Category: GM

GM IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS include growing number of lawsuits

GM IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS include growing number of lawsuits

According to The Wall Street Journal, “there is a growing controversy over General Motors’ handling of defective ignition switches.”  This controversy has drawn the interest of high-profile plaintiffs’ attorneys and now more than 80 civil suits have been filed against GM concerning the defective switches.  Most of the damages include the repair costs and decline…

ANOTHER FATAL CRASH MAY BE LINKED TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ignition-switch defect

ANOTHER FATAL CRASH MAY BE LINKED TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ignition-switch defect

For several weeks, CBS News has been reporting on its investigation into a General Motors (GM) recall.  At least 13 people have died in accidents linked to an ignition-switch defect. CBS News’ reporting showed GM was aware of the problem years before the recall.  On Tuesday, a congressional committee opened an investigation. Last month, GM…

GM recalls 100,000 vehicles over crash-safety concerns.| Avalanche | CTS | Escalade | Silverado

NATIONAL – The AP recently reported General Motors is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles to address issues related to crash safety. Postings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said GM was recalling nearly 96,000 2005 to 2007 models of the Cadillac CTS for airbag defects. GM said “repeated flexing of the sensing mat in the passenger…

SEAT BELT recall | General Motors | Failure | Crash

NATIONAL – General Motors (GM) is recalling 300,000 Chevrolet Impala Sedans for seat belts.  According to a recent announcement.  A General Motors spokesman said, “we are recalling 300,000 Chevrolet Impala sedans because the seat belts may fail to restrain people in the front seats during a crash.”   Have you or a loved one been involved in an automobile…

GENERAL MOTORS LITIGATION – Current claims against GM “not worth pursuing.”

NATIONAL – According to an article in The Kansas City Star, “When the ‘new’ General Motors emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, consumer groups praised the agreement reached to ensure that the automaker would assume liability for future lawsuits over vehicle defects.” But “those with claims pending against GM would have to seek compensation through…

GM – Recalls 277,000 vehicles

GM recalled about 277,000 vehicles on Friday because of a potential defect in the shift lever that could cause a vehicle to roll away.GM said the recall involves 2009 model year versions of the Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu and Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5 and G6; and the Saturn Aura and Outlook. GM…