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Some of the recalled vehicles have rear brake caliper pistons that have hydrogen gas trapped inside that could be released into the brake systems. ZF, the manufacturer of the brake pistons, didn't properly temper and chrome-coat the pistons, causing hydrogen gas to remain trapped in the bodies of the pistons.…
keep reading article "Excess Gas Buildup in the Brake Caliper Pistons of Regal and LaCrosse"General Motors is recalling 327 model year 2016 Buick Envision SUVs because the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
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Owners received somewhere between $450 to $1500, based on a few factors, for their troubles. But that wasn't enough for some.
A new lawsuit wants GM to pony up more cash for the decreased resale value of the 2016 Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia.…
keep reading article "Has Enclave Lost Value Because of MPG?"Software errors have been found to disable the front airbags and seatbelt pretensions after "certain driving conditions." GM won't say what those conditions are, but they did say there’s been at least one death related to the bug.…
keep reading article "Software Errors Create Massive GM Airbag Recall"General Motors found fuel lines that were not shaped correctly, causing the lines to touch the engines once installed in the vehicles. The supplier investigated and determined the machine operator responsible for the lines apparently wasn't trained well enough.
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Oh, that last one? Yeah, it turns out Buick discovered an issue in the 2011 Regal that could catch the seats on fire.…
keep reading article "What's That Smell? 2011 Regal Seats Catching on Fire"The CUV has incorrect tire labels. OK, so it's nothing terrible but it's still not a great way to introduce yourself – oh hai, you just spent a TON of money on me and I'm already being a pain in the oil can. You're welcome!…
keep reading article "Envision a World with Proper Labels"Well, I guess dinner is spoiled now.…
keep reading article "GM to Compensate 2016 Enclave Owners for Lost MPGs"[Regals] manufactured from August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016, will be difficult to steer if they revert to manual steering while traveling at slow speeds or around a curve._"…
keep reading article "Regal Power Steering Recall"If this winter is anything like the last one, would flame-throwing wiper motors be the worst thing in the world? I mean, it would put a normal defroster to shame.…
keep reading article "GM Recalls Fiery Windshield Motors"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.