The company has identified bolt mounting problems in the seats of the 2011-2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, 2011-2012 Buick Regal and LaCrosse, and 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX. Loose bolts have been found to allow the seat to move up and down freely, a condition that has been associated with at least one accident and three injuries.
Another seat problem is related to incomplete welds on the seat hook bracket assembly in the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice and SS, 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD and HD, 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS and ELR, 2013-2014 Buick Encore and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra LD and HD.
A comparatively minor issue involving rapid turn-signal flashing when a bulb burns out has led to a recall for the 2011-2013 Buick Regal and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
The company has also acknowledged a possible poor ground with the electric power-steering system on 2014 Chevrolet Impalas, while 2014-2015 Spark models imported from Korea may have been assembled with a lower control-arm bolt not tightened to specification.
The last recall in the latest campaigns is said to affect just 22 vehicles, including 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali SUVs, which may have been built with the wrong retaining nuts on the roof carriers. The issue could lead to airbag puncture.
“We are bringing greater rigor and discipline to our analysis and decision making. If we identify an issue – large or small – that might affect the safety of our customers, we will act decisively,” said GM safety chief Jeff Boyer.
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