GM Issues Recall To Update 2017-2018 Chevy Bolt Software
A month or so ago, Chevrolet announced that it would be calling back certain early 2017 Chevy Bolt EVs because of a “condition where the calibration will not detect the difference in the state of charge between the cell groups of the battery. This condition may not provide sufficient warning prior to a battery cell […]
Recall Alert: Approximately 49,000 GM Vehicles Affected by Two Separate Recalls Involving Potential Fire Risks
General Motors has issued a recall on approximately 49,000 of its vehicles. The recall impacts those who own a 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or a GMC Sierra 3500HD equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front fuel tank has the capacity to get stuck on these vehicles, which makes it easy […]
GM Window Switch Recall: Automaker Equips Cars With Innovative Explosive Capabilities
Because Safety!
Leaving your car on the street can be dangerous. If you don’t have access to a garage, you’re forced to park your vehicle at surface level, where thieves are more likely to break in and steal your private possessions or hotwire your automobile. To combat this problem, GM has introduced a new feature known as […]
GM is Recalling 3.36 Million More Vehicles, Of Course
The latest bundle of recalls brings the number of cars that GM has "proactively" called back in 2014 past the 20 million mark.
The fact the GM is recalling 3.36 million more cars today for problems with the ignition switch would be hilarious were it not for the fact that General Motors’ ineptitude is well past the point of being comical and verging into con artist territory. GM has issued six more recalls today, with the largest spanning […]
Suzuki Forenza and Reno Recalled Because GM Of Course
Oh, you'd forgotten Suzuki was a thing? You're not alone there. Well, in any case, GM made their cars into fiery deathtraps as well.
The saying goes that you shouldn’t kick somebody while they’re down, but one can hardly fault Suzuki (I repeat, SUZUKI) for getting a couple of quick shots to the ribs in on everyone’s favorite kicking post. After all, it’s been years since Suzuki could say that they were better at anything than anyone, so you […]
1.5 Million More GM Vehicles Have Been Recalled
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, an umbrella really isn’t going to help much anyway. After General Motors recalled 1.37 million vehicles here in the United States and came under fire from the media and government alike, 1.5 million more GM vehicles have been recalled. The automaker will also take on a […]
GM Asks to Skip 2014 Silverado and Sierra Recall
While General Motors is following through with a massive recall that includes 1.37 million American cars, the American automaker is seeking to skip a potential 2014 Silverado and Sierra recall. Reportedly, this potential recall would affect over 200,000 Silverados and Sierras manufactured last year between January 29th and October 18th. The recall was originally submitted […]
NHTSA Submits 107 Questions to GM Concerning Recent Recall
Boy, did GM step in it. Last week, General Motors expanded its recall (you know, the one that has been ten years in the making) to nearly 1.37 million vehicles after 13 people have reportedly died as a result of faulty ignitions. Now that the American automaker has at long last issued the recall, the […]
Recalling the Mako: “Mass Effect’s” Terrible Space Car
The Mass Effect Trilogy may be one of my favorite-ever gaming experiences, but the first game’s space car, the Mako, is just awful.
GM Begins Reopening Plants After COVID-19 Shutdowns
After long shutdowns brought on by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, GM is reopening its plants in the U.S. and Canada. According to the Detroit Free Press, at least three of the automaker’s parts plants reopened yesterday: the DMAX Duramax Plant in Moraine, Ohio, where the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine is put together; the […]
Lighter GM Platforms Bring the Automaker Closer to Zero Emissions
While it’s common for people to set New Year’s goals that involve weight loss, it’s not as common for vehicles to have this ambition. But shedding some weight is the goal GMC vehicles have for this year, as CEO Mary Barra recently revealed during a General Motors Capital Markets Day event. Tire TLC: Get the scoop […]
Toyota Pushes Final Takata Airbag Safety Recall Ahead of Schedule
Toyota Canada has announced it is conducting the final phase of the safety recall involving Takata airbag inflators ahead of schedule, as the final remedy inflators are now available. In Canada, the affected models include the 2003-2008 Corolla, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2003-2006 Tundra, and 2002-2010 Lexus SC 430, adding up to about 37,591 vehicles. According to […]
GMC’s Marissa West Gives the Inside Scoop on the 2020 Sierra HD
Sierra Heavy Duty Chief Engineer Marissa West recently gave an inside look at the brand’s goal for the 2020 Sierra HD, as well as some distinct style and mechanical elements that give it an advantage over the competition. Here are just some of the insights she shared with GMC Life about the new Sierra HD. […]