Category Archives: Chevrolet

GM Safety Initiative For Chevy Volt

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

General Motors has announced that they will be contacting Chevrolet Volt owners to bring in their vehicles and have the 120V charging cord replaced. This customer satisfaction initiative covers all 2011 Chevy Volts and certain 2012 Chevy Volts, and comes after GM received complaints of charging cords overheating and melting. According to GM spokesperson Randal Fox, the new cord will be more durable and able to withstand higher temperatures. This problem is not a recall, but a effort by GM to offer a more consistent charging experience. Earlier this year, GM announced that they will be adding steel plates around the Volt battery after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced battery fires three weeks after crash tests were done on the hybrid vehicle. Continue reading →

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GMC Trailblazer Investigated For Door Fires

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Reports of door fires in some 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers, has lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation that could see almost 300,000 vehicles recalled. Similar problems have been found in some 2007 Toyota Camry, Camry … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Investigation Questioned

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Members of the House Committee for Government Reform released a report on Wednesday, accusing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of trying to keep the Chevrolet Volt battery fire a secret. They say that the bailout of GM by … Continue reading →

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Overheating Power Steering In Chevy Captiva

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

General Motors (GM) is recalling some 2011-2012 Chevrolet Captiva vehicles with manual mode transmissions. Driving in manual mode or first gear could cause the engine and power steering pump to operate at very high speeds. The increased speed could result … Continue reading →

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Chevy Volt Battery Fire Prompts NHTSA Investigation

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

General Motors is defending the safety of their Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) experienced a battery fire two weeks after performing crash testing on a vehicle. GM has pointed out that the problem … Continue reading →

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GM Intermittent Seat Belt Warning

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin

General Motors has announced a recall for certain 2012 Chevy Colorado and 2012 GMC Canyon pick up trucks. According to the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the electrical connection to the driver safety belt buckle … Continue reading →

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GM Airbag Problems

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

GM is recalling certain 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 GMC Savanna vehicles because the airbags may not deploy properly. According to the report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the second stage of the dual stage air … Continue reading →

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GM Vehicles Get Added Side Crash Protection

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

General Motors is increasing it’s already five star rating on its Acadia, Traverse and Enclave crossover vehicles, by introducing one of the first front center air bag systems. This airbag will deploy from the right side of the drivers seat, and act as an energy absorbing cushion between the driver and front passenger during side impacts and in rollover situations. The front center airbag will be standard on all 2013 Acadia and 2013 Traverse vehicles with power seats and on all 2013 Enclaves. Continue reading →

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GM Recalls Buick And Chevy Cars

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

GM has announced a recall of some 2012 Buick LaCrosse and 2012 Chevrolet Impalas in the United States and Canada. The 2012 Buick LaCross Luxury sedan will be recalled to reprogram the electronic brake control module. The system may not … Continue reading →

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GM Recalls Trucks For Steering

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

GM has announced a recall for certain 2011 trucks and SUV’s to inspect the intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts for the proper torque. During manufacturing, the bolts may have not been tightened to the proper specifications which may allow the … Continue reading →

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