GM trucks recalled for ignition switch flaw

[muddkatt]

Below is a copy and paste of the news article.

 

One month after agreeing to pay $900 million to settle criminal charges arising from an ignition switch defect, General Motors said today it will recall about 3,300 large pickup trucks and SUVs for a similar problem.

This time the automaker says the problem in light-duty versions of its 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras, a few heavy-duty version and 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs, was discovered through a new GM "Speak Up For Safety" program, before any reports of accidents or injuries.

"A company employee driving his own vehicle told other engineers about it and they submitted the 'Speak Up for Safety' form," said GM spokesman Alan Adler.

The program was created last year in response to the recall of about 2.5 million small cars equipped with ignition switches that could be jostled by a driver's leg from the "on" to the "accessory" position, cutting electrical power to steering, air bags and other functions. The defect, which some engineers knew about in 2003, was linked to 124 deaths.

Employees encouraged to speak up to superiors. There is a process that handles each report and determines the severity of the problem.

The trucks have ignition lock gears with an outer diameter that is larger than specifications, making them difficult to turn. The keys can get stuck in the “start” position at high interior temperatures, and if driven that way, they could slip into “accessory” if jostled or the cabin temperature cools, GM said in a statement.

While the truck problem is similar to the Cobalt, Adler says the cause is different. The Cobalt switches didn’t have enough resistance to keep from slipping out of the run position.

Dealers will replace the ignition lock housing.

[Jackseric]

Anyone know details on this yet? VINs or build dates?

[patriot]

YAWN.....

 

 

Here we go again.

[Tattooo]

Well they can do the recall being they still have my truck going on 3 weeks

[Newfydad]

What news article? Where? When?

[muddkatt]

What news article? Where? When?

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2015/10/16/gm-trucks-recalled-ignition-switch-flaw/74071536/

 

4:38 p.m. EDT October 16, 2015

[tbarn]

3300 out what,a million? Hardly worth mentioning.

[Tattooo]

What news article? Where? When?

There is another thread here with the article

[BRay'sGirl]

oooops I did it again.... Britney knew already Lool

[galliher_nc]

3300 out what,a million? Hardly worth mentioning.

To those 3300 it is.

 

It looks like it's on the early build '14 LD trucks and the early build '15 HD trucks & SUV's.

[67ChevyRedneck]

The keys can get stuck in the “start” position at high interior temperatures, and if driven that way, they could slip into “accessory” if jostled or the cabin temperature cools, GM said in a statement.

 

 

WTF. That's one heck of a scenario... how would they have even figured that out?

[muddkatt]

 

WTF. That's one heck of a scenario... how would they have even figured that out?

 

 

"A company employee driving his own vehicle told other engineers about it and they submitted the 'Speak Up for Safety' form," said GM spokesman Alan Adler.

[tssilverado15]

They have mine for two weeks, they may as well keep it

[Retired Bob]

Report Receipt Date: OCT 09, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V640000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,073

All Products Associated with this Recall

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• CHEVROLETSILVERADO2014-2015
• CHEVROLETSUBURBAN2015
• CHEVROLETTAHOE2015
• GMCSIERRA2014-2015

Details 3 Associated Documents

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SUMMARY:

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

CONSEQUENCE:

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

REMEDY:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.