition switch defects in certain GM vehicles. The states will share a $120 million settlement, with each state determining how to use the money.

This issue goes back to 2014 when the carmaker issued a total of seven recalls because of problems with the ignition switch in some of its cars and trucks. Under certain conditions, the defective ignition switches could move out of the run position into "off" or "accessory."

When that happened, the electrical system controlling the power steering and power brakes failed, forcing drivers to try to control a speeding automobile without these necessary functions. The problem affected more than nine million vehicles and has been linked to over 300 deaths by the Center for Auto Safety.

Also affected airbags

Making matters worse, the failed electrical system could also cause airbags not to deploy in the event of a collision. This fatal defect has been attributed to more than a dozen deaths.

As we reported at the time, the ignition switch issue was a long-standing one, eliciting a number of consumer reports. This prompted the states to mount a joint investigation into GM to determine whether it acted in a timely manner once it learned of the defect. They concluded it did not.

“Instead of prioritizing customers, General Motors turned a blind eye for years and chose to conceal the safety defects associated with several models of their vehicles,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Knew of the problem 10 years earlier

The states claimed GM knew about the ignition switch issue as early as 2004. However, the states accuse GM executives at the time of ignoring the problem and continuing to sell cars with a problem that could cause safety features to fail.

“GM’s priority must always be drivers’ safety,” said Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. “GM should have quickly informed vehicle owners that if its ignition switches malfunctioned while driving, it could cause deadly safety problems.”

Under the settlement with the states, GM will:

• Ensure a vehicle is safe before describing it as safe;    

• Repair all certified pre-owned vehicles with open recalls before selling them;    

• Make sure repaired used cars are inspected before they are sold;    

• Instruct its dealers that all recall repairs must be completed before vehicles sold in the U.S. are eligible for certification; and   

• Complete the required repair before a recalled vehicle is delivered to a customer.

General Motors is recalling 2,905 model year 2018 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain vehicles and model year 2017-2018 GMC Acadias.

The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while the vehicles are being driven.

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while the vehicles is being driven, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

General Motors is recalling 29,647 model year 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.

The owner's manual may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems.

As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.

General Motors is recalling 690,685 model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles.

The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

General Motors is recalling 40,683 model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, model year 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, Model year 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and model year 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles.

While being previously remedied, the vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.

Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.

During this test, deployment of the front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Failure of the front airbags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous airbag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 1728

General Motors won another ignition-switch case this week, as a federal jury in New York rejected claims that the defective switch was responsible for a fender-bender in Arizona.

Dennis Ward had claimed that the faulty switch was responsible for an accident in which his used 2009 Chevrolet HHR rear-ended another car in Tucson in March 2014. Ward said the switch caused his car's engine to cut off, disabling its brakes and steering. 

GM has won all seven cases that have gone to trial so far, although it has settled several cases out of court and those settlements have been sealed, meaning they are secret. 

GM faces hundreds of lawsuits that were filed after it recalled 2.5 million Chevrolet Cobalts, Pontiacs, Saturns, and other small sedans. In 2015, it paid a $900 million settlement to avoid criminal charges for knowingly putting defective parts in its cars. 

U.S. District Court Jesse Furman earlier divided the cases into "bellwethers," each consolidated case reprsenting a category of collision.

The Center for Auto Safety says there have been more than 300 deaths caused by the switches, but GM says only 15 fatalities are potentially linked to the defect.

Not too many years ago, everyone assumed that diesel engines poured out more harmful pollutants than gas-powered cars. Then, along came the supposed "clean diesel" that automakers assured us was cleaner, more efficient, etc.

Those promises are sounding a bit hollow these days, now that Volkswagen has agreed to pay billions for using illegal software to skate through emission tests and other automakers are facing challenges to their claims.

The latest automaker facing scrutiny is General Motors, accused in a class action lawsuit of using so-called "defeat devices" in its trucks. The suit was filed today on behalf of more than 705,000 owners of 2011 to 2016 GM Duramax diesel trucks, according to a Bloomberg report. 

The suit claims the trucks emit two to five times the legal limit of pollutants when being driven normally. When being tested, the alleged defeat device kicks in, allowing the trucks to pass emission exams, the suit claims.

Fiat Chrysler is facing similar charges in a lawsuit filed earlier this week by the U.S. Justice Department. Other automakers are being investigated in Europe and elsewhere. GM had no immediate comment.

Still behind bars

A former Volkswagen executive, meanwhile, remains in prison awaiting trial on charges that he helped engineer the Volkswagen emissions fraud conspiracy.

The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Wednesday affirmed a district judge's order keeping Oliver Schmidt behind bars in Michigan amid concerns he would flee the country if released on a $1.6 million bond.

Schmidt, a German citizen, formerly headed headed Volkswagen's environment and engineering office in Auburn Hills, Mich. He was arrested in January at Miami International Airport. Other German executives have fled the U.S. and prosecutors have argued that Schmidt should remain in prison because he represents an extreme flight risk. He faces up to 169 years in prison.

General Motors is recalling 131 model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016.

The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor.

If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing front passenger seat belt webbing anchor bolt, or install a bolt if it is missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 24, 2016.

Owners should not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat until the recall remedy has been performed.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 16035. 

General Motors is recalling 367,808 model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both wipers becoming inoperative.

Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 25302.

General Motors is recalling 32,913 model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016.

The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 50190.

General Motors is recalling model year 2016-2017 Buick Veranos and 2016 Chevrolet Malibus whose electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK.

Additionally, 2013 Buick Encores, 2011 Buick Regals, 2013-2014 Buick Veranos, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruzes, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinoxs 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibus, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may roll away as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buiick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's numbers for this recall are 50490 and 50491.

General Motors is recalling 17 model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015.

The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

General Motors is recalling 18,780 model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio.

The radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten the seatbelt or leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

General Motors is recalling 66 model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibus manufactured March 7, 2016, through March 12, 2016.

The memory chip in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may fail and cause the loss of electronically controlled brake systems including anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC). As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

If the EBCM fails the primary braking system will still function, however, the loss of ABS and ESC increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement EBCM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 10, 2016.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020). GM's number for this recall is 39440.

General Motors is recalling 317,572 model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio.

The radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

General Motors is recalling 4,789 model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverados; 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalades, Cadillac Escalade ESVs, Chevrolet Suburbans, Chevrolet Tahoes, GMC Sierras, GMC Yukons and GMC Yukon XLs.

The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing that may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification in early May 2016 and will be mailed a second notice when remedy parts are available. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

General Motors is recalling 74 model year 2016 Buick Regals manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016.

The realled vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

General Motors is recalling 426,593 model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016; 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016; and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016.

The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal pivot nuts, adding thread adhesive and tightening the nut as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.

General Motors is recalling 15 model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015.

One of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be tightened properly. An insufficiently torqued bolt may prevent the seat belt from holding the required load in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15777.

General Motors is recalling certain 2,633 year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015.

The recalled vehicles have a third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.

General Motors is recalling 60 model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015.

The mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

If the SDM housing fractures, water may get into SDM causing it to malfunction and hinder the proper deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.

General Motors is recalling 8,763 model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015, to September 24, 2015; and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015, to September 24, 2015.

The recalled vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents inside may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.

General Motors is recalling 1,808 model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

The text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable. Thus, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles."

Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.

General Motors is recalling 1,003,556 model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles.

The recalled vehicles were previously repaired under recall to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold. Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Because the remedy applied under the earlier recalls did not adequately remove the safety risk, GM is finalizing an improved remedy. Those vehicles will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number, once the improved remedy has been finalized. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757.  

General Motors is recalling 3,073 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015; Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014; and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014.

The ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.

General Motors is recalling 9,932 model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles.

Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.

General Motors is recalling 96,145 model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedans manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015.

The coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation. Excessive heat increases the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15299.

General Motors will pay a fine of about $1 billion to settle a federal criminal investigation into the defective ignition switches that killed at least 124 people, but no GM employees will go to jail, The New York Times reports today.

Critics say the settlement proves the old adage that murdering someone with a gun carries the death penalty but doing so with the stroke of a pen carries only a fine.  

"GM killed over 100 people by knowingly putting a defective ignition switch into over 1 million vehicles. Yet no one from GM went to jail or was even charged with criminal homicide," said Clarence Ditlow, executive director of the non-profit Center for Auto Safety, in an auto safety blog, Care for Crash Victims. "GM killed innocent consumers."

