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2026
Stellantis reinforces Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa
Recall announced
Stellantis SA reinforced its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models. The company urged owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.
Stellantis SA is reinforcing its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models, and urging owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.
Stated objective. to reach every affected customer until all repairs are completed
Company response
Recall — Stellantis
Source excerpt
The carmaker says that driving with an unrepaired Takata airbag poses a risk of injury or death.
The company urges all customers whose airbags have not yet been replaced to immediately stop driving their vehicles and arrange a free repair at an authorised service centre.
2026
General Motors recalls Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 over tire pressure label error
Recall announced
General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package because the tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the TPMS from displaying a low tire pressure warning. The recall potentially affects eight vehicles; dealers will inspect, update the ECM software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a TPMS re-learn process as necessary.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Source excerpt
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
This recall potentially affects eight vehicles.
2026
Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Telematics Software Recall
Recall announced
General Motors recalled the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to address a telematics control unit glitch. The remedy is a software update that requires approximately one hour of dealer labor and no new parts. The update program is scheduled to run until August 28, 2028. According to the source, this marks the second time the system has required the same fix.
General Motors is recalling the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to fix a telematics control unit glitch via a software update requiring about an hour of dealer labor, with no new parts needed. The update program runs until August 28, 2028. It is the second time this system has required the same fix.
Company response
Recall — GM
A software update is all it will take to fix the 2023 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon's telematics glitch.
Source excerpt
A software update is all it will take to fix the 2023 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon's telematics glitch.
Ironically the recall for the midsized GM twins is for the control unit that facilitates OTA (Over the Air) updates, so a trip to the dealership will be necessary for the fix.
They state that the update program is running until August 28th of 2028, and at least there isn’t any hardware involved.
2026
GM recalls Chevrolet Malibu vehicles over rearview camera issue
Recall announced
General Motors is recalling 276,879 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025 because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. According to the recall information, dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall covers the affected Malibu vehicles within the stated model-year range.
GM is recalling 276,879 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025 because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. Dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Company response
Recall — GM
A large recall has been issued by GM (GM) for several models of its SUVs and pickup trucks.
Source excerpt
The recall is for his own car, a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. GM is recalling 276,879 Malibus from the 2023 to 2025 model years because “the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
A large recall has been issued by GM (GM) for several models of its SUVs and pickup trucks. The recall affects as many as 638,068 vehicles and could cause unintended braking because of a software issue.
To repair the issue, GM dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.
2021
Chevrolet Bolt EV battery software recall
Recall announced
In April 2021, General Motors announced a recall of approximately 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs from model years 2017–2019 that were equipped with batteries produced at LG Energy Solution's South Korean factory. The planned recall involved installing diagnostic software and, where necessary, replacing battery module assemblies in order to address fire risks. The announcement identified the affected vehicles by model year and battery source, and described the software and potential hardware remedy as the measures intended to respond to the fire-risk concern.
General Motors said it would recall about 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs from model years 2017–2019 equipped with batteries made at LG Energy Solution's South Korean factory. The planned recall includes installing diagnostic software and replacing battery module assemblies as necessary to address fire risks.
Stated objective. Update battery software and ease fire risks
Source excerpt
The recall covers about 69,000 Bolt EVs for the 2017-2019 model years, installed with LG's batteries made from its factory in Ochang, 120 kilometers south of Seoul.
US automaker General Motors Co. said Friday it will recall Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles equipped with batteries produced in LG Energy Solution Ltd.'s South Korean factory to update its battery software and ease fire risks.
The recall covers about 69,000 Bolts worldwide from 2017, 2018 and part of the 2019 model year.
2021
GM recalls 410,019 Chevrolet and GMC trucks over airbags
Recall announced
General Motors announced the recall of 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. According to the report, the inflator end cap can detach, and three ruptures occurred the previous month. The recall covers the specified number of vehicles from the two model years.
General Motors said it was recalling 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. The article reports that the inflator end cap can detach and that three ruptures occurred the previous month.
Source excerpt
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - General Motors (GM) on Friday said it is calling back 410,019 units of 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks as the side airbags installed in the cars are not safe for the passengers.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the airbag inflator end cap installed in the cars can detach and shoot inside the vehicle from both directions.
