I like that GM is recalling these vehicles just to inspect them. It appears that they don't anticipate finding problems. But that's the way to get out in front of a potential problem, rather than just issue a TSB or post a "silent warranty".
From Motor Trend WOT
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Chevrolet loves its new 2011 Cruze sedan — not only has it helped the brand’s image, buyers have been picking them up like hotcakes. The Cruze was only outsold in General Motor’s lineup by the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup; however, a report from The Detroit News is saying that the automaker is recalling 154,112 Cruze sedans, almost every produced since the start of production last fall, regarding a potential issue with the steering shaft.
If this sounds familiar to you, it is because GM recalled 2100 Cruzes last month for an improperly attached steering wheel. Just as with the previous recall, the automaker does not expect many cars to have an improperly installed steering shaft. The Cruze has become one of the hallmarks of GM’s post-bankruptcy lineup, emphasizing fuel efficiency and a higher standard of quality. In regards to this latest recall, the company says it has already made the quality process changes at the Lordstown, Ohio plant where the Cruze is built to make sure this does not happen again.
An incorrectly installed steering shaft is not all the Cruze is in for — 120,295 of the already-recalled Chevys will also be inspected for a proper installation of the transmission shift linkage in the automatic transmission. Unsold vehicles will be inspected for both recalls before they leave dealership lots.
General Motors also announced two other recalls today: one for the 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, and one for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. 8723 of the Express and Savana vans are being recalled for possible brake fluid leaks; 6303 of the Colorado and Canyon trucks have an issue with a nut not being tightened correctly on the windshield wiper motor crank arm.
From Motor Trend WOT
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Chevrolet loves its new 2011 Cruze sedan — not only has it helped the brand’s image, buyers have been picking them up like hotcakes. The Cruze was only outsold in General Motor’s lineup by the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup; however, a report from The Detroit News is saying that the automaker is recalling 154,112 Cruze sedans, almost every produced since the start of production last fall, regarding a potential issue with the steering shaft.
If this sounds familiar to you, it is because GM recalled 2100 Cruzes last month for an improperly attached steering wheel. Just as with the previous recall, the automaker does not expect many cars to have an improperly installed steering shaft. The Cruze has become one of the hallmarks of GM’s post-bankruptcy lineup, emphasizing fuel efficiency and a higher standard of quality. In regards to this latest recall, the company says it has already made the quality process changes at the Lordstown, Ohio plant where the Cruze is built to make sure this does not happen again.
An incorrectly installed steering shaft is not all the Cruze is in for — 120,295 of the already-recalled Chevys will also be inspected for a proper installation of the transmission shift linkage in the automatic transmission. Unsold vehicles will be inspected for both recalls before they leave dealership lots.
General Motors also announced two other recalls today: one for the 2011 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, and one for the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. 8723 of the Express and Savana vans are being recalled for possible brake fluid leaks; 6303 of the Colorado and Canyon trucks have an issue with a nut not being tightened correctly on the windshield wiper motor crank arm.