Instead of entering a guilty plea, GM will sign a "deferred-prosecution agreement," the equivalent of probation for corporations, the Times said. 

The fine rivals the $1.2 billion fine Toyota was ordered to pay for concealing unintended acceleration problems.

GM recalled more than three million vehicles -- mostly sedans -- to replace the switches, which could unexpectedly shut off, cutting power to the engine and leaving drivers with no power streering, brakes, or airbags. 

The Times quoted relatives of crash victims as saying that failing to prosecute individual GM employees amounts to "giving GM ... permission to do it again."

Other penalties

In May 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fined GM $35 million for failing to report a safety defect in the vehicle to the federal government in a timely manner.

The automaker has also paid out millions to the families of victims and still faces numerous individual lawsuits. 

General Motors is recalling 159,584 model year 2005 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured May 31, 2004, to June 27, 2005; and 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured April 12, 2006, to April 25, 2007.

The headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. Interim notices were scheduled to be mailed to owners on September 2, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

A final tally of deaths and injuries linked to General Motors' faulty ignition switches finds 124 deaths and 275 injuries, 17 of them serious, although additional cases are pending in the courts.

More than 4,000 claims were filed with Attorney Kenneth Feinberg's office, though 90 percent of them were found to be ineligible. He was hired last year by GM to compensate victims of the faulty switches, which led to the recall of more than 2.6 million vehicles last year.

Those who filed with Feinberg's office waived their right to sue, instead agreeing to let Feinberg's team decide on an appropriate damage award.

GM set aside $625 million to pay victims. It also paid a $35 million fine for not alerting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the defective switches quickly enough.

Death claims were eligible for a $1 million payout for the dead person and $300,000 each for a surviving spouse and any dependents. Awards for severe injuries could go higher, depending on the circumstances.

General Motors is recalling 63,665 model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015.

The vehicles' roof panel could close automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.

GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015, and supersedes one issued in February 2015.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15568.

General Motors is recalling 59,474 model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts manufactured January 4, 2010, to June 23, 2010.

The vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The misrouted wiring harness could cause an electrical short that disables the driver side curtain air bag.

A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sensor's wiring in the driver's door and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 26, 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15075.

General Motors is recalling 10 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruzes manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volts manufactured April 11, 2014.

The inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification, allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear. This could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.

General Motors is recalling 45,785 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Sparks manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonics manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015.

In the recalled vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle.

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle his seat belt, there would be no chime to remind him to do so. Failure to buckle up increases the risk of injury in a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.

General Motors is recalling 47,042 model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.

The flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 15206.

General Motors is recalling 686,287 model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclaves manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012; 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverses manufactured July 6, 2008, to February 29, 2012; 2007-2012 GMC Acadias manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012; and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlooks manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010.

The vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall. If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, producing a risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

General Motors is recalling 164,933 model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010.

The connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.

If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.

General Motors is recalling 2,163 model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles.

The recalled vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly, and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation. If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 1, 2015.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

General Motors is recalling 14,838 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014.

The recalled vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 10, 2015.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.

General Motors is recalling 437,045 model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibus manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012.

The flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be restrained properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outboard lap anchor mounting bracket and inspect the flexible steel cable, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15031.

General Motors is recalling 126 model year 2014 Chevrolet Impalas manufactured March 22, 2013, to May 22, 2014.

The electronic parking brake piston actuation arm in the recalled vehicles may not fully retract, causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that could result in a fire.

GM has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15259.  

General Motors is recalling 49,980 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015.

The hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. Thus the seat may not be anchored adequately to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.

General Motors is recalling 3,690 model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibus manufactured April 10, 2012, to August 2, 2012.

The console transmission gear selection indicator in the affected vehicles may not illuminate the shift position selected. As a result, the driver could inadvertently select a transmission position other than the intended one, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission gear selection control module, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12162.

General Motors is recalling 1,207 model year 2004 Buick Regals manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 26, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impalas manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 25, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlos manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 25, 2003.

The valve cover gasket may leak dripping leaking engine oil onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spark plug wire retainer to redirect the dripping oil. Vehicles that have a 3.8L V6 supercharged engine will also have the left valve cover gasket replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.

