GM Offers Free Loaner To Volt Owners During Batteries Investigation
The recent coverage of the several issues GM has allegedly had to deal with involving Volt batteries have made some car owners fear for the quality of the batteries in their own cars, according to the news. Recent house fires and federal crash tests have triggered a national discussion on GM’s new electrical endeavor. GM… read more
Batteries Are Investigated After Several Fires were Allegedly Caused by Volt Vehicles
According to various news sources, an extensive investigation has begun because different reports of fires involving some of the batteries in the Chevrolet Volt vehicles have surfaced. The lithium-ion batteries have been allegedly involved in several fires. A recent crash test run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has exposed the same issue. After… read more
Chevrolet Express Issues a Recall for 2012 GMC Savana Vans due to Faulty Air Bags
According to the news and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Chevrolet has issued a recall alert for about 1,798 2012 GMC Savana vans. The article stated that the main issue behind the recall is the fact that the dual-stage air bags may end up not inflating properly nor promptly in the case of a… read more
Saturn Aura Under Investigation Due Transmission Issues
According to news from the consumer reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration known as NHTSA is investigating complaints regarding the Saturn Aura and its transmission. Engineers for the agency are looking into the numerous complaints stating that the vehicle fails to remain stopped when the driver selects the “Park” option. Issues with Aura’s transmission… read more
Chevy Volt Being Tested By the NHTSA
According to recent news, the electric charger of the Chevy Volt is under alleged investigation due to a recent house fire possibly caused by the car’s battery overheating. The issue, according to authorities, lies in the lithium ion batteries. The reports stated that while during their own crash test, the battery presented a certain fire… read more
Recall Issued For 2012 Cadillac CTS, Brake-related Issues Discovered
According to recent news and reports from the company announcing the alert, General Motors Co. has issued a recall for 2012 Cadillac CTS models due to parts that might pose a threat for drivers since it prevents the vehicle from braking properly. Inspectors have discovered that the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut in… read more
Fire may have been Caused by Electric Car Charger
According to different news sources, a recent fire investigation has put an electric car charger in the spotlight. A home that was set on fire had a unit for charging electric vehicles that was allegedly being used at the time of the fire. Authorities and Insurance agents are looking into what could possibly have caused… read more
38,444 Pontiac G8 Vehicles recalled due to Airbag Flaw
According to recent news sources, a discontinued vehicle produced by General Motors Co. is being recalled due to issues related to ill-timed airbag deployment. The recall was made necessary for 2008 and 2009 38,444 Pontiac G8 cars after the manufacturers noticed the alleged airbag flaw. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM stated… read more