GM recalls 857,735 vehicles for electrical problems

Hurricane · 08-29-2008, 01:12 PM

GM recalls 857,735 vehicles for electrical problems

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp (GM.N) is recalling 857,735 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield wiper fluid system for a potential short-circuit problem, according to federal safety regulators.

A short-circuit in the system may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke, increasing the risk of a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website.

The recall involves the 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche and Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL and Saturn Outlook; 2006-2008 Hummer H2, Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne; and the 2008 Buick Enclave.

GM plans to install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge to fix the problem, NHTSA said.

Separately, GM is also recalling 88,809 2008-model year Buick Enclave, and 2007-2008 model year GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook SUVs in 28 states and Washington, D.C..

A build-up of snow or ice on the windshield or the wipers may restrict the movement of the wiper arm in the SUVs and could cause the wiper to detach from its motor, according to the NHTSA website.

More here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080829/...gm_recall_dc_2

thomascolo · 08-29-2008, 01:45 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/29/auto...ion=2008082913

fp115 · 08-29-2008, 01:50 PM

1 million? It says 944,000. Of those not even all of them have heated fluid system.

jkennedy293 · 08-29-2008, 01:55 PM

If you look at the ticker, the number keeps growing. From 857,000, to 944,000, and now 1 million. I'm guessing, by tomorrow morning, the headlines will read, "GM is recalling 6 billion vehicles."

thomascolo · 08-29-2008, 02:02 PM

I don't make the news just added it here. Sucks to see the lambdas on the list.

fp115 · 08-29-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkennedy293

If you look at the ticker, the number keeps growing. From 857,000, to 944,000, and now 1 million. I'm guessing, by tomorrow morning, the headlines will read, "GM is recalling 6 billion vehicles."

Haha yeah... people LOVE good news.

2002 Caddy · 08-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkennedy293

If you look at the ticker, the number keeps growing. From 857,000, to 944,000, and now 1 million. I'm guessing, by tomorrow morning, the headlines will read, "GM is recalling 6 billion vehicles."

Ya, but not to worry, only 30% are "cash" recalls the rest are "paper"/ "write-downs" recalls.

fp115 · 08-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002 Caddy

Ya, but not to worry, only 30% are "cash" recalls the rest are "paper"/ "write-downs" recalls.

Poor attempt to be funny?

2002 Caddy · 08-29-2008, 04:38 PM

I give it about an 8 out of 10...

But my "Pontiac is Purple" post...
That one is pure 10 out of 10 gold.

**GMCSonoma** · 08-29-2008, 04:45 PM

GM recalling 944,000 vehicles

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08-29-2008, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hurricane 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,516	GM recalls 857,735 vehicles for electrical problems GM recalls 857,735 vehicles for electrical problems DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp (GM.N) is recalling 857,735 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield wiper fluid system for a potential short-circuit problem, according to federal safety regulators. A short-circuit in the system may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke, increasing the risk of a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website. The recall involves the 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche and Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL and Saturn Outlook; 2006-2008 Hummer H2, Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne; and the 2008 Buick Enclave. GM plans to install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge to fix the problem, NHTSA said. Separately, GM is also recalling 88,809 2008-model year Buick Enclave, and 2007-2008 model year GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook SUVs in 28 states and Washington, D.C.. A build-up of snow or ice on the windshield or the wipers may restrict the movement of the wiper arm in the SUVs and could cause the wiper to detach from its motor, according to the NHTSA website. More here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080829/...gm_recall_dc_2 __________________ 2007 Yukon XL Denali 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

08-29-2008, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
thomascolo 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 78	GM recalls 1 million vehichles http://money.cnn.com/2008/08/29/auto...ion=2008082913 __________________ Current Rides: 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2008 Chevy Cobalt LS blue flash metallic Proud member of R.A.R.E Rice Abuse Resistance Education To keep kids off RICE Past vehicles: 2006 Chevy Colorado LS reg cab with Street pack 2004 ford focus se sedan 2004 saturn ion 1997 saturn sc2 1997 ford f-150 xlt ext cab 1994 chevy cavalier coupe

08-29-2008, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
fp115 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	Re: GM recalls 1 million vehichles 1 million? It says 944,000. Of those not even all of them have heated fluid system.

08-29-2008, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
jkennedy293 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,281	Re: GM recalls 1 million vehichles If you look at the ticker, the number keeps growing. From 857,000, to 944,000, and now 1 million. I'm guessing, by tomorrow morning, the headlines will read, "GM is recalling 6 billion vehicles."

08-29-2008, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
thomascolo 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 78	Re: GM recalls 1 million vehichles I don't make the news just added it here. Sucks to see the lambdas on the list. __________________ Current Rides: 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2008 Chevy Cobalt LS blue flash metallic Proud member of R.A.R.E Rice Abuse Resistance Education To keep kids off RICE Past vehicles: 2006 Chevy Colorado LS reg cab with Street pack 2004 ford focus se sedan 2004 saturn ion 1997 saturn sc2 1997 ford f-150 xlt ext cab 1994 chevy cavalier coupe

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08-29-2008, 04:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
2002 Caddy 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,501	Re: GM recalls 1 million vehichles I give it about an 8 out of 10... But my "Pontiac is Purple" post... That one is pure 10 out of 10 gold. __________________ How many shares of GM do you own? If you love GM and if you love Rick, BUY SOME! They're going cheap only $20.00, nope 15.50, nope 14.77, nope 13.77... CRAP $11.50 OMG 10.06 Stop the presses! The turnaround has begun... we are back trading in the 12's Never mind back in the 10's, 9's, 8's, 7's, 6's, 5's, 4's, 3's $2.75 Anyone Surprised?

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