6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2016-07-01
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 cruze vehicles manufactured november 5, 2015, to may 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment.
Consequence
Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a gm dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service department at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 50190.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. Gm issued an interim notification to owners on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 buick verano and 2016 chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park. Also, certain 2013 buick encore, 2011 buick regal, 2013-2014 buick verano, 2011-2016 chevrolet cruze, 2010-2013 chevrolet equinox 2013-2015 chevrolet malibu, and 2011-2013 gmc terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, theft protection and rollaway prevention.
Consequence
If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. Gm issued an interim notification to owners on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick 1-800-521-7300, and gmc 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Posted on: 2017-01-31
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2017 chevrolet cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 202a, head restraints.
Consequence
In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2017. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 17035.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2018-05-14
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet cruze ls vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began june 7, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18159.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2018-05-14
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2016-2018 chevrolet cruze ls vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began june 7, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18159.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.