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Electrical System complaints
187 reportsClear category filter38,400 miles · May 9, 2017
Electrical System
CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM 3 FAILURE DATE: 05/09/2017 THE RADIO DASHBOARD POWERS ON AND OFF (FREQUENTLY AT TIMES). IT APPEARED TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. IT DIDN'T OCCUR OFTEN WHEN THE CAR WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON CRUISE CONTROL. TWICE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE MAIN DASHBOARD WOULD DISPLAY THE FOLL…
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CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM 3 FAILURE DATE: 05/09/2017 THE RADIO DASHBOARD POWERS ON AND OFF (FREQUENTLY AT TIMES). IT APPEARED TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. IT DIDN'T OCCUR OFTEN WHEN THE CAR WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON CRUISE CONTROL. TWICE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE MAIN DASHBOARD WOULD DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "SERVICE STABILITRAK" THIS BEGIN HAPPENING ON JANUARY 29, 2017, AND IT HAS HAPPENED DAILY (AT LEAST ONCE) SINCE.
NHTSA ODI #10984564
72,868 miles · May 2, 2017
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,868.
NHTSA ODI #10982973
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
ALL OF THE SUDDEN, ALL DASH LIGHTS BECOME ON AND OFF THEN SHOT OFF CAR COMPLETELY. THEN HAVE TROUBLE TO START CAR WITH NO POWER WHATSOEVER.
NHTSA ODI #10979919
Mileage unknown · Apr 17, 2017
Electrical System
TRUNK OPENS ON ITS OWN.... THE REMOTES ARE ON THE TABLE.. IT JUST STARTED DOING IT TODAY AND HAS DONE IT 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 HRS.
NHTSA ODI #10978962
56,000 miles · Feb 19, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)
THE RADIO DASHBOARD POWERS ON AND OFF (FREQUENTLY AT TIMES). IT APPEARED TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. IT DIDN'T OCCUR OFTEN WHEN THE CAR WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON CRUISE CONTROL. TWICE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE MAIN DASHBOARD WOULD DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "SERVICE STABILITRAK" THIS BEGIN HAPPENING ON …
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THE RADIO DASHBOARD POWERS ON AND OFF (FREQUENTLY AT TIMES). IT APPEARED TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. IT DIDN'T OCCUR OFTEN WHEN THE CAR WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON CRUISE CONTROL. TWICE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE MAIN DASHBOARD WOULD DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "SERVICE STABILITRAK" THIS BEGIN HAPPENING ON JANUARY 29, 2017, AND IT HAS HAPPENED DAILY (AT LEAST ONCE) SINCE.
NHTSA ODI #10955538
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
YABBA DABBA DOO IS WHAT YOU'LL BE SAYING AFTER YOU ATTEMPT TO FLINTSTONE THIS HUNK OF JUNK FROM GM. SUCH A WASTE OF METAL. I'D LOVE TO SEE SOMEONE FROM CORPORATE ATTEMPT TO TAKE THEIR FAMILY WHO IS RECENTLY PARALYZED & A 13 YR OLD WHOSE HAD 4 OPEN HEART SURGERIES TRY TO PEDAL OFF THE FREEWAY BC IT SHUT OFF & ON WHILE OVERHEATIN…
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YABBA DABBA DOO IS WHAT YOU'LL BE SAYING AFTER YOU ATTEMPT TO FLINTSTONE THIS HUNK OF JUNK FROM GM. SUCH A WASTE OF METAL. I'D LOVE TO SEE SOMEONE FROM CORPORATE ATTEMPT TO TAKE THEIR FAMILY WHO IS RECENTLY PARALYZED & A 13 YR OLD WHOSE HAD 4 OPEN HEART SURGERIES TRY TO PEDAL OFF THE FREEWAY BC IT SHUT OFF & ON WHILE OVERHEATING & TRYING TO PRY THE KEY OUT THE IGNITIIN. I'VE TOWED IT TO AND FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO SPEND MONEY I PRACTICALLY COUNTED IN CHANGE BECAUSE I LOST MY JOB DUE TO NO DEPENDABLE RIDE. STILL PAYING NOTES ON A CAR & MECHANIC FEES HAS TRULY SHOWN ME HOW SELFISH & GREEDY SOME CAN BE. I'M PASSED TO THE NEXT PERSON WHO KEEPS ME ON HOLD TO INFORM ME OF HOW TRULY SORRY THEY ARE THAT THEY CAN'T HELP. APPARENTLY GM FEELS IT'S SAFE SO HOW ABOUT COME SAVE ME FROM THIS HEADACHE, I'LL GLADLY LET YOU TEST DRIVE. MY FAVORITE SONG IS "EVERY LIGHT IN THE CAR IS IN"
NHTSA ODI #10947797
74,233 miles · Oct 23, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, NO MATTER WHERE I HAVE HAD IT TURN OFF ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND STREET WHILE IN DRIVE AND AT TIMES IT THE RPM IDLES WHILE IM AT THE STOP LIKE AND PARKED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVY BUT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO HONOR THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND I WAS NOT TO TOLD NOT TO COME BACK TO RON CRAFT CHEVY. SO I …
