GM Recalls 81K Chevys, Pontiacs For Power Steering Problem
General Motors is recalling more than 81,000 vehicles because of problems that can cause power steering to fail.
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General Motors is recalling more than 81,000 vehicles because of problems that can cause power steering to fail.
Statistics show that automakers issued 803 recalls totaling almost 64 million vehicles in the U.S. last year -- more than double the old record.
General Motors confirmed Thursday that it will put the Chevrolet Bolt electric concept car into production, and the vehicle will be built at the Orion plant in Oakland County.
The 2015 Chicago Auto Show is about to pick up where the North American International Auto Show left off.
Fiat Chrysler will close the plant for 14 weeks to prepare for the launch of an all new minivan next year.
The families of 52 people killed in crashes caused by faulty General Motors small-car ignition switches will receive millions in compensation from a company fund.
More gadgets and applications are on the way for our connected vehicles.
If it weren't for the recalls, 2014 would have been a stellar year for General Motors.
A GM spokesman said the checks are a couple thousand dollars more than expected as a reward for employees' hard work during a difficult year.
GM sales rise 18 percent. Ford sales jump 15 percent. Fiat Chrysler sales see a 14 percent increase.
"I can say that there will likely be more" death and injury claims granted, compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg said.
Jeep is recalling more than 228,000 SUVs worldwide to fix a software problem that can cause side air bags to inflate for no reason.
The biggest impact could be at Ford, where Dearborn Truck had to cancel its first shift. That plant builds the new F-150 pickup, which is just launching and in short supply.
More than 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles are being recalled for a second fix for faulty air bags that may inadvertently inflate while the car is running.
The Ypsilanti man claims he was fired for criticizing the automaker's efforts to support the gay community.