General Motors is recalling 4,907 model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007.

The recalled vehicles are currently registered, or were originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.

Snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper. Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149.  

General Motors is recalling 19,831 model year 2015 Buick Encores manufactured August 26, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured October 13, 2014, to February 3, 2015.

The vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.

If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.

GM will notify owners, and will send owners a corrected label, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15166.

General Motors is recalling 91,994 model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu sedans.

The power-operated roof panel may be susceptible to inadvertent activation, which could result in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel.

The company says it has no knowledge of any crashes, injuries or fatalities related to this issue, and has received no customer complaints.

Dealers will revise the calibration file for the sunroof to remove the “One Touch Open/Close” feature for certain switch positions and reprogram the Body Control Module.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020

General Motors is recalling 2,295 model year 2015 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured November 27, 2014, to February 24, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Trax vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to February 17, 2015.

The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear. The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15168.

General Motors is recalling 50,236 model year 2011-2013 Volts manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013.

If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start itself to recharge the electric battery. If the engine runs for an extended period of time in an enclosed space, there may be a build up of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of personal injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software to limit the time that the stationary vehicle can be left in the ON position, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14617.

General Motors is recalling 1,733 model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015.

The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been fastened properly during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold the vehicle in place. If the parking brake bracket separates, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll away and a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left-rear and right-rear parking brake brackets bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2015.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15135.

General Motors is recalling 1,177 model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 15, 2012, to May 27, 2014.  

The electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract, causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic parking brake control module with new software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 15100.

General Motors is recalling 58,698 model year 2013-2015 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to February 9, 2015.

The power-operated roof panels auto-close when the non-recessed "Slide" or "Tilt" switches are pressed. Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15119.

General Motors is recalling 69,633 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006.

There may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14772.  

General Motors is recalling 43 model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvettes manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014.

The toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate, resulting in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.

General Motors is recalling 83,572 model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

The ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

General Motors is recalling 3,155 model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014.

The driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket. Drivers' seats with this condition may not be properly attached to the seat track. The front outboard seat bracket may become disengaged during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac). GM's number for this recall is 14863.

General Motors is recalling 679 model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS).

Due to a problem with the EPS module, the vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.

General Motors is recalling 2,283 model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014.

The driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly, which could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag.

If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

General Motors is recalling about 273,182 Buick LaCrosse sedans and Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Saab and Isuzu midsize SUVs in the U.S. for possible intermittent or permanent loss of low beam headlamps.

Affected models are:

• 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse sedans;
• 2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 TrailBlazer EXT;
• 2006-2007 GMC Envoy and 2006 Envoy XL;
• 2006-2007 Buick Rainier;
• 2006-2008 Saab 9-7X and
• 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender midsize SUVs.

If the headlamp driver module (HDM) is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could intermittently or permanently fail to illuminate. This condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, or fog lamps.

GM has not been able to confirm whether the HDMs in these vehicles caused any vehicle accidents.

The total population, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico and exports from North America is 316,357.  

General Motors is recalling 1,022 model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles.

The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag deployment, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14686.

General Motors has issued 2 recalls for its Corvette vehicles.

The first involves 89 model year 2015 vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014.

In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel. An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.

The second recall is for 783 model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvettes manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014.

In these vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake operating on just one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient. The vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14620.

General Motors is recalling 97,540 model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles.

The chassis electronic module in the affected vehicles may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14515.

General Motors is recalling 10,005 model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.

The electrical terminals of the fuel pump module in the affected vehicles may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling 46,873 model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.

The driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with his knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy when the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Until the recall has been performed, drivers should adjust their seats and steering columns to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 . GM's number for this recall is 14445.

General Motors is recalling 304 model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014.

Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments. If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14537.

General Motors is recalling 290,241 model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011.

The jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds and may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early November 2014 and remedy parts -- if needed -- are expected to be available around the middle of November 2014.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

General Motors is recalling 89,294 model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014.

The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker and latch with a new part with superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.

General Motors is recalling 132,921 model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured January 15, 2013, to August 22, 2014.

The electronic parking brake piston actuation arm in the recalled vehicles may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged. Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14471.

