NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles

[solli5pack]

So are the new motors considered to fail at a higher rate than then older 07 and up motors failed? And is the repair process as straightforward/DIY friendly as the older motors as well? Understood that failed bearings is a complete tear down but failed lifters isnt so bad.Currently shopping for a late model Tahoe to replace my 08 Yukon (which had a lifter fail at 110k). Maybe I can find a nice deal on a fixable truck with a motor knock?!

 

[B-train]

Ya know, one has to wonder if a NHTSA mandated recall wouldn’t actually **benefit** gm, as opposed to class action lawsuits.. because for one if i understand correctly, if a recall is in effect then lawsuits of that subject cannot proceed in court, correct? Then also, I’m sure gm will try the obligatory C.Y.A. & minimize the numbers of failures and issues.

And could gm truly foot the bill for that many defective engines.. or will have another case of government motors bailout.


Not to get off topic, but what exactly are you referring to that could cause the ground strap to lose continuity ?

Agreed on the convenience of the timing for lawsuits.

As for the being able to afford it: do you know how many engines and labor can be produced and paid for with just 1 of the billions in yearly profit GM makes? I hope this holds their ass to the fire to make it right considering how much they 'value' their products with the ridiculous purchase prices they demand.

 

[swathdiver]

I don't know what y'all think this is going to do. GM is already reacting to the problem and trying to fix it. Losing money and angering your customers is not a good way to do business. Hopefully they'll ditch their DIE hires soon and the poor decisions that lead to these failures will get resolved quickly.