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2021
Buick controversy note: GM recall covers vehicles with faulty air-bag warning light
Recall announced
In a recall event involving Buick, the U.S. government's highway safety agency approved General Motors' request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles' software free of charge. The event was reported on June 11, 2021.
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved General Motors’ request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles’ software free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
Source excerpt
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
The government said 285,622 vehicles were affected by the software-related issue, which could cause the air bag light to illuminate inconsistently and fail to notify the driver of an actual problem.
2021
General Motors recalls about 34,000 vehicles over rear toe-link corrosion risk
Recall announced
General Motors is recalling about 34,000 vehicles because of a possible rear toe-link issue. The recall affects 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal and Chevrolet Malibu models sold in listed US states and Washington, DC. The article says no crashes or injuries related to the recall had been reported; local dealerships will replace the affected parts free of charge when parts become available.
Company response
Remediation — Local dealerships
Local dealerships will be replacing the rear toe link and related parts free of charge as soon as the parts become available.
Source excerpt
The problem stems from too much corrosion protection being added to the rear suspension of these vehicles, which over time breaks apart, exposing the metal toe link and making it prone to corrode, which could lead to a potential fracture.
According to Consumer Reports, General Motors is recalling about 34,000 vehicles because of a possible issue with the rear toe link, which is part of the suspension system that keeps the tires pointing in the right direction.
A trio of 2013 models, the Buick Lacrosse, Buick Regal, and Chevrolet Malibu are all impacted by the recall, which is an expansion of a prior recall covering the same vehicles from earlier model years.
2020
Buick GL8 Recall Over Brake-Fluid Leak Risk
Recall announced
SAIC-GM filed a recall plan covering 249,900 Buick GL8 vehicles. According to the filing, the affected vehicles may have a dimension deviation in the brake-pipe connector, which could cause brake-fluid leakage and reduced braking pressure. SAIC-GM stated that it would replace the brake pipes free of charge. The recall plan was filed with the relevant authorities, and the measure addresses a potential safety issue related to the braking system.
SAIC-GM filed a recall plan for 249,900 Buick GL8 vehicles. The vehicles may have a brake-pipe connector dimension deviation that could cause brake-fluid leakage and reduced braking pressure; SAIC-GM said it would replace brake pipes free of charge.
Stated objective. To eliminate the safety hazard
Company response
Remediation — 上汽通用汽车有限公司
对此，上汽通用汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换制动管，以消除安全隐患。
Recall — 上汽通用汽车有限公司
上汽通用汽车有限公司将为召回范围内的车辆免费更换制动管，以消除安全隐患。
Recall — 上汽通用汽车有限公司
日前，上汽通用汽车有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，决定自2020年7月31日起，召回别克GL8豪华商务汽车、别克全新一代GL8汽车，共计249,953辆，具体如下：
Source excerpt
决定自2020年7月31日起，召回别克GL8豪华商务汽车、别克全新一代GL8汽车，共计24.99万辆。
本次召回范围内的车辆因供应商制造工艺波动，可能导致制动管接头部位尺寸偏差，极端情况下可能造成制动液渗漏，制动压力减少，影响车辆制动性能，存在安全隐患。
日前，上汽通用汽车有限公司根据《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例》和《缺陷汽车产品召回管理条例实施办法》的要求，向国家市场监督管理总局备案了召回计划，决定自2020年7月31日起，召回别克GL8豪华商务汽车、别克全新一代GL8汽车，共计249,953辆，具体如下：
2020
General Motors recalled more than 217,000 vehicles over potential transmission-oil leaks
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil could leak, potentially stopping the vehicles or causing a fire. The recall covers specified Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac models; dealers are to inspect the mechanism and replace missing bolts. The recall was expected to start December 14.
Company response
Remediation — Dealers
Dealers will inspect the mechanism and replace bolts if they’re missing.
Source excerpt
General Motors is recalling more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil can leak, causing them to stop moving or possibly catch fire.
The recall covers certain versions of the 2018 through 2020 Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse as well as the GMC Terrain.
Dealers will inspect the mechanism and replace bolts if they're missing. The recall is expected to start Dec. 14.
2020
Buick controversy note: GM recalls vehicles over seat belt and suspension problems
Recall announced
In a recall announcement, General Motors stated that it would recall nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States due to seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. According to the announcement, the seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts. The recall was reported as covering vehicles in the United States.
GM announced recalls covering nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States over seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. The seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — GM
GM said it will contact owners in February to set up appointments for their vehicles to be inspected and repaired.
Remediation — GM
GM said it will notify owners in February and should have replacement parts available by March.
Source excerpt
a recall of nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States because of issues related to the suspension and the seat belts.
the rear toe links can rust and fail.
the seat belt brackets may not have been secured to the seat frame and could fail to restrain passengers involved in a crash.
2020
GM recalls Buick and Chevrolet vehicles over potentially failing suspension links
Recall announced
General Motors recalled 213,000 specified Buick and Chevrolet vehicles that were sold or registered in salt-belt states because the rear toe links can rust and fail. Under the recall, dealers were to replace the links once parts became available. The recall addressed a suspension component that could corrode in regions where road salt is used, and the remedy consisted of installing replacement links.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
Dealers will replace the toe links when parts are available.
Source excerpt
The rear toe links can rust and fail on 213,000 of the vehicles.
The suspension recall covers the 2012 and 2013 Buick Regal, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and the 2010 through 2013 Buick Lacrosse midsize cars that were sold or registered in salt-belt states.
The suspension recall covers the 2012 and 2013 Buick Regal, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and the 2010 through 2013 Buick Lacrosse midsize cars that were sold or registered in salt-belt states. The rear toe links can rust and fail on 213,000 of the vehicles.