General Motors is recalling 22 model year 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Suburban LTZ, Tahoe, Tahoe LTZ, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali vehicles manufactured on May 13, 2014.

The vehicles were assembled with a roof rail air bags (RRAB) that were not reinforced at the points were the bags contact the hardware used to attach the roof carrier. During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.

General Motors is recalling 106 model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles.

Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate. If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

General Motors is recalling 2,990 model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater.

In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed. This can increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.

General Motors may be in danger of becoming synonymous with ignition switch defects but there's a group of GM truck owners who are more worried about unexplained fires in recent-vintage trucks.

"[M]y brother's 2013 Denali 2500 Truck (with less than 15,000 miles logged) burst into flame while he was driving down the highway on June 28th, 2014," said Dave of Meadville, Pa., in a review posted to ConsumerAffairs. "Luckily fellow commuters flagged him down as they saw the smoke and flames coming from the rear end of his truck."

Dave said the truck lost power moments later. His brother was able to coast into the median and he and a passenger scrambled out before the cab was engulfed in flames.

"Luckily nobody was in the back seat (adult, or small child) for they would have been severely burned at best, and at worst would not have made it out alive," Dave said.

GM spokesman Alan Adler told ConsumerAffairs the company had "no open safety investigation for fires on the vehicles about which you inquired."

370,000 recalled

In January, GM recalled about 370,000 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks because of a software malfunction that can allow idling trucks to heat up to dangerous levels. Adler said that recall "is now 95% complete."

Many of the reports received by ConsumerAffairs and other sites, however, involve other models, including one submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in July 2013 by the owner of a 2012 GMC Sierra:

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT JUST WENT DEAD, NO ENGINE, NO ELECTRIC, NO NOTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN PLACE AND AT SOME POINT, CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. A TOTAL LOSS. TO DATE, THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS NOT PAID ME FOR MY LOSS BUT RATHER HAS GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO INVESTIGATE ME PERSONALLY, LOOKING FOR ANY REASON TO NOT PAY. SO, I'VE BEEN MAKING TWO VEHICLE PAYMENTS FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS. AS A RESULT, I AM STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY.

It's toast

In another case involving a 2012 Sierra, Michael of Overland Park, Kan., had loaned his truck to a friend, who later called and said the truck had "suddenly shut down and everything went off. It would not start or nothing."

Michael, who works for the railroad, was riding the rails at the time. When he returned home, he found the truck was gone from the street where his friend had left it.

"I couldn't find it so called the Police Department and was told it had been towed and where it was. I called them to say I was on my way to pick it up. The lady on the phone laughed and said, 'Sir, your truck is burned (toast).'"

Michael said the truck had only 2,000 miles on it at the time and so far no one has found the cause of the fire. OnStar was unable to provide any advice and GM "won't even comment," Michael said.

Collateral damage

Sometimes it's not just the GM truck that goes up in flames.

"My daughter's Chevy Silverado pickup truck 2011 caught on fire in the front yard destroying the truck, her brand-new Toyota Camry and melted siding on the house next to them," said Susan of Tucson, Ariz.

The elements conspired to make things worse for William of Watertown, Conn., when he climbed into his 2010 GMC Terrain and went out to rescue his daughter who was stuck in a blizzard last year. He and his wife retrieved their daughter and turned around to head home. 

"It was snowing at a rate of about 3 inches an hour. We got to about a mile from home and we weren't able to get up the hill, so we diverted to a flatter route. I turned the traction control off, but the dash light kept flashing anyway. All of a sudden, the interior of the car was filled with thick black smoke," William said. "The entire car was engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes. ... The fire truck was not able to make the hill to the car and had to wait for a plow escort. The car was already fully engulfed in fire. There was nothing left, but at least, we got out alive."

William emailed GM. "They called me, put me on hold and made me listen to a bunch of advertisements for new GMC vehicles, got back on the phone and said no one was available to talk to me!"

General Motors announced the following recalls:

202,115 model year 2002-2004 Saturn VUEs because the ignition key can possibly be removed when the vehicle is not in the off position. GM is aware of two crashes and one injury potentially related to the issue.

