GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks, SUVs over risk of engine failure
The recall follows a January investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into reports of engine failure in certain GM vehicles.
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The recall follows a January investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators into reports of engine failure in certain GM vehicles.
Stricter rules in Michigan involving how children are seated in a passenger vehicle begin April 2.
The companies said the repairs on the issues will be performed free of charge for owners.
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will look to change its seatback standards after a CBS News probe found dire flaws.
Seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 1,040 traffic fatalities in Michigan in 2023, a decrease from 1,124 fatalities in 2022. But despite the decrease, the Michigan crash data shows fatalities have remained in the thousands since 2020.
Mechanism used to open the gate of some Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks could short circuit, GM said.
A ball joint issue may cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing risk of a crash, the Stellantis-owned automaker said.
Broken rear axle hub can cause affected vehicles to lose power or roll away while in park, increasing risk of crash.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
Mounting clips on vehicle's rear-view camera may unexpectedly break, increasing the risk of crash.
Nearly 400 complaints have been filed regarding steering failures in 2013 to 2016 models of the award-winning truck, according to NHTSA.
U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a probe into reports that some older Ram 1500 pickup trucks can lose their power-steering assistance with little or no warning.
Out of the 50 states analyzed, Michigan comes out on top as the safest state for truck drivers. Unlike the other safest states that Simplex listed in their research, Michigan only logged 4.72% of deadly crashes involving trucks.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."
A Center Line parent notified officials of a photo appearing to depict a student with handgun at school.
Firefighters are on scene of a scrap yard fire in Detroit.
A driver was killed after his car crossed the center line into oncoming traffic Tuesday on M-50 in Monroe County.
Pete Buttigieg made the comments following a town hall in the Hawkeye state.
Tensions were high at Hamtramck's city council meeting on Tuesday as residents and the city are now working to find out if two council members live in the city and deserve to stay on the council.
Firefighters are on scene of a scrap yard fire in Detroit.
A driver was killed after his car crossed the center line into oncoming traffic Tuesday on M-50 in Monroe County.
Charges against the stepson of Dee Warner, a Michigan woman whose remains were found three years after reported missing, have been dropped.
A Center Line parent notified officials of a photo appearing to depict a student with handgun at school.
With the heat comes a renewed risk of storms, and we have plenty of heat this week.
Detroit automakers say the Trump administration's new trade deal prioritizes Britain instead of the American auto industry.
Dearborn police, with help from Ford Motor Company, spent several months investigating a criminal enterprise.
Ford Motor Co. says it expects to take a $1.5 billion hit to its operating profit from tariffs this year.
General Motors is lowering one of its full-year financial forecasts as the company braces for the potential impact of auto tariffs.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what to know.
President Trump on Sunday announced movies as his latest target for tariffs because the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death."
Pete Buttigieg made the comments following a town hall in the Hawkeye state.
Javier Baez hit his second go-ahead, three-run home run in the 11th inning for his first multi-homer game in Detroit, lifting the Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.
The program celebrates its 60th birthday this week, but some fear it could be the last based on a Trump administration budget proposal that would eliminate it.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
Blood lead level tests are now required for Michigan's children in an effort to mitigate risks of lead poisoning.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, "The Purposeful Warrior," including her experience with miscarriage.
RAIL is asking for donations to keep its sober house open in the coming months. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000.
Javier Baez hit his second go-ahead, three-run home run in the 11th inning for his first multi-homer game in Detroit, lifting the Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Nathan Eovaldi tossed seven shutout innings, Marcus Semien and Josh Jung hit two-run home runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
Corey Seager had two solo home runs and an RBI double, Jacob deGrom struck out a season-high 10 in five-plus innings and the Texas Rangers beat Detroit 10-3 on Saturday night to end the Tigers' winning streak at five.
Junior Alvarado was given a $62,000 fine and suspended for two upcoming racing days for striking Sovereignty eight times with his riding crop during the Kentucky Derby.
The Michigan Matters panel discusses how the region is doing at addressing community needs and how progress continues to be made in ending the stigma tied to mental illness.
Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University are teaming up in Detroit at an innovative medical research center.
President Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days in office.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Here's a peek of what to look for and expect when the Detroit Grand Prix 2025 takes place in Downtown Detroit.
A fire was reported early morning of May 14 at a scrap yard in Southwest Detroit, with smoke billowing into the air.
Mostly dry for the weekend.
Normal school activities resumed Wednesday morning at Center Line High School in Macomb County, Michigan, after the school was placed on lockdown Tuesday in response to a report of a student with a gun.
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