Filed under: Recalls/TSBs, GM
GM recalling 90,000 vehicles for various issues
GM is recalling 90,000 vehicles to fix issues such as safety foam, timing chains, and engine components. The models included are the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent, 2001 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra with the 8.1-liter engine, and the 2.2-liter Saturn L-Series line. In Equinox and Torrent vehicles that weren't equipped with roof air bags or sunroofs, GM will be installing more foam around the windshields to protect against head injuries in an accident. Saturns will get a new timing chain, which could separate during driving if not replaced. Silverados and Sierras will receive new crankshaft position sensors.
The repairs will be free to vehicle owners, of course, and GM has not heard of any accidents or injuries due to any of the recalled items. The recall begins next month, but in the mean time, go here to look for your vehicle in the NHTSA database.
[Source: Morning Call]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
WillDaThrill 7:18PM (11/20/2007)
GM bashers place comments here!
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joe 7:56PM (11/20/2007)
GM apologists place comments here too!
No large auto maker is immune to quality/design issues. It's what happens when you build millions of cars a year.
WillDaThrill 2:22AM (11/21/2007)
True.
I just put that there because of the bashalistic posts that go on during recall notices. It's usually worse when it's a domestic versus a export.
fireblade 10:02AM (11/21/2007)
So typical gm quality. Why am I not surprised?
The more things change, the more things stay the same.
rob 7:29PM (11/20/2007)
wow, no snarky comments of any kind on a recall post? oh wait, its a GM recall. now if it was a (insert Japanese brand here) then that would be another story.
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BY POLAR 7:52PM (11/20/2007)
Hey pal, don't go knockin' the General, they've really turned the corner! Save it for if they have some real recalls like on the Sierra for reports of various electrical problems like dash lights lighting up for no reason, HVAC units producing smoke from under the dash, or sudden losses of engine power under acceleration. The best one I've heard yet is about some owners driver seats coming loose from the floor of the cabin! This is our Deathtrap!
RobZ4 7:52PM (11/20/2007)
Well ...you are the 1st one.
wtf 7:57PM (11/20/2007)
there's noting to bash about.....just another day at the office for GM.....LOL
GM bashing ftw!
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dskinner 8:04PM (11/20/2007)
"Ha! Another recall from Toyota! The losers that buy those things think they have a quality vehicle. Well... think again."
"What's that?
"It's from GM?
"Oh, well that's ok, they've really picked things up and these things are bound to happen..."
Poeple are amazing!
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KCurtis 3:52PM (11/21/2007)
It's facinating, isn't it?
That One Person 4:29PM (11/22/2007)
More like the other way around, buddy. Ok, how often do you see problems from Toyota posted all over the evening news and the morning newspaper or even internet news sites? I live in the Detroit area and you would think that would be a common event. Heck, local newspapers TEAR into the Big 3 whenever something comes up. Remember that massive lawsuit against Toyo about the sludging problem? Not once did I read anything about it in the newspaper or see it on the news.
But when the Ford GT was recalled shortly after it was released cuz of problems that weren't even Ford's fault, the local news sources jumped all over it and made a big deal out of it. Kind of odd for a news channel to investigate and report something like that for a week yet Toyota has problems with sludging, Prii that shutdown for no reason, suspension problems, etc and yet they rarely report that stuff.
elprogramer 8:22PM (11/20/2007)
These sound like supplier issues to me. I'm not sure we've ever manufactured the belts, and those sensors probably come from Delphi.
I mean it's still a black eye, but it's not say, a snapped camshaft bad.
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Gardiner Westbound 8:36PM (11/20/2007)
How ironic. Saturn touted its steel timing chain as maintenance free and lifetime durable unlike rubber timing belts in competing Asian makes.
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HotRodzNKustoms 9:00PM (11/20/2007)
Yeah this does not seem like a major embarrassment to me. Hell I think all of this should have just been a TSB but I guess GM has decided to make sure to keep customers happy. Or something
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far jr 9:09PM (11/20/2007)
I would have suspected the Chinese sourced engines in the Equinox and Torrent to have the tuiming issues.
If the 2.2 engine in the Saturn L has issues, why are all of the 2.2 engines in the Cavaliers, Malibus, Sunfires, HHRs, Ions, et. al. not included? 90,000 could just be scratching the surface.
Crankshaft position sensors can be a real pain too. There are a few International trucks in the fleet at work that stumble, loose power and smoke profusely due to cam sensor issues.
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alphabeta777 9:13PM (11/20/2007)
There is a double standard when it comes to recall news and how the people react in the comments, depending on the manufacturer mentioned.
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RamSport47 9:40PM (11/20/2007)
That's because the Asian makers all tout their cars as flawless, and we love to see the annoyingly errogant fail!
Joe 11:50AM (11/21/2007)
While I agree with what you meant to say, I prefer to see the annoyingly ARROGANT fail.
In any case, recalls are part of the game. Every manufacturer has them, the difference is that many of the Japanese manufacturers hide them being TSBs or "warranty replacements" rather than as recalls. I applaud GM for taking care of these issues before they get to be too bad, and they've got lawsuits on their hands.
DetroitWhat 10:10PM (11/20/2007)
That is interesting about the L Series. My dad has a 2000 L Series with 235K on it and its still chugging along with no problems. I wonder if they will replace it with that many miles!
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uh... 10:19PM (11/20/2007)
"That's because the Asian makers all tout their cars as flawless, and we love to see the annoyingly errogant fail!"
Now what made you say that?
Moving on, this recall are just for issues from the past. Nowadays, as more vehicles get more advanced, there are more room for errors. Lately, I've been impressed with some of the latest GM products. Moreso than the remainder of the 'big' 2.5...
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