Dealers will inspect for key pullout or key binding, and, if necessary, replace the ignition cylinder and key set at no charge to customers.

Until recall repairs have been performed, it is very important before exiting the vehicle for customers to make sure the vehicle is in “Park” or in the case of a manual transmission to put the transmission into reverse gear and set the parking brake.

48,059 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS four-door sedans and 2013 Buick Encore vehicles in the U.S. In some of these vehicles, the front outboard lapbelt pretensioner cables will retract upon deployment to pull in seat belt webbing, but may not lock, allowing the cable and the retracted webbing to return to their original length under occupant loading.

As a result, there may be a potential of increased occupant movement in certain accidents. Dealers will replace both front outboard lap belt pretensioners. GM is not aware of any crashes or injuries as a result of this issue, which was discovered during frontal crash testing. A stop sale is in effect for unsold models at dealerships until repairs have been made,

14,940 model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala sedans in the U.S. On some LT and LTZ models equipped with a front console storage compartment, the inertia latch on the compartment door may not engage in the event of a rear collision and the front console compartment door may open. Dealers will replace the console door storage compartment door inertia latch. Because this is a non-compliance with a federal motor vehicle safety standard, GM has ordered dealers to hold unsold models of these vehicles until the repair can be made. GM knows of no crashes or injuries related to this condition.

1,968 model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 model year Pontiac G3 vehicles for a brake fluid issue that could lead to longer brake pedal travel and/or reduced braking performance. This was originally a Customer Satisfaction Program issued in 2012 and has been reclassified as a safety recall. GM knows of no crashes or injuries associated with the condition.

1,919 model year 2014 Chevrolet Spark models for left and right lower control arm attaching bolts that may not be tightened to specification. GM has informed owners to have their vehicles transported to Chevrolet dealerships, where they will be inspect the attaching bolts to be sure they are tightened to specification. GM knows of no crashes or injuries related to this issue.

We get a lot of emails from readers who are under the impression that warranties and recalls will take care of just about any problem they may encounter, no matter how old or worn out their vehicle may be.

Case in point: "I bought a 2005 Buick Rendezvous at a car auction. I want to know if there are any recalls or ignition problems I should know about because it overheated on me and I needed a head gasket," someone named Debra asked today.

While a 2005 car is not all that old, any car that's purchased at auction is likely to be trouble. It's like picking up a stray dog off the street. It may turn out to be just fine but it's not wise to count on it.

On the other hand, there are certain problems that owners insist are candidates for a recall, even when the vehicles in question are a little long in the tooth. Take the brake lines on certain GM trucks. Truck owners say the brake lines are too quick to corrode, potentially causing the brakes to fail unexpectedly.

GM says it's up to truck owners to maintain their vehicles. 

"Brake line wear on vehicles is a maintenance issue that affects the auto industry, not just General Motors," GM spokesman Alan Adler said. "The trucks in question are long out of factory warranty and owners' manuals urge customers to have their brake lines inspected. In fact, more than 20 states require brake line inspections at one- or two-year intervals or when stopped for a violation."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating reports of corrosion-related brake failure in 1999 through 2003 Silverado pickup trucks. NHTSA has received 890 consumer reports about the problem, 761 of them from cold-weather states that use salt to clear ice from roadways.

Issue ignites controversy

Truck owners like Joe Palumbo, who drives a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, are adamant in their insistence that GM should invest a few dollars more per truck to use stainless steel brake lines, which would in most cases last for the life of the truck. 

When he's not writing his blog, GM Unsafe Brakes, Palumbo carries on what amounts to a one-way correspondence with GM. His lengthy emails to GM CEO Mary Barra's office generally produce little more than a cursory response, like this one from Alyssa in the GM executive offices:

I wanted to let you know that I have received an update from our Technical Assistance team; I requested additional information to know if this is a known concern to GM. The information I received clearly explains it is not; however, there are pre-formed replacement brake lines that can be installed on your vehicle that meet higher quality standards than the originals.

After a thorough review of the information and conversations with the dealer and Executive panel, we would be unable to provide any financial assistance towards the repairs. This is due to the age of the vehicle, lack of dealership service records, and being outside of all factory warranties. We appreciate the opportunity to review this matter and hope you understand our position as it relates to the manufacturer’s obligation.

