GM Recalls 3.36M Vehicles Over Ignition Problem

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

In today’s digest: General Motors issues another ignition-related recall; has fixed a handful of those affected by the original ignition recall; and unveils plans for three new compacts to be sold in emerging markets.

Autoblog reports GM has issued six total recalls of some 3.41 million North American vehicles built between the start of the new century and the present:

  • 2000 – 2005 Cadillac Deville; 2004 – 2005 Buick Regal LS, GS; 2004 – 2011 Cadillac DTS; 2005 – 2009 Buick Lacrosse; 2006 – 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 2006 – 2011 Buick Lucerne; 2006 – 2014 Chevrolet Impala: Ignition switch; 3.36 million recalled
  • 2013 – 2014 Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS: Shift cable/bracket separation in automatic transmissions; 68,887 recalled
  • 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD; 2015 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD: Potential poor connection of power steering hose clamp connection to power steering pump; 57,192 recalled
  • 2011 Cadillac CTS AWD: Premature rollover airbag deployment linked to gasket leak between constant velocity joint and rear propeller shaft; 16,932 recalled
  • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Premature passenger seat side airbag deployment linked to unbelted child and door trim in models with the Competition Sport Seat option; 712 recalled
  • 2014 – 2015 Chevrolet Silverado; 2014 – 2015 GMC Sierra: Movement of driver-side all-weather floor mats due to missing attachments in vinyl-floor models; 184 recalled

The automaker expects to take a $700 million charge in addition to the $400 million already forecast for Q2 2014.

Regarding the original ignition-related recall of 2.6 million vehicles back in February of 2014, Bloomberg reports 154,731 of the affected models have been fixed thus far. GM has also shipped 396,253 repair kits around the world to help dealer service bays repair the problem. Production of the parts has been non-stop for its supplier Delphi, where the line has been going strong through multiple shifts seven days a week.

Finally, J ust-Auto says the automaker plans to unveil three new compact vehicles under the Amber project. The new compact sedan, SUV and hatchback will be designed in Europe and assembled in Brazil, with the finished products heading for emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico et al. Potential global production is expected to reach between 1 million and 1.2 million units annually beginning around 2018 at the earliest.

Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • APaGttH APaGttH on Jun 17, 2014

    Of this latest round of recalls, I don't think any of them had the 3.1 or 3.4 engines, and most are out of the Dexcool problem era. For the W-bodies specifically they are 3.8L V6 both NA and supercharged, 3.6L V6, and a handful of LS4 5.3L V8s. Say what you want about GM W-bodies but the 3.8 60 degree V6 with the 4-speed auto is pretty darn near indestructible. The only way to really kill that combo is complete, total, abject neglect.

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    • Ajla Ajla on Jun 17, 2014

      "Say what you want about GM W-bodies but the 3.8 60 degree V6 with the 4-speed auto is pretty darn near indestructible." Every Buick V6 has a 90-degree bank.

  • BrettonPoint60 BrettonPoint60 on Jun 21, 2014

    What a sad story both for GM and its loyal customers. I have to say, I like new cars, I mean I really like new cars!! A very expensive weakness I am afraid. In the last fifteen years I have bought two new Caddys, one wonderful and one terrible. Also bought a new Buck Lucerne, which was trouble free but just too big and boat like. Included in that period I have bought two new Avalons, the first was trouble some the second was very nice. Now driving a 2011 Camry Hybrid, mileage is sensational and the ride very pleasant but boring as hell.Noican not explain to you why it is boring. Will add my feelings Toyota dealers, Toyota dealers are the worst I have encountered. When things are fine with your Toyota's the dealers are wonderful, free sandwich's coffee etc, but during problems they are inflexible and hostile especially here in Fla on the east coast Stuart area. Toyota's in my experience are well built good vehicles but as I said in my experience the dealers are scum and detract from the enjoyment of the vehicles.

  • MaintenanceCosts It's not a Benz or a Jag / it's a 5-0 with a rag /And I don't wanna brag / but I could never be stag
  • 3-On-The-Tree Son has a 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 and I have a 2009 C6 Corvette LS3 6spd. And on paper they are pretty close.
  • 3-On-The-Tree Same as the Land Cruiser, emissions. I have a 1985 FJ60 Land Cruiser and it’s a beast off-roading.
  • CanadaCraig I would like for this anniversary special to be a bare-bones Plain-Jane model offered in Dynasty Green and Vintage Burgundy.
  • ToolGuy Ford is good at drifting all right... 😉
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