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GM Issues Recall To Update 2017-2018 Chevy Bolt Software

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 […]

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Recall Alert: Approximately 49,000 GM Vehicles Affected by Two Separate Recalls Involving Potential Fire Risks

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 […]

 Patrick Grieve

GM Window Switch Recall: Automaker Equips Cars With Innovative Explosive Capabilities

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 […]

 Kyle Johnson

GM is Recalling 3.36 Million More Vehicles, Of Course

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 […]

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GM Compensation Program Established for Ignition Switch Recall

GM Compensation Program Established for Ignition Switch Recall

General Motors announced this morning that it will be implementing a compensation program for those who have suffered serious physical injuries or lost loved ones due to an ignition switch failure in any of the vehicles that have recently been recalled as a part of the major GM ignition switch recall. This move to establish […]

 Kyle Johnson

Suzuki Forenza and Reno Recalled Because GM Of Course

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 […]

 Kyle Johnson

GM Ignition Switch Recall Expands to 2.2 Million Vehicles

GM Ignition Switch Recall Expands to 2.2 Million Vehicles

GM ads 824,000 vehicles to already-massive ignition switch recall. Barra: "We're taking no chances with safety."

Everybody loves Friday. Everybody, it seems, except for General Motors. First, news broke that they had ordered that dealers stop all sales of 2013-2014 Chevy Cruze models fitted with 1.4-liter turbo engines, leading many to suspect that Chevy’s top-selling vehicle might be the next to get recalled. Then came news that they are recalling 656 […]

 Kyle Johnson

Did GM Set Mary Barra Up for a Fall with Ignition Switch Recall?

Did GM Set Mary Barra Up for a Fall with Ignition Switch Recall?

Mary Barra has stepped up and taken ownership of GM's disastrous recall where her male counterparts would have no doubt shriveled.

Back in December, Mary Barra made history when she took over for the outgoing Dan Akerson and became the first female CEO of an American automaker. What should have been a momentous occasion—with early projections of success at NAIAS and plenty to be excited about in 2014—quickly turned disastrous when a recall was issued for […]

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1.5 Million More GM Vehicles Have Been Recalled

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 […]

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GM Asks to Skip 2014 Silverado and Sierra Recall

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 […]

 Timothy Moore

NHTSA Submits 107 Questions to GM Concerning Recent Recall

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 […]

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Recalling the Mako: “Mass Effect’s” Terrible Space Car

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.

 Whitney Russell

GM and Girl Scouts Encourage Girls to Pursue STEM Careers

GM and Girl Scouts Encourage Girls to Pursue STEM Careers

GM recently elaborated on its track record of encouraging youngsters to study STEM. Under Mary Barra’s leadership, the company gave a large grant to the Girl Scouts to equip girls with the resources they need to pursue STEM careers. Progressive Technology: Learn more about Chevy OnStar The partnership According to Detroit Free Press contributor Jamie […]

 Caleb Cook

GM Begins Reopening Plants After COVID-19 Shutdowns

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 […]

 Whitney Russell

Lighter GM Platforms Bring the Automaker Closer to Zero Emissions

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 […]

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Toyota Pushes Final Takata Airbag Safety Recall Ahead of Schedule

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 […]

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GMC’s Marissa West Gives the Inside Scoop on the 2020 Sierra HD

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. […]

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Barra: GM Has Sold 200,000 EVs, Replaced Zero Batteries

Barra: GM Has Sold 200,000 EVs, Replaced Zero Batteries

How reliable are General Motors’ electric-vehicle batteries? Extremely reliable, if GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra is correct. Last week, as Barra was speaking at the Automotive News World Congress event, she did some serious bragging about the longevity of GM’s batteries. GM has sold 200,000 electric cars, and according to Barra, not one of […]