GM Fuel Injector & Wiring Harness Chafing Problems
By Norman Taylor & Associates
October 13, 2022
Car News, General Motors
Does your GM vehicle have issues starting, accelerating, or misfiring? Your car might have fuel injector defects. From brand new Cadillacs to Escalades and Suburbans, these problems affect some of GM’s most popular vehicles. General Motors cars are dealing with some serious fuel injector issues, even in some of its newest models: GMC Cadillac Fuel......
Read MoreDoes California Lemon Law Apply to Private Sales?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
September 23, 2022
Lemon Law
Purchasing a used car through a private sale has its advantages. You can usually save quite a bit of money compared to the sticker price at a car dealership, you won’t have to pay any additional fees, deal with pushy sales staff, or spend hours at a dealership signing paperwork. That said, there is one......
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Over Chevy Bolt EV Blind Spot Monitoring Issues
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Chevy is one of the latest vehicle manufacturers facing a class action lawsuit, which alleges that certain vehicles have faulty blind spot monitors on the passenger side that activate warning lights when there is nothing present in the blind spots. The Blind Spot Monitoring safety system issues allegedly impact 2018-2020 Chevy Bolt EV vehicles. Safety......
Read MoreFord and Lincoln Recall Thousands of Vehicles in July
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Ford and Lincoln announced three (3) recalls on July 16, 2021. Yahoo has general information about the batch of summer recalls, which affect hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs. For more specific information about each recall, you can contact the vehicle manufacturer. Ford Recalls More Than 700,000 Explorers Ford has issued the recall of 774,696......
Read MoreGM Recalls 2017-2019 Chevy Bolts Over Fire Risk
By Norman Taylor & Associates
July 15, 2021
Car News, Chevrolet, General Motors
First Recall Issued In November 2020, GM issued a recall for certain Chevy Bolt EV vehicle models citing a potential fire risk associated with the vehicles’ battery. The recall was specifically associated with 2017-2018 Bolts, as well as some 2019 Bolts. The problematic battery cells were from design level N2.1 and produced in LG Chem’s Ochang, Korea......
Read MoreIs there a Fix for the Jeep Gladiator’s Loose Steering?
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Does your new Jeep Gladiator pull left or right when driving? Is it difficult to steer, or are you finding yourself constantly having to keep the vehicle straight when driