GM Recalls Trucks Over Engine Fire Concerns/ #06080

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by camaro_freak

Thank you Tiburon! There is a lot of hush hush going on when GM has a recall and it is all out party time when a foreign or other domestic has a recall.

Hush-hush on whose part??? When I saw this thread I posted what information I could find, as I wasn't personally aware of it...Is that keeping it "hush-hush"???

I don't dismiss GM's many-many faults...

I DO dismiss the aire of superiority certain import marques are perceived as, when in fact they are no different than anyone else...ask anyone in fixed operations....

Enough of this "if it's GM we'll keep it quiet" baloney...as that isn't the case on GMI...if we are aware of a newsworthy event, we post it...good or bad.

Originally Posted by Randle2I

Do you expect anything less at GMI? To be honest, GMI is a strange place. It seems that all the new people that join are gun slinging, cool-aid drinking, foreign hating, diehard GM fans. Then as time goes on, they soften up to the point where they go out & buy a VW or Toyota. I think that people are more critical of GM because of this site than those that aren't.

I must fall under the category of a "new gun-slinger"...however, I don't own a firearm, I don't drink kool-aid and in order to hate...one must 1st love...I've never loved a material object...& I own 2 Pontiacs...
I also think I posted correct information about recall# 06080...so what's the issue about GMI again???

[mncloud]

Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

I don't drink kool-aid and in order to hate...one must 1st love...

Ahhh, some would argue the opposite of hate is indifference.

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by mncloud

Ahhh, some would argue the opposite of hate is indifference.

Hate is such a strong word....now dislike... then we have a correct term which I feel towards a product...

But then this isn't philosophy of man...just clearing up some misconceptions!

[TiburonJT]

Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

Enough of this "if it's GM we'll keep it quiet" baloney...as that isn't the case on GMI...if we are aware of a newsworthy event, we post it...good or bad.

I believe he was talking about GMI posters, not mods or staff. GMI posts the good and bad, but the members make a big deal out of many of the recalls for other brands while minimizing GM recalls. Obviously there are many more members who don't do that, but plenty do.

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by TiburonJT

I believe he was talking about GMI posters, not mods or staff. GMI posts the good and bad, but the members make a big deal out of many of the recalls for other brands while minimizing GM recalls. Obviously there are many more members who don't do that, but plenty do.

So what if Toyota or alike gets a slam on them now & again?? GMI is a GM fan site!
All I can say is I hope none of you are ever in competitive sports!!!!!

[TiburonJT]

Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

So what if Toyota or alike gets a slam on them now & again?? GMI is a GM fan site!
All I can say is I hope none of you are ever in competitive sports!!!!!

My point is that it makes the minimizing of GM recalls even more ridiculous, although it would still be ridiculous even if Toyota were not mentioned at all on this site.

[nsap]

Originally Posted by TiburonJT

My point is that it makes the minimizing of GM recalls even more ridiculous, although it would still be ridiculous even if Toyota were not mentioned at all on this site.

In a world where most recalls consist of several million vehicles, I think it's safe to say 38,439 is minimal. Am I wrong here?

[303montecarlo]

Originally Posted by TiburonJT

Hmm, there seems to be plenty discussion of Ford and Toyota recalls on a GM site, but there is nothing to discuss about a GM recall on a GM site? I know you're new to the site, but I am surprised at the argument that recalls (auto news) shouldn't be discussed on an automotive discussion forum. I can't believe I even have to argue that GM recalls should be posted on a GM auto site.

Ford was foolish to think Fires that start when trucks are parked in garages ,is not a problem and it will go away.The other thing most Ford owners are here to ,like yourself bitch at GMs updates.(I would Guess GMs recalls ,are far and few.) Toyota ? my guess it is catch up time fixing the things that were thought unimportant(like steering,WOW)

[TiburonJT]

Originally Posted by nsap

In a world where most recalls consist of several million vehicles, I think it's safe to say 38,439 is minimal. Am I wrong here?

Minimizing to the point of "we should not discuss" or "this is old news so get over it," thus implying it should not be posted is a separate issue from saying that the recall is minor because it affects few vehicles or because the recall involves a minor problem. The former is an attempt to hide GM's problems, while the latter is a recognition of the relative insignificance of a recall because of the number of vehicles recalled (as is the case here) and/or the cause of the recall. At what point do you think recalls should be discussed and/or posted on GMI? We can post and discuss Toyota recalls from Japan on a GM site, but not a GM truck recall including MY 2006 trucks that could start on fire? Am I missing something?

[TiburonJT]

Originally Posted by 303montecarlo

Ford was foolish to think Fires that start when trucks are parked in garages ,is not a problem and it will go away.The other thing most Ford owners are here to ,like yourself bitch at GMs updates.(I would Guess GMs recalls ,are far and few.) Toyota ? my guess it is catch up time fixing the things that were thought unimportant(like steering,WOW)

I have complained about Ford and the cruise control switch several times on this site. I think Ford was irresponsible for not recalling more vehicles sooner. I'm even concerned now that Ford has not recalled all the vehicles that are affected. I take recalls like the Ford cruise control recall seriously. I don't really care what company is making a vehicle if the vehicle is starting on fire or in this case, even burning down houses. I know companies often weigh the costs of a recall versus keeping quiet and dealing w/ lawsuits, but I consider that irresponsible particularly w/ such a serious recall.

Heck, I've even said complained about Toyota not fixing a possible problem on a small number of cars. I just take safety issues seriously.

BTW, I am not here just to "bitch" about GM "updates."

[darndot]

I am just glad my truck is not in the recall.

The mainstream media will play up that all 04-06 GM trucks are being recalled. The Mainstream media would play down this recall if it was a import.

I think this site is alittle on the anti-GM side sometimes, but I think we can speak freely about GM problems and do so quite a bit here

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by Mags

You're not wrong in this instance.

However it's amusing as **************** to note that the GM recall threads have no more than 2 pages of replies and titles like 'GM Recall XYZ123434343XC' while the Toyota recalls have titles like 'OMG TOYOTER RECLL OMGLOL!!!!!1111!!!' and 40 pages of replies.

Schaudenfreude.

I think it's spelled that way.

MF

With damaged joy??? My German skills are corroded...

[USA1Fan]

Whatever. But most of the releases I've seen on THIS particular recall are wrong. They list 1500 series vehicles among those potentially affected. GM didn't sell ANY 1/2 ton vehicles with the 8.1 liter engine. So that eliminates quite a few vehicles from those possibly going to burst into flames, unlike the Fords affected with the faulty cruise control.