Controversies

GMC and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalled over tire pressure label error

Recall announced

General Motors recalled certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package. The tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the TPMS from displaying a low tire pressure warning. The recall potentially affects eight vehicles. Dealers will inspect, update the ECM software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a TPMS re-learn process as necessary.

General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package because the tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the TPMS from displaying a low tire pressure warning. The recall potentially affects eight vehicles; dealers will inspect, update the ECM software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a TPMS re-learn process as necessary.

GMC controversy note: GM recalls 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for telematics software fix

Recall announced

General Motors is recalling the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to fix a telematics control unit glitch via a software update requiring about an hour of dealer labor, with no new parts needed. The update program runs until August 28, 2028. It is the second time this system has required the same fix.

GMC Trucks Included in GM Airbag Recall

Recall announced

General Motors announced the recall of 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. According to the report, the inflator end cap can detach, and three ruptures occurred the previous month. The recall covers both Chevrolet and GMC branded trucks from those model years.

General Motors said it was recalling 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. The article reports that the inflator end cap can detach and that three ruptures occurred the previous month.

GMC Recall Over Faulty Air-Bag Warning Light

Recall announced

In 2021, the U.S. government's highway safety agency approved General Motors' request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models. The recall was prompted by a software issue that could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. General Motors stated that it would update the affected vehicles' software free of charge. The action followed the agency's approval of the automaker's recall request.

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved General Motors’ request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles’ software free of charge.

GM recalls vehicles over third-row seat belt hazard

Recall announced

General Motors announced a recall of 94,641 vehicles across the Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands after identifying a potential hazard involving third-row seat belts. The belts could be damaged and might break in a crash. GM said it would inspect the vehicles and replace damaged belts free of charge, and reposition them if necessary.

GMC Sierra 2021 recall announced in Qatar

Recall announced

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with GMC dealer Mannai Trading Company, announced a recall of the 2021 GMC Sierra because of a seat-belt-base defect that could prevent the belt from working properly.

GM announces global Takata air-bag inflator recall

Recall announced

General Motors announced a worldwide recall of approximately 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.

General Motors announced that it would recall about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. NHTSA concluded the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.

GM recalls vehicles over transmission oil leak risk

Recall announced

In November 2020, General Motors recalled more than 217,000 vehicles in North America because of a transmission oil leak that could cause a vehicle to stop suddenly or catch fire. The company stated that it had received no reports of crashes, fires, or injuries connected to the issue. As part of the recall, dealers were to inspect the affected vehicles and replace bolts if needed.

GM recalled more than 217,000 vehicles in North America over a transmission oil leak that could cause a vehicle to stop suddenly or catch fire. The company said it had no reports of crashes, fires or injuries. Dealers will inspect affected vehicles and replace bolts if needed.

GMC Recall Note: GM Recalls Vehicles Over Seat Belt and Suspension Problems

Recall announced

In a recall announcement, GM stated that it was recalling nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States due to seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. According to the announcement, the seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts. The recall covers vehicles under the GM umbrella, including the GMC brand.

GM announced recalls covering nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States over seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. The seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts.

GMC: GM recalls vehicles over potential seat-belt failure

Recall announced

General Motors recalled nearly 840,000 U.S. vehicles overall, including 624,000 vehicles with seat-belt brackets that may not have been secured to the seat frame; the belts may not properly restrain occupants in a crash. Owner notifications and dealer inspections were planned.

Stated objective. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables

GM recalls vehicles over faulty brake system

Recall announced

General Motors is recalling nearly 3.5 million vehicles because a brake-system issue may make them difficult to use and could result in a crash. According to the source, repairs are available free of charge at GM dealerships, and loaner vehicles will be provided during repairs for vehicles still under warranty.

GM recalls more than 600,000 trucks and SUVs

Recall announced

General Motors announced a recall of more than 600,000 four-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs because a software error could activate the braking system and increase crash risk. GM said 653,370 vehicles worldwide were potentially affected and no accidents had been reported.

GMC vehicles included in GM recall over software-related braking risk

Recall announced

General Motors issued a recall affecting up to 638,068 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and pickup trucks because a software issue could cause unintended braking. The recall covered GMC vehicles among the affected models. Dealers would reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge, according to the reported announcement.

GM issued a recall affecting up to 638,068 Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and pickup trucks because a software issue could cause unintended braking. Dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge.