GM Recalls 1.3 Million Vehicles Over Power Steering Issue
GM announced Monday that it will recall more than 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. that may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering assist.
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GM announced Monday that it will recall more than 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. that may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering assist.
General Motors discussed two separate fixes for an ignition switch defect in 2005 but canceled both of them without taking action, according to a memo released Sunday.
The Silverado is GM's top-selling vehicle and an important profit center for the company. The GMC Sierra also is among GM's top sellers.
Hackel says he thinks many lawmakers are not moving forward on a funding solution out of fear of not getting re-elected.
General Motors is recalling 824,000 more small cars; ignition switches could be faulty.
The dashboard of your car is about to become a video screen -- maybe two or three feet wide by a foot or so tall. You may even be able to watch video on it. Or use it as a display for your laptop or tablet. Or use it for live video conferences. Of course, not while you're driving. Well, unless the car is driving itself.
Mary Barra says she's been assured by GM engineers that, without extra keys on the key chain, the vehicles don't pose a safety hazard.
It's the company's second recall to fix air bags that may not inflate in a crash.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of economic development and community revitalization projects that in total will generate $133.6 million in new capital investment and create 406 new jobs in Michigan. Included is support for Detroit's M1 Rail project, a replacement for Joe Louis Arena and a new half-billion-dollar atom smasher at Michigan State University.
Next month the automaker will display a 2015 Mustang on top of the Empire State Building. It harkens back to something they did in 1965 as the Mustang was launching.
General Motors has been hit with another wrongful death lawsuit over its delay in recalling vehicles with faulty ignition switches.
GM has acknowledged it learned about the fatal problem at least 11 years ago, yet it failed to recall the cars until last month.
Toyota is shelling out some serious cash to avoid criminal prosecution for hiding information in a recall case that could be a glimpse into GM's future
The government is investigating whether General Motors should recall the Saturn Ion compact car for the same steering defect that affected the Chevy Cobalt.
U.S. Justice Department is expected to announce a $1.2 billion settlement with the Japanese automaker over its disclosure of safety problems.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The White House says Trump's stop at GM's Milford Proving Ground is meant to highlight his administration's push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival in Seattle, police said. A 15-year-old suspect was in custody.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
As Michigan's primary season plays out, gubernatorial candidates Congressman John James, businessman Perry Johnson, and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson appear on Michigan Matters to discuss issues in the state's open gubernatorial contest, with voters heading to the polls on Aug. 4.
A risk of severe weather threatens Southeast Michigan. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we could expect if severe storms hit.
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police in a suburb of Berlin, police said.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.