GM recalls Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia for faulty airbag sensors
The KickingTires blog at Cars.com is reporting GM has recalled its new 2007 Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia full-size CUVs for potentially faulty airbag sensors. The problem is reportedly software related, meaning it can be fixed with a trip to the dealer and a quick patch, but every single unit sold since they went on sale in December is affected by the recall. Letters went out yesterday to owners of the Saturn Outlook and will be sent on February 28th for GMC Acadia owners.
This is not a recall mandated by the NHTSA, but rather one initiated by GM itself after the problem was discovered internally. The potentialy faulty sensor in question controls the front airbags' deployment. While this potentially faulty sensor in the Outlook and Acadia could cause injury, GM apparently caught it quickly and the fix should be cheap, easy and fast for them to apply to every vehicle affected by the recall.
[Source: KickingTires.com]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
tikirob 6:08PM (2/23/2007)
I am glad that GM was paying attention. They need to make sure these cars launch without too many problems.
Rob
http://www.autoshortlist.com
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akintz 6:22PM (2/23/2007)
Sounds like they got lucky this time in catching it so early. And probably good that the NHTSA didn't have to get involved.
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far jr 6:29PM (2/23/2007)
These are nice vehicles. I hope this doesn't tarnish thier immage. The Camry has had several airbag issues also but keep selling like crazy.
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/toyota/toyota_camry.htm
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thesawzall 7:21PM (2/23/2007)
These are great vehicles. I couldn't believe I could fit into the third row, without kissing my knees.
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Bob R. 7:31PM (2/23/2007)
For the firts time, I saw the Outlook. Very nice looking CUV, and it looks very big compared to a Ford Edge (I guess because of the 3rd row seat), and I was very impressed with the interior, the quality of the materials was excellent and the interior panels fit together perfectly. The only thing that I did't like was how the doors sounded very tinny. I look foreward to seeing the GMC version.
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CaliberSRT4 7:40PM (2/23/2007)
Good job for GM catching the issue early. I have seen two Acadias on the road, and all I have to say is WOW! They are a lot bigger than I expected...I really like the look of the Acadia...I saw the Outlook from a distance at a Saturn dealership...I can't wait to see the Enclave.
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Stevie's Dad 10:03PM (2/23/2007)
I drove one of the Outlooks and I was impressed with the ride, it was as smoothe and quiet as a car, with good accelleration. The thing that impressed me most was no wind noise, absolutely no wind noise.
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blitzkrieg79 9:45AM (2/26/2007)
Jeeezzz, isn't this a second recall within few months for GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook?
http://jalopnik.com/cars/news/breaking-gm-issues-stop-sale-to-dealers-on-saturn-outlook-and-gmc-acadia-220814.php
I know for sure I won't buy neither of those...
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naif 9:25PM (2/23/2007)
what was that that someone said about history repeating itself?
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JW 10:48PM (2/23/2007)
I saw my first Buick Enclave here in Michigan the other day. Wow, is it noticable coming down the road. It looks great. Glad GM caught this early, because the Enclave is on my shortlist.
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JC3 12:00AM (2/24/2007)
GM is gonna have a big hit with this one.I'm impressed.Really nice vehicle.My sister's getting one for the her family(parents and 3 boys!)I'm thrilled for them.
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rrr 12:01AM (2/24/2007)
Funny how a post above this one has 30 comments but this one has only 10.
I guess Detroit Groupies desided not to talk about the latest GM blunter, but hey what do i know, i hate America, my middle name is Yamomoto and in 2006 i voted for Kaizume.
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collian 3:16AM (2/24/2007)
What a surprise that You guys are congratulating GM for recalling 2 of newest releases..what a shame. So much for being obsessed with quality ( according to their super-bowl ad). if this was Toyota you all will be calling for their head.
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SherbornSean 7:24AM (2/24/2007)
Collian and rrr,
Just FYI, my built-in-America car was also recalled for an airbag problem.
2004 Accord.
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Stuart 8:03AM (2/24/2007)
I just finished a 16-day, 5,800-mile trip in a Saturn Outlook and it was flawless. We got 21 mpg and it was a delight in virtually everyway.
I wonder, however, why there's even a blog on this voluntary recall -- I wonder if Toyota did this, would there even be a blog?
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toyota4life 9:35AM (2/24/2007)
I wonder, however, why there's even a blog on this voluntary recall -- I wonder if Toyota did this, would there even be a blog?
you have got to be joking ,if this was a toyota recall there would be about 100 haters come running ,just wait until toyota have one and we will all see ,look at all toyota forums and see if auto blog has any good thing to say about them ,its clear to see there nothing but a bunch of rednecs working there,i have nothing against gm ,i just dont like what they make ,but i would never put them down because of recalls ,even humans have recalls ,its call going to the doctor
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david 9:46AM (2/24/2007)
stuart, come on now, cut toyota some slack. of course a blog for toyota would not be necessary. the chances of autoblog hearing about a toyota recall is remote. that said, toyota would call you in for a free oil change and take care of the recall and a dozen or so other problems and you'd be none the wiser. it's called "toyota piece of mind". i never did understand why an oil change takes three hours.
btw, i test drove the enclave for about six hours and i could'nt agree more. fabulous ride, extremely quiet, responsive, very comfortable, and looks great. soon to be in my driveway.
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david 9:56AM (2/24/2007)
toyota4life, remember what i said a few weeks ago to you, your last ride will be in the back of a cadillac. unfortunately for you, only then will you be in a real quality car. but then again, you could ask for a tundra to be used as a hearse. hopefully the engine won't sludge up or the ball joints won't break. it would be so sad for you if the tundra is loaded up on a ford or ram flatbead for the rest of your last journey.
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toyota4life 10:51AM (2/24/2007)
david,dude you dont want to get into it with me ,stop worring about my last ride ,you may not get a last ride when your grand prix catches fire or all your ford trucks roll over and crush you ,is that all you can talk about is toyota ball joint and sludge?dumb ass
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david 11:00AM (2/24/2007)
dude, i don't have a grand prix or a ford dude. and dude, no, i don't want to get into it with you, your tears may fall on your toyota and make it rust, dude. and by the way, dude, there is much more to talk about thanks to that link by far jr, dude. all those toyota recall's to ponder, dude.
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