Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 54180
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2016
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 50490, 50491
Recall Date: Jul 5, 2016
Consumer Complaints
88 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for free because it's inside of the gas tank. The gas gauge gets stuck at around a quarter of a tank leading a sensible person to assume their is gas in the vehicle. This is a safety risk because your vehicle can stall in the middle of the road as it did in my case. You lose the ability to steer the vehicle and put other vehicles behind you or around you at risk. The problem has been reproduced by me when comparing the range for my vehicle (396 miles on a full tank) then resetting the trip after filling up. I then drove the vehicle across a couple weeks and the trip said I was at 335 miles and the range said 96 miles, which is an overestimate from the predicted range when filling up. I drove another 30 miles for work in the same day and the gas guage seemed to be in the exact same spot as it was earlier (and when I was stalled the time before) and my predicted range actually went up to 102 (pictures to prove all of this upon request.) And at 365 miles, it would be impossible fir my car to reach another 100 plus miles in range. My gas tank holds 15.6 miles and my average fuel economy was 25.5. When I filled the gas tank up after this trip, it put 14.7 gallons in which means I had .9 of a gallon. 25.5 × .9 is roughly 23 miles. Completely way off from the "predicted 100" it said before I filled up. Personal dealers have been completely unaware and I'm afraid to take it to a dealer in the event they try to charge me for it. No. No, there is no warning light and no check engine light. Gauge and light check works properly when vehicle is started and it runs the quick diagnostic by maxing out the gauges and turning on all of the dash lights.
Corrective Action:
Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for free because it's inside of the gas tank. The gas gauge gets stuck at around a quarter of a tank leading a sensible person to assume their is gas in the vehicle. This is a safety risk because your vehicle can stall in the middle of the road as it did in my case. You lose the ability to steer the vehicle and put other vehicles behind you or around you at risk. The problem has been reproduced by me when comparing the range for my vehicle (396 miles on a full tank) then resetting the trip after filling up. I then drove the vehicle across a couple weeks and the trip said I was at 335 miles and the range said 96 miles, which is an overestimate from the predicted range when filling up. I drove another 30 miles for work in the same day and the gas guage seemed to be in the exact same spot as it was earlier (and when I was stalled the time before) and my predicted range actually went up to 102 (pictures to prove all of this upon request.) And at 365 miles, it would be impossible fir my car to reach another 100 plus miles in range. My gas tank holds 15.6 miles and my average fuel economy was 25.5. When I filled the gas tank up after this trip, it put 14.7 gallons in which means I had .9 of a gallon. 25.5 × .9 is roughly 23 miles. Completely way off from the "predicted 100" it said before I filled up. Personal dealers have been completely unaware and I'm afraid to take it to a dealer in the event they try to charge me for it. No. No, there is no warning light and no check engine light. Gauge and light check works properly when vehicle is started and it runs the quick diagnostic by maxing out the gauges and turning on all of the dash lights.
Additional Notes:
Fuel level sensor failure. I haven't checked but I don't think a regular dealer would inspect for free because it's inside of the gas tank. The gas gauge gets stuck at around a quarter of a tank leading a sensible person to assume their is gas in the vehicle. This is a safety risk because your vehicle can stall in the middle of the road as it did in my case. You lose the ability to steer the vehicle and put other vehicles behind you or around you at risk. The problem has been reproduced by me when comparing the range for my vehicle (396 miles on a full tank) then resetting the trip after filling up. I then drove the vehicle across a couple weeks and the trip said I was at 335 miles and the range said 96 miles, which is an overestimate from the predicted range when filling up. I drove another 30 miles for work in the same day and the gas guage seemed to be in the exact same spot as it was earlier (and when I was stalled the time before) and my predicted range actually went up to 102 (pictures to prove all of this upon request.) And at 365 miles, it would be impossible fir my car to reach another 100 plus miles in range. My gas tank holds 15.6 miles and my average fuel economy was 25.5. When I filled the gas tank up after this trip, it put 14.7 gallons in which means I had .9 of a gallon. 25.5 × .9 is roughly 23 miles. Completely way off from the "predicted 100" it said before I filled up. Personal dealers have been completely unaware and I'm afraid to take it to a dealer in the event they try to charge me for it. No. No, there is no warning light and no check engine light. Gauge and light check works properly when vehicle is started and it runs the quick diagnostic by maxing out the gauges and turning on all of the dash lights.