It goes without saying that this did not do much to satisfy Palumbo, who fired back the following detailed response:

I was NOT looking for any financial assistance (see how GM thinks?).  I wrote to Mrs. Barra to implore her support to have GM acknowledge and address a major safety issue with metal brake lines corroding/rusting to the point of a sudden and unexpected dangerous brake failure with the potential for serous and/or lethal injuries.  This is not about financial assistance for me - GM can keep their money.

Specifically, I would have liked the opportunity to ask Mrs. Barra and GM to recall all vehicles over 4 years old for a brake line inspection and replacement as needed, at no expense to GM customers.  Furthermore I would ask GM to extend the warranty on all their vehicles, now out of warranty, for 10 years or 100,000 miles against brake line failure due to rust through.  For those GM owners who had their brake lines replaced, they should be reimbursed,  Finally I would hope Mrs. Barra, recognizing the severity of brake line failure, would include metal brakes lines in their new vehicle rust through warranty.

You asked that I understand GM's position as it relates to the "manufacturer’s obligation."  Where is GM's obligation to produce safe vehicles for its millions of customers? GM continues to prove it is impotent in this regard because GM refuses to acknowledge the deadly seriousness of a metal brake line suddenly bursting gushing brake fluid all over the road.

"Lack of dealership service records".  Really?  In today's computer age?  All brake line replacements made on my 2004 Avalanche were performed at the same GM dealership - SUN GMC Buick in Moosic Pa.  If GM can't find their own records, it suggests GM is eliminating all footprints relating to this issue in the event the NHTSA, Congress and/or other legal bodies subpoena's GM's records.  Not to worry, I have all the paper copies.

Your statement "I requested additional information to know if this is a known concern to GM. The information I received clearly explains it is not; however, there are pre-formed replacement brake lines that can be installed on your vehicle that meet higher quality standards than the originals."  Please consider the following points in rebuttal;

A.  The preformed replacement brake lines “meet higher quality standards”??  That statement suggests the existing brake lines were of lesser quality.

B.   Mrs. Barra, CEO, acknowledged the brake line corrosion problem exists but she chose to ignore it.  Your spokesman Alan Alder said "brake lines rusting out in as soon as six years is a normal wear and tear issue."  I supplied the link supporting this in my original email to Mrs. Barra but apparently no one chose to read it.  It is included again here.

http://nlpc.org/stories/2014/06/11/mary-barra-denies-rusting-brake-lines-gm-trucks-serious-problem

C.  The NHTSA has already opened an investigation of corroding GM brake lines on 1999 to 2003 GM trucks.  GM is unaware of this investigation?  That link was supplied also in my email to Mrs. Barra.  It is here.

http://nlpc.org/stories/2014/05/08/another-nhtsa-gm-investigation-chevy-silverados-rusted-brakes

D.  Numerous consumer organizations and media outlets have reported the rusting brake line problem and how GM refuses to acknowledge this as a safety issue.  Clearly, GM doesn't want this major safety issue to see the light of day (like the ignition switch problem).  But for GM to say this is not a known concern is simply ludicrous.  Just take a look at what was found on the NHTSA database in this link - > http://nlpc.org/stories/2014/07/02/nhtsa-lists-1895-complaints-gm-brake-lines-gm-denies-problem.

E. Below are just a few of the recent stories that have been published indicating the safety ramifications of  corroding/rusting GM brake lines and they are quite well known - but apparently not to GM engineers.

GM truck owners say safety review has ignored brake-line corrosion issue - ConsumerAffairs

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/gm-truck-owners-say-safety-review-has-ignored-brake-line-corrosion-issue-070714.html

GM’s Rusting Brake Lines Don’t Make Cut in Record Recalls - Bloomberg News

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-07/gm-s-rusting-brake-lines-don-t-make-cut-in-record-recalls.html

G.M. Resists Recalling Trucks Over Brake Lines - NYTimes.com - NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/08/automobiles/gm-resists-recalling-trucks-over-brake-line-problem.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Aw%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A14%22%7D

GM pushes back on calls for brake recall | WDIV-TV Detroit

http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/automotive/GM-pushes-back-on-calls-for-brake-recall/26851160

BTW Drew, how come my exhaust system on my 10 year old Avalanche is still all original but the most important safety system in my vehicle is not?  My exhaust system is exposed to the same environmental conditions as my brake lines.  Well it's because your engineers and designers used stainless steel for the exhaust system and cheap steel for the brake lines.