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THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, NO MATTER WHERE I HAVE HAD IT TURN OFF ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND STREET WHILE IN DRIVE AND AT TIMES IT THE RPM IDLES WHILE IM AT THE STOP LIKE AND PARKED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVY BUT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO HONOR THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND I WAS NOT TO TOLD NOT TO COME BACK TO RON CRAFT CHEVY. SO I TOOK IT TO MILLER AUTO BODY AND REPAIR, HERE IN HOUSTON, THEY RECOMMEND THAT I REPLACE THE ENGINE COVER I DID OUT OF MY OWN POCKET EVEN THOUGH ITS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE HONORED AT THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP UNDER POWERTRAIN. I STILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR BUT IT STILL LOSSES POWER AND TURNS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING. LAST NIGHT THE BATTERY DIED, I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW TODAY BUT THE CAR STILL SHUTS DOWN AND STOPS WHILE I'M DRIVING. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHY CHEVY ISN'T HONORING THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ON THE FAULTY ENGINE COMPONENTS, THE STABILITY TRACK STAYS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYS ON AND A TRACTION LIGHTS STAYS ON. I HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THIS CAR EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT, EVERY MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS WERE ALL DONE BY CHEVY, I JUST DON'T UNDER STAND WHY THEY PLAY DUMB WHEN HONORING MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10918138
35,000 miles · Sep 27, 2016
Electrical System
MY CAR HAS DIED 2 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE SITTING FOR MULTIPLE DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING (BATTERY WILL GO TO 0). 2 OTHER TIMES, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, AND MY CAR WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. MY BATTERY GOES FROM 14.5-0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE SLAMS ON MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROU…
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MY CAR HAS DIED 2 SEPARATE TIMES WHILE SITTING FOR MULTIPLE DAYS WITHOUT DRIVING (BATTERY WILL GO TO 0). 2 OTHER TIMES, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, AND MY CAR WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. MY BATTERY GOES FROM 14.5-0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE SLAMS ON MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. I THEN ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP TO BE WORKED ON.
NHTSA ODI #10909985
54,000 miles · Aug 24, 2016
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10898308
44,000 miles · Aug 16, 2016
Electrical SystemSteering
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO AND POWER STEERING. IT CAN HAPPEN WHEN MOVING OR STANDING STILL OR TURNING.
NHTSA ODI #10896284
Official recalls
10Nov 6, 2025
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.
Dec 21, 2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
Sep 20, 2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232408490.
Jul 5, 2016
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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Electrical System:ignition
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."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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."
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Jul 10, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15386.
Jul 2, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
Jun 26, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants. Additionally, if the air bag does not inflate, the driver is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14305.
Mar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right half shaft, as needed, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. GM will send an interim letter to owners in May 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546. GM's number for this recall is 14079. This is an expansion of recall 13V-452. NOTE: Some vehicles subject to this recall were subject to the recall campaign initiated in 2013. Some of those vehicles were repaired using defective parts. Those owners will be advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles.
Feb 21, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Sep 23, 2013
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MF3/MR5) and manufactured January 24, 2013, through August 1, 2013. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: General Motors has notified owners. Dealers will replace the half shaft assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. This is General Motors campaign number 13276.
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