Mfg Campaign: 11460200
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
My car shut off while driving in a busy area. I was going 35 mph where the car just shut off while driving. I received a jump, but that only lasted long enough for me to get 2 lanes over for the car to cut off again. Myself and other drivers were at risk because someone could have ran into me and I had no power and unable to remove key from ignition or even turn the key. Police arrived but said that they are no longer allowed to touch our vehicles. For almost a year my car has been cutting off while parked, and have received news that my battery had a dead cell, which was causing it to shut off. I have taken it to a mechanic who says my alternator is the issue. No warning signs or messages appear before shutting off.
Corrective Action:
My car shut off while driving in a busy area. I was going 35 mph where the car just shut off while driving. I received a jump, but that only lasted long enough for me to get 2 lanes over for the car to cut off again. Myself and other drivers were at risk because someone could have ran into me and I had no power and unable to remove key from ignition or even turn the key. Police arrived but said that they are no longer allowed to touch our vehicles. For almost a year my car has been cutting off while parked, and have received news that my battery had a dead cell, which was causing it to shut off. I have taken it to a mechanic who says my alternator is the issue. No warning signs or messages appear before shutting off.
Additional Notes:
My car shut off while driving in a busy area. I was going 35 mph where the car just shut off while driving. I received a jump, but that only lasted long enough for me to get 2 lanes over for the car to cut off again. Myself and other drivers were at risk because someone could have ran into me and I had no power and unable to remove key from ignition or even turn the key. Police arrived but said that they are no longer allowed to touch our vehicles. For almost a year my car has been cutting off while parked, and have received news that my battery had a dead cell, which was causing it to shut off. I have taken it to a mechanic who says my alternator is the issue. No warning signs or messages appear before shutting off.
Mfg Campaign: 11452344
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2022
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11416069
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11416069
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Potential Consequences:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ON THE DASH APPEARED SAYING "SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM". THIS WARNING POPS UP EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE CAR AND THE BLIND SPOT DETECTORS DO NOT WORK WHEN I AM DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11416069
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ALERTS WHETHER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. SENSOR ALERTS CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING. IF THERE IS A PASSENGER SOMETIMES THE AIRBAG LIGHT ISN'T LIT NOTIFYING THE AIRBAG IS ON. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT AND HAS HAPPENED MANY, MANY TIMES.
Corrective Action:
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ALERTS WHETHER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. SENSOR ALERTS CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING. IF THERE IS A PASSENGER SOMETIMES THE AIRBAG LIGHT ISN'T LIT NOTIFYING THE AIRBAG IS ON. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT AND HAS HAPPENED MANY, MANY TIMES.
Additional Notes:
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ALERTS WHETHER SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OR NOT. SENSOR ALERTS CONSTANTLY WHILE DRIVING. IF THERE IS A PASSENGER SOMETIMES THE AIRBAG LIGHT ISN'T LIT NOTIFYING THE AIRBAG IS ON. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT AND HAS HAPPENED MANY, MANY TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11416132
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Corrective Action:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Additional Notes:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11403685
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Corrective Action:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Additional Notes:
SERVICE AIR BAGS IN THE SEATS COME ON EVERY YEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11403685
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ALMOST ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR ARE PART OF A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, BUT NOT MINES. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE AND ALL THOUGH ALLDATA SHOWS THAT ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL, GMC BUICK IS TELLING ME MINES DOESNT QUALIFY! TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES NEVER GO OUT!! NO MACHANIC I CAN FIND HAS SEEN ANY GO OUT OUTSIDE RECALL, ONLY MINES! I DO BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I WILL PAY GMC 2700 TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THATS SO UNFAIR. I WILL CONTINUE TO REPORT AND COMPLAIN UNTIL JUSTICE IS DONE AND MY MONEY IS RETURNED TO ME. THERES NO GOOD REASON OR EXPLANATION GIVEN BY GMC AS TO WHY MY CAR SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECAL ALONG WITH ALL CARS OF ITS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY IT ISNT!!
