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GM Recalls an Additional 1,260,000 Vehicles

Dodge, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo Recall Vehicles As Well

Just why certain automakers consistently endure costly recall campaigns more than others is hard to pinpoint, but the regular bad news can have a negative effect on consumers who generally think a cars problems should be ironed out before it leaves the assembly plant.

The fact that all automakers, including stalwart Toyota, face recalls, speaks to the complexity of the modern automobile, but General Motors recent run of recalls that now total close to four million units for the first quarter of 2004 alone with this latest batch, is a cause for

GMs most recent string of recalls started with 433,632 1998 through 1999 model year Buick LeSabre, Oldsmobile 88, and Pontiac Bonneville full-size sedans. (Photo: General Motors)

unrest.

General Motors was again on Februarys National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.com) vehicle recalls list, along with DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, and Volvo.

It took a total of five separate recall notices for GMs total North American recalls

A total of 581,394 2002 through 2003 midsize GMT360 sport utilities were also recalled, which included the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, and Oldsmobile Bravada. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

to reach 1,262,240 units in February, starting with 433,632 1998 through 1999 model year Buick LeSabre, Oldsmobile 88, and Pontiac Bonneville full-size sedans to replace a potentially faulty fuel pressure regulator which could cause a fuel leak.

The 828,608 remaining GM recalls included a total of 581,394 2002 through 2003 midsize GMT360 sport utilities, more commonly known as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer/TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy/Envoy

A total of 68,875 full-size SUVs, including the Hummer H2, had to be recalled due to a faulty hydro-boost relief valve that, if left unchecked, could increase braking distances. (Photo: General Motors)

XL, and Oldsmobile Bravada, were also recalled to inspect and replace faulty windshield wiper motors and electronics.

Also on the list were 68,875 full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger vans to replace a faulty hydro-boost relief valve that, if left unchecked, could increase braking distances. Vehicles affected with this problem are the current 2003 through 2004 Cadillac Escalade/ESV/EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Savana, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Hummer H2.

Previously

GM is, of course, not alone when it comes to recalls. Mazda, Honda and Volkswagen also issued hefty recalls over safety issues in February. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, American Auto Press)

reported are 126,624 model year 1997 through 2004 Chevrolet Corvette recalls, due to a faulty steering column lock which could lock the steering wheel in place while the car is being driven.

A comparatively minor recall affects 51,715 2004 Chevrolet Malibus, which were equipped with incorrect warning labels on the sun visors. Replacement labels are being sent to the owners.

As previously mentioned General Motors isnt the only automaker plagued with recalls. Mazda has recalled 15,800 2004 MPV minivans and 29,300 2004 RX8 sports cars, to fix passenger airbags that could potentially not inflate properly. The Ford Motor owned Japanese automaker is also recalling an additional 12,000 RX8s fitted

DaimlerChrysler is recalling only 3,200 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravans, over a front seatbelt retractor which may have been improperly assembled. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler)

with manual transmissions to replace a heat insulator.

Honda is recalling 440,000 2001 through 2002 Civics and 2000 through 2002 Insights to replace a headlight switch which could fail and cause the loss of the low-beams.

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