GM Engineers Reveal They Knew Little About Airbag Properties Related to Vehicle Recall Last month, federal safety regulators told Congress that airbags in GM cars should have had 60 seconds to deploy after the engine stalled. Engine stalling was caused by ignition switch problems, which led to a massive vehicle recall covering 2.6 million cars so far, which began in February of this year. However, after looking into the 13 deaths and 31 injuries that finally led to the older model vehicle recall, federal safety regulators said that they … [Read more...]
Yet Another Vehicle Recall from GM
May 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
GM Issues Another Large Vehicle Recall for Saturn Aura General Motors has issued another vehicle recall, this time for older model Saturn Auras that have a shift cable defect. On Tuesday, May 6th, GM announced a vehicle recall for 56,000 of its 2007 and 2008 model year Saturn Auras, because a shift cable could wear out and break. The problem can make the shift lever look like it is in one gear, while actually being in a different gear. According to a statement from the manufacturer, the transmission shift cable can wear to the point that it … [Read more...]
Two Vehicle Recalls Announced
May 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Honda and GM Issue Separate Vehicle Recalls Two automotive manufacturers announced vehicle recalls on Thursday, May 1st. Honda’s vehicle recall covered 24,889 Odyssey minivans in the 2014 model year because their airbags may not deploy during a crash. The deployment issue is, according to the manufacturer, caused by a shorting terminal, which prevents deployment of the airbag before it is put into the vehicle, may have been damaged during the assembly process so that it continues to prevent the airbag from deploying. The issue can … [Read more...]
GM Requests Protection Against Vehicle Recall Litigation
April 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
GM Files Motion to Protest Itself in Ignition Switch Vehicle Recall Lawsuits General Motors filed a motion in US court to bar personal injury lawsuits against the company based on the automotive manufacturer’s 2009 bankruptcy case. GM claims that, although the current vehicle recall covers 2004 and 2005 model year cars, the lawsuits are against “new” GM for “old” GM’s mistakes. However, plaintiffs who have requested a class action lawsuit against the company on Monday, April 21st, sought an order that would force GM into court, stating that … [Read more...]
GM Does Not Need to Park Cars in Vehicle Recall
April 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Judge Rules GM’s Cars in Vehicle Recall can Stay on the Road U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos in Corpus Christi, Texas, suggested earlier in April that GM might have to “park” all of their cars that are part of the massive ignition switch vehicle recall if the cars are deemed too unsafe to drive. Now, however, Judge Ramos ruled that she will not issue a “park it” order for the older model GM vehicles. Plaintiffs Charles and Grace Silvas, who owned a Chevy Cobalt in the 2006 model year, originally sought an emergency “park it” … [Read more...]
GM Seeks Court Protection Against Ignition Switch Vehicle Recall Lawsuits
April 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
GM Requests Bankruptcy Court for Hold on Ignition Switch Vehicle Recall Lawsuits General Motors, which is in the process of a vehicle recall involving 2.6 million older model cars worldwide, has requested that a federal bankruptcy court car plaintiffs from proceeding with personal injury lawsuits related to the ignition switch recall. The company faces numerous lawsuits and investigations regarding delays in the vehicle recall which led to at least 31 injuries and 13 deaths. However, GM filed a request in the US District Court for the … [Read more...]
GM Faces Fines and Questions Related to Vehicle Recall Problems
April 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
General Motors Under Fire Again Due to Vehicle Recall Problems Documents filed as part of the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce were opened on Tuesday, April 1st, as part of the investigation into GM’s delayed vehicle recall. The documents revealed that GM allegedly delayed the vehicle recall because fixing the faulty ignition switch would have raised the cost of the company’s vehicles by $1. Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette cited a General Motors document from 2005 that stated the fix would have cost 57 cents. A series of … [Read more...]
GM Faces “Park It” Order in Vehicle Recall Lawsuit
April 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
GM Could Have to Tell Customers Not to Drive Cars Until Ignition Switch Problem Fixed in Vehicle Recall Case General Motors has issued a vehicle recall covering 2.59 million small, older model cars. The company faces numerous lawsuits and investigations regarding delays in the vehicle recall which led to at least 31 injuries and 13 deaths. Now, a judge has said that the automotive manufacturer will have to tell consumers to “park it” until ignition switches are finished, if plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit can convince the judge that … [Read more...]
GM Issues Another Vehicle Recall for Electrical Problems
April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Latest GM Vehicle Recall Covers 1.5 Million Cars for Power Steering Problems On Monday, March 31st, GM announced yet another vehicle recall, this time covering 1.5 million vehicles worldwide for problems with the electrical power steering. The automotive manufacturer has issued vehicle recalls covering 6.26 million cars since just February of this year. "If power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the Driver Information Center and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained because the vehicle will … [Read more...]
Shareholder Seeks Class Action Against GM for Vehicle Recalls
March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Shareholder Files Class Action Lawsuit Against GM for Vehicle Recall Problems While GM faces a federal investigation and a personal injury class action lawsuit related to their long-delayed vehicle recalls, a shareholder in the company has also filed a class action lawsuit alleging that the automotive manufacturer failed to disclose the ignition switch problems that have led to financial losses for the board. “GM’s illegal and immoral activities during (2010 through March 2014) effectively eviscerated GM’s reputation for safety, quality, … [Read more...]