Corrective Action:
ALMOST ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR ARE PART OF A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, BUT NOT MINES. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE AND ALL THOUGH ALLDATA SHOWS THAT ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL, GMC BUICK IS TELLING ME MINES DOESNT QUALIFY! TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES NEVER GO OUT!! NO MACHANIC I CAN FIND HAS SEEN ANY GO OUT OUTSIDE RECALL, ONLY MINES! I DO BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I WILL PAY GMC 2700 TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THATS SO UNFAIR. I WILL CONTINUE TO REPORT AND COMPLAIN UNTIL JUSTICE IS DONE AND MY MONEY IS RETURNED TO ME. THERES NO GOOD REASON OR EXPLANATION GIVEN BY GMC AS TO WHY MY CAR SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECAL ALONG WITH ALL CARS OF ITS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY IT ISNT!!
Additional Notes:
ALMOST ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR ARE PART OF A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, BUT NOT MINES. TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE AND ALL THOUGH ALLDATA SHOWS THAT ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF MY VEHICLE YEAR SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL, GMC BUICK IS TELLING ME MINES DOESNT QUALIFY! TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES NEVER GO OUT!! NO MACHANIC I CAN FIND HAS SEEN ANY GO OUT OUTSIDE RECALL, ONLY MINES! I DO BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I WILL PAY GMC 2700 TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THATS SO UNFAIR. I WILL CONTINUE TO REPORT AND COMPLAIN UNTIL JUSTICE IS DONE AND MY MONEY IS RETURNED TO ME. THERES NO GOOD REASON OR EXPLANATION GIVEN BY GMC AS TO WHY MY CAR SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECAL ALONG WITH ALL CARS OF ITS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY IT ISNT!!
Mfg Campaign: 11398935
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THAT WERE INSTALLED ON ORIGINALLY... ON THE CONTINENTAL WEBSITE, THERE ARE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES WEARING OUT TOO FAST AND BUBBLING UP ON SIDES OF TIRES. I AM EXPERIENCING BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE, THAT I NEED TO PAY $1100.00 DOLLARS. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SERVICE MANAGER, NOW I NEED TO PAY $500.00 FOR TIRES, AND GET THE SAME TIRES... SO I GET TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN??? WHAT GOOD IS A WARRANTY, AND WHY IS IT NOT ON THE STICKER AND IS NOT DISCUSSED DURING THE PURCHASE OF SAID NEW VEHICLE! SPOKE TO HYNDAI AND KIA. THEY HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE. AND NO HIDDEN SURPRISES. GUESS WHAT KIND OF CAR WILL BE IN MY DRIVEWAY?
Corrective Action:
THAT WERE INSTALLED ON ORIGINALLY... ON THE CONTINENTAL WEBSITE, THERE ARE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES WEARING OUT TOO FAST AND BUBBLING UP ON SIDES OF TIRES. I AM EXPERIENCING BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE, THAT I NEED TO PAY $1100.00 DOLLARS. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SERVICE MANAGER, NOW I NEED TO PAY $500.00 FOR TIRES, AND GET THE SAME TIRES... SO I GET TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN??? WHAT GOOD IS A WARRANTY, AND WHY IS IT NOT ON THE STICKER AND IS NOT DISCUSSED DURING THE PURCHASE OF SAID NEW VEHICLE! SPOKE TO HYNDAI AND KIA. THEY HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE. AND NO HIDDEN SURPRISES. GUESS WHAT KIND OF CAR WILL BE IN MY DRIVEWAY?
Additional Notes:
THAT WERE INSTALLED ON ORIGINALLY... ON THE CONTINENTAL WEBSITE, THERE ARE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THESE TIRES WEARING OUT TOO FAST AND BUBBLING UP ON SIDES OF TIRES. I AM EXPERIENCING BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE, THAT I NEED TO PAY $1100.00 DOLLARS. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO SERVICE MANAGER, NOW I NEED TO PAY $500.00 FOR TIRES, AND GET THE SAME TIRES... SO I GET TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN??? WHAT GOOD IS A WARRANTY, AND WHY IS IT NOT ON THE STICKER AND IS NOT DISCUSSED DURING THE PURCHASE OF SAID NEW VEHICLE! SPOKE TO HYNDAI AND KIA. THEY HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE. AND NO HIDDEN SURPRISES. GUESS WHAT KIND OF CAR WILL BE IN MY DRIVEWAY?