God forbid there comes a day when a major accident with deaths occur because a rusted GM brake line suddenly burst.  And when GM is asked - "how long have you known about this?" what will GM say?  It was not clearly of concern?  In case GM was not aware – Subaru recalled 660,000 vehicles for the same problem GM says is not of concern.  You can see that here;

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/subaru-recalls-660k-cars-for-brake-problems?icid=autos_5809

I have pursued this safety issue since 2009 and I will continue to pursue this serious safety issue through all legal, media, legislative and consumer organizations available to me.  

 At last word, Palumbo was once again waiting for a response. 

General Motors is recalling 1,939 model year 2014 Chevrolet Corvettes manufactured February 12, 2014, to March 14, 2014.

Due to an improper weld on the rear shock absorbers, the shock absorber tubes may separate from the shock absorber clevis brackets resulting in a sudden change in vehicle handling. This increases the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1- 800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14302.

General Motors is recalling 4,794 model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014.

The windshield wiper motor gear teeth in the affected vehicles may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative. The failure to clear rain or snow, could reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiper module assembly and replace any affected ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14295.

General Motors is recalling 717,950 recent model vehicles in the U.S., including:

• 414,333 2011-2012 model year Chevrolet Camaro; 2010-2012 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain; 2011-2012 Buick Regal and LaCrosse; and 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX models in the U.S. equipped with power height adjustable driver or front passenger seat structures. In these vehicles, the bolt that secures the height adjuster actuator may become loose or fall out, allowing the seat to move up and down freely because it is no longer attached at the height adjuster. The vehicles are safe to drive, but customers should not use the power height adjustable feature until dealers can replace the height adjuster bolt. GM says it is aware of 1 crash and 3 injuries, but no fatalities related to this condition.
• 124,008 model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet SS, 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD and HD, 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac ELR; 2013-2014 Buick Encore; and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra LD and HD vehicles. Certain vehicles manufactured between July 2013 and January 2014 may have an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly. If the weld is sufficient, no further action is necessary. If it is insufficient, dealers will replace the lower seat track at no charge. Less than 1% of welds are expected to require seat track replacement. GM says it is unaware of any crashes or injuries as a result of this issue.
• 120,426 2011-2013 model year Buick Regal and 2013 model year Chevrolet Malibus equipped with front turn signals that use 2 bulbs in each front turn signal. While the driver would get a rapidly flashing turn signal arrow in the instrument cluster if both bulbs in 1 turn signal were burned out; if only 1 bulb on either side burns out, there would be no signal to the driver. Dealers will reprogram the body control module to fix the condition. GM says it knows of no crashes, injuries or complaints related to this issue.
• 57,242 2014 Chevrolet Impalas equipped with belt-drive electric power steering. On certain vehicles, customers may experience reduced or no power steering assist at start-up or while driving, due to a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module. If power steering is lost, a warning message is displayed on the Driver Information Center and a chime sounds. Steering control can be maintained because the vehicle will revert to manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort particularly at low vehicle speeds. Paint may have seeped behind the nut on the power steering control module ground stud. Dealers will inspect and clean paint from behind the ground nut, re-torque the nut and update the power steering control module software at no charge. GM says it is aware of 1 crash but no injuries or fatalities related to this condition.
• 1,919 2014-2015 Chevrolet Sparks imported from Korea that were assembled with a lower control arm bolt not fastened to specification. The condition could result in noise from the front suspension and separation of the lower control arm from the steering knuckle while driving, resulting in loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the left and right hand lower control arm attaching bolts to assure they are tightened to specification. GM says it knows of no crashes, injuries or fatalities related to this condition.
• 22 2015 model year Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali vehicles in the U.S. In these vehicles, the roof carriers may have been attached with the wrong retaining nuts, resulting in holes or tears in the roof rail air bags if they deploy. Eight of these vehicles are in dealer stock and will be repaired before being sold.  

General Motors is recalling 90,750 model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014.

The transmission shift cable in the affected vehicles may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014.

Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179.