General Motors issued a voluntary recall announcement after the NHTSA brought up the issue with the airbags.
2021
GM recall covers vehicles with faulty air-bag warning light
Recall announced
In 2021, the U.S. government's highway safety agency approved General Motors' request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models. The recall was prompted by a software issue that could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM stated that it would update the vehicles' software free of charge. The action followed the agency's approval of GM's recall request.
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
Chevrolet identifies Chevy Bolt battery-fire cause and repair
Corrective action
Chevrolet announced that it had identified the root cause of Chevy Bolt battery fires and that technicians could fix the problem. The article reported that parts were not yet sufficiently available and drivers would have to wait until mid-October for new parts.
Source excerpt
The problem? There currently are not enough parts. Drivers will have to wait until mid-October for new parts.
On Monday, a month after the third recall which encompassed the entire fleet, Chevrolet announced they had figured out “the root cause” of the “battery fire”, which technicians now have the power to fix.
2021
General Motors recalls vehicles over fuel-pump control-module issue
Recall announced
General Motors recalled 14,901 vehicles because the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail. The article identifies the affected models as the 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. The control module was to be replaced by authorized retailers at no cost, and customers were to be notified on November 8.
Company response
Remediation — Authorized retailers
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
Source excerpt
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
A grand total of 14,901 vehicles are affected by this problem as per manufacturing records and component data.
More specifically, the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail altogether.
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.
2021
GM expands Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery-fire recall
Recall announced
GM said it would conduct a recall covering 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and 2022 Bolt EUVs after GM and LG identified two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires. GM said it would replace defective battery modules and gave customers interim charging and parking instructions.
Company response
Remediation — GM
Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective lithium ion battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new lithium ion modules.
Source excerpt
“As part of GM’s commitment to safety, experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As a result, GM will be conducting a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles.” the company’s website says.
2021
GM expands recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
Recall announced
General Motors expanded its recall to cover all model years of Chevy Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that battery cells could catch fire. The latest recall covers about 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022, including just over 10,000 in Canada. The company said it would replace the battery modules in affected vehicles.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the affected vehicles at an expected cost of about $1 billion US.
Source excerpt
General Motors says it has expanded a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles to include all model years because of a risk the battery cells could catch fire.
This latest recall includes about 73,000 Bolts from model years 2019 through 2022, including just over 10,000 in Canada.
雪佛蘭 Bolt 電動車迄今發生 12 起火燒車事件，通用汽車 (GM-US) 週四 (16 日) 宣布，將擴大召回 2017 年至 2022 年的車款，以更換電池模組，目前估計成本為 18 億美元
2021
GM expands Chevrolet Bolt recall over fire risk
Recall announced
General Motors expanded its recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over a high-voltage battery fire risk. The expanded recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
GM said it will replace defective battery modules in Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules.
Remediation — Chevy
Chevy will replace the battery modules in the Bolts it’s recalled.
Source excerpt
The latest recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
General Motors Co said on Friday it would take a hit of $1 billion to expand the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the risk of fires from the high-voltage battery pack
GM said it will replace defective battery modules in Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules.
2021
Chevrolet announces second recall of 2017–2019 Bolt EVs
Recall announced
Chevrolet confirmed a second recall of 2017–2019 Bolt EVs after another battery defect was identified and two vehicles that had received the original recall fix subsequently caught fire. The planned repair is replacement of defective battery modules; owners are to be notified when parts are available. GM also asked owners to follow interim charging and parking precautions while awaiting repairs.
Company response
Remediation — Chevrolet
It'll see Chevrolet replace the defective battery modules altogether
Ongoing disclosure — General Motors
Owners of cars covered by the new recall will be notified when there are parts available, and the process can begin.
Remediation — GM
GM said they have not identified a fix for the problem and will begin by replacing the battery modules or the entire battery pack.
Remediation — General Motors
To fix the problem, GM said it will replace defective battery modules in the vehicles, which can be costly but will be free to owners.
Source excerpt
Its existence was exposed when two Bolt EV cars, that had been through the original recall fix, subsequently caught fire anyway.