Mfg Campaign: 11321402
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11317027
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING WITH OR WITHOUT PASSENGER THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING GOES OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME WHILE DRIVING AND BEING PARKED.PLUS THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING COMES ON AS WELL.
Mfg Campaign: 11317027
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
AIRBAGS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN MINUTES. SAFETY CONCERN.
Corrective Action:
AIRBAGS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN MINUTES. SAFETY CONCERN.
Additional Notes:
AIRBAGS ARE CONSTANTLY GOING ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN MINUTES. SAFETY CONCERN.
Mfg Campaign: 11315497
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CEASED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CEASED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK VERANO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CEASED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11302827
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TESTDRIVING THIS CAR, UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, A TRANSIENT WOBBLE, SHUDDER, OR SHAKE OCCURS AT OR NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR.WE COULD RECREATE IT ON ABOUT 8 OF 16 TRIES WITH VARIOUS SALES PERSONS, MECHANICS AND BUYERS DDRIVING. MAYBE IT OCCURS NEAR 20 MPH AND MAYBE IT OCCURS JUST AFTER THE SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CAR HAS NO OPEN RECALLS OR HISTORY OF COLLISION. THE LOCALIZED SHAKE IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE PENSACOLA KIA SALESPERSON, THEIR DEALERSHIP MECHANIC, AND THE NEARBY BUICK DEALERSHIP MECHANIC.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TESTDRIVING THIS CAR, UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, A TRANSIENT WOBBLE, SHUDDER, OR SHAKE OCCURS AT OR NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR.WE COULD RECREATE IT ON ABOUT 8 OF 16 TRIES WITH VARIOUS SALES PERSONS, MECHANICS AND BUYERS DDRIVING. MAYBE IT OCCURS NEAR 20 MPH AND MAYBE IT OCCURS JUST AFTER THE SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CAR HAS NO OPEN RECALLS OR HISTORY OF COLLISION. THE LOCALIZED SHAKE IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE PENSACOLA KIA SALESPERSON, THEIR DEALERSHIP MECHANIC, AND THE NEARBY BUICK DEALERSHIP MECHANIC.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TESTDRIVING THIS CAR, UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, A TRANSIENT WOBBLE, SHUDDER, OR SHAKE OCCURS AT OR NEAR THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR.WE COULD RECREATE IT ON ABOUT 8 OF 16 TRIES WITH VARIOUS SALES PERSONS, MECHANICS AND BUYERS DDRIVING. MAYBE IT OCCURS NEAR 20 MPH AND MAYBE IT OCCURS JUST AFTER THE SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CAR HAS NO OPEN RECALLS OR HISTORY OF COLLISION. THE LOCALIZED SHAKE IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE PENSACOLA KIA SALESPERSON, THEIR DEALERSHIP MECHANIC, AND THE NEARBY BUICK DEALERSHIP MECHANIC.
Mfg Campaign: 11300082
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Corrective Action:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Additional Notes:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11297194
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Corrective Action:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Additional Notes:
AIRBAG ISSUE- AIRBAG SENSORS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY GOING OFF AND ON AS VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. REGARDLESS OF TURNS, SPEEDS, MOTION, WEATHER, TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE, IT COMES ON AND OFF. ISSUE STARTED AT 45,400 MILES. STRUTS ISSUE- STRUTS HAVE BECOME UNSAFE AT 45,600 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS A TREMENDOUS DROP ON THE REAR, RIGHT PASSENGER END, WHEN REVERSING FROM A DRIVE WAY WITH AN INCLINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11297194
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Corrective Action:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Additional Notes:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11269516
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2019
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Corrective Action:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Additional Notes:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11269516
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2019
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Corrective Action:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Additional Notes:
THE INTAKE CAM SOLENOID VALUE FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOP. I WAS ENTERING A VERY USY INTERSTATE I - 20 AND THE CAR WAS STALLING AS OTHER CARS WERE SPEEDING BEHIND ME. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. I MADE IT TO AN EXIT. THE CAR SHUT OFF . I PUT GAS IN BECAUSE I WAS ON A HALF TANK. I THOUGHT IT WAS GAS RELATED. I TRIED TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR TOLLED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHY THAT HAPPENED. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO ME WITH NO WARNING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT HAPPEN. I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE AND STATIONARY TRYING TO GO FROM A GAS STATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11269516
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2019
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