Your vehicle's power seat wiring harness might be damaged, causing a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, a damaged wiring harness could cause a short circuit and increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
GM will inspect and fix the wiring harness for free to prevent any potential fire hazards.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.
Your vehicle's electronic park lock lever might allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK, which can cause problems with the vehicle's safety features.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle might roll away while you're getting out, which could lead to injuries.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Dealers will inspect and replace the key cylinder lock housing at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
Your vehicle has two turn signal bulbs in the front, but if one of them burns out, there's no warning light to let you know. This means you might not realize your turn signal is not working.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not aware that your turn signal isn't working, you might keep driving, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
GM will update the software in your vehicle's body control module for free, and you'll be notified when the recall starts. You can also contact Buick or Chevrolet to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
The power height adjuster is a part that helps you raise and lower your driver's seat. In some 2010-2012 models of the Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, this part can come loose and drop the seat suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat drops unexpectedly, you might be distracted and have trouble steering your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty bolts that hold the seat adjuster in place, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
