Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
GM recalls vehicles over potential seat-belt failure
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 recall summary, the belts may not properly restrain occupants in a crash. Owner notifications and dealer inspections were planned.
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.
2019
General Motors recalls vehicles over faulty brake system
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of nearly 3.5 million vehicles because a brake-system issue may make the brakes difficult to use and could result in a crash. According to the source, repairs are available free of charge at GM dealerships, and loaner vehicles will be provided during repairs for vehicles still under warranty. The event was reported on September 27, 2019.
General Motors is recalling nearly 3.5 million vehicles because a brake-system issue may make them difficult to use and could result in a crash. The article says repairs are available free of charge at GM dealerships and that loaner vehicles will be provided during repairs for vehicles still under warranty.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
A fix is available to owners at will be repaired at GM dealerships free of charge.
Source excerpt
A fix is available to owners at will be repaired at GM dealerships free of charge.
The vehicles impacted by the recall include: 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 2015-2017 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015-2018 GMC Yukon 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade
2019
GM recalls more than 600,000 trucks and SUVs
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of more than 600,000 four-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs because a software error could activate the braking system and increase crash risk. GM said 653,370 vehicles worldwide were potentially affected and no accidents had been reported.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — General Motors
Owners in the original recall will get letters notifying them to bring their vehicles to dealers for a software update. Those that received the faulty update will get a second letter starting Feb. 10.
Remediation — Dealers
Dealers will inspect the mechanism and replace bolts if they’re missing.
Source excerpt
General Motors is recalling more than 600,000 four-wheel drive trucks and SUVs because a software error could activate the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling nearly 840,000 vehicles in the U.S. for suspension problems or because the front seat belts can fail.
General Motors is recalling about 162,000 full-size pickup trucks worldwide for a second time because of faulty brake control software that was installed in a recall from last year.
2014
Ignition-switch defect and delayed disclosure
A defective ignition switch in several vehicle lines could move out of the run position, causing loss of engine power and disabling airbags. Investigations focused not only on the defect but also on the company’s failure to identify and report it promptly.