Chevrolet confirmed today that there's now a second official recall for the 2017-2019 Bolt EV, after another defect in the batteries has been identified.
It'll see Chevrolet replace the defective battery modules altogether, itself a logistics challenge since battery shortages are key bottleneck in EV production.
2021
Recall of 30 Chevrolet Camaros over steering-wheel emblems
Recall announced
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a safety recall covering 30 Chevrolet Camaros from model years 2017–2021 because the steering-wheel emblem could separate when the airbag deploys and become a projectile. General Motors said it had no reports of real-world separations or injuries; dealers will replace the affected modules at no charge.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
Letters will go out to owners of affected vehicles starting May 10, 2021, and dealers will replace the modules at no charge.
Source excerpt
According to NHTSA, the 30 affected vehicles span model years 2017 to 2021, and were the result of airbag modules that were made with “improperly molded plastic material.”
General Motors didn’t indicate if any of the affected vehicles were sold in Canada, but said it has no reports of any modules separating in real-world driving, or of any injuries – or forehead tattoos – associated with it.
Letters will go out to owners of affected vehicles starting May 10, 2021, and dealers will replace the modules at no charge.
2021
GM recalls vehicles over third-row seat belt hazard
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of 94,641 vehicles across the Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands after identifying a potential hazard involving third-row seat belts. The belts could be damaged and might break in a crash. GM said it would inspect the vehicles and replace damaged belts free of charge, and reposition them if necessary.
Company response
Remediation — 通用汽车
通用汽车表示，将对召回的车辆进行安全带检查，并免费更换受损的安全带。如有必要，通用还将对安全带进行重新安置，确保其不再受损。
Source excerpt
已经正式向美国国家公路交通安全管理局（NHTSA）提出申请，因第三排安全带存在安全隐患，宣布召回旗下凯迪拉克、雪佛兰和GMC品牌共计94641辆汽车（或将涵盖部分平行进口汽车）。
受损的安全带在事故中可能发生断裂，失去对乘员的保护功能，存在安全隐患。
2021
Class-action lawsuit filed over Chevrolet Camaro airbag sensor issue
Lawsuit filed
A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The class action alleges that Chevrolet knew passenger-airbag sensors in certain 2010 and 2011 Camaros were prone to tearing but failed to issue a recall.
Source excerpt
As a result, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
According to Car Complaints, a faulty sensor pad in 2010 and 2011 Chevrolet Camaros would cause the front passenger airbags to deactivate even if an occupant was sat in the seat. Chevrolet allegedly knew the sensors were prone to tearing but failed to issue a recall to rectify them.
2020
GM announces global Takata air-bag inflator recall
Recall announced
General Motors announced a worldwide recall of about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. NHTSA concluded the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.
General Motors announced that it would recall about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. NHTSA concluded the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Source excerpt
The announcement came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker it had to recall 6 million of the vehicles domestically.
NHTSA concluded that the GM inflators in question are at risk of the same type of explosion after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity as other recalled Takata inflators,
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
2020
Chevrolet: GM recalls vehicles over seat belt and suspension problems
Recall announced
In a recall announcement, GM stated that it was recalling 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 covers vehicles in the United States and was announced on December 23, 2020.
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
Chevrolet/GM seat-belt recall controversy note
Recall announced
General Motors recalled nearly 840,000 U.S. vehicles overall, including 624,000 vehicles with seat-belt brackets that may not have been secured to the seat frame. According to the reported event, the belts may not properly restrain occupants in a crash. Owner notifications and dealer inspections were planned. The recall was reported on December 23, 2020. The event concerns a potential seat-belt failure and the planned notification and inspection process; no further outcomes or allegations are stated in the source material.
Stated objective. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables
Company response
Recall — General Motors
GM will notify owners starting Feb. 1 and dealers will inspect the seat belt brackets and assemble them correctly.
Recall — General Motors
Dealers will replace the toe links when parts are available.
Recall — General Motors
General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables.
Source excerpt
GM says in government documents that the seat belt brackets may not have been secured to the seat frame. That means the belts may not properly restrain people in a crash.
The seat belt recall covers 624,000 2019 through 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks.
The rear toe links can rust and fail on 213,000 of the vehicles.