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GM recalls more than 270,000 vehicles due to faulty shifter

 
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The latest recall affects a total of ten different vehicles from GM’s North American brands

The latest recall affects a total of ten different vehicles from GM’s North American brands

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With all the financial strife General Motors finds itself in, the last thing it needs are product recalls bringing into doubt the quality of its vehicles. Unfortunately for GM, a product recall is just what the company was forced to issue, and with more than 270,000 vehicles across the country affected people are going to take notice.

The recall affects the 2009 versions of the Buick Enclave, and the Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu and Traverse. The Saturn Aura and Outlook have also been affected, as have the GMC Acadia, and the Pontiac G5 and G6.

The issue with the shift lever lies in an inability to effectively mesh with the transmission. This issue manifests itself when drivers move the shift lever into the 'Park' position for automatic cars and the transmission doesn't actually reach the 'Park' setting. This could cause cars to roll away if the handbrake is not engaged, although GM did not go into specifics as to what other issues could present themselves.

While around 270,000 cars are being recalled, most are still sitting in dealer lots. Only around 75,000 vehicles that could potentially be affected by the faulty shift lever have been sold to consumers, and none of those vehicles have reported any problems relating to the recall as of yet.

Product recalls are an unfortunate part of life for manufacturers, however even the most prestigious auto brands have been forced to issue recalls as recently as this year, including Ferrari (who's F430 Spider convertibles were at risk of going up in flames), BMW and Maserati.



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Comments (3)

  1. ma_Chris avatar Chris Posted: 3/17/2009 3:57am PDT

    this is one of those recalls you cant just shrug off. an o2 sensor that needs to be replaced or else you get lower emissions and fuel econ? fine. a faulty shifter that will make you think your car is parked when in truth it isnt? slightly more concerning.

    bad time to be taking hits like this one.
     
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  2. ma_54chevyman avatar 54chevyman Posted: 3/17/2009 6:01am PDT

    Good job GM for facing this issue without much arm twisting from Nader types. This recall underscores a larger point. This country will not return to greatness by taking shortcuts and chasing quick profits. When you do a job and it is left undone go back and do it again. That is an enduring quality! GM's Wagoner may be late to the green party but he appears to be fundamentally sound to principals that made this country great. Looking out for workers ahead of stock holders! That became clear when he was wholeheartedly concerned with their fate in front of Congress!! Old School!!
     
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  3. ma_54chevyman avatar 54chevyman Posted: 3/17/2009 6:04am PDT

    GM must build a bridge to the all conquering plug in hybrid. Opel is that bridge! Euro car companies build smaller fuel efficient engines such as diesels. Saab too! We must compete against the Asian technology with a European American alliance!!!
     
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