Just days after GM (GM) CEO Mary Barra described a strategic plan to make a fresh start after the recall crisis that has engulfed the automaker for much of 2014, the company has had to recall and stop sales on a number of cars and trucks.
The latest, announced this morning, is a delivery halt on 2015 Chevrolet Colorados and GMC Canyons, both midsize pickup trucks. The trucks “contain driver airbag connections that were wired incorrectly during the manufacturing process,” according to a company release. This could cause the driver airbags not to function.
Most of these trucks are either still at the factory, in transit to consumers, or sitting at a dealership. Only a small number of the trucks have been sold. Those customers who purchased them will receive notification, and the repairs will be done free of charge, GM said.
Another recall was announced earlier today, involving 524,384 cars and SUVs worldwide in two separate actions, according to a company release.
The reason for the first is a loose joint and loose threads that could cause wandering when the car is driven at highway speeds. The affected vehicles have so far been linked to three crashes and two injuries. This recall applies to 290,107 Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4X SUVs in the U.S. only. The second is for 89.294 Chevrolet Sparks in the U.S. because of corrosion affecting the hood latch, which could lead to the hood unexpectedly opening during driving. GM is not aware of any crashes from this defect.
Yesterday, GM recalled 117,651 cars because of a potential electrical issue, according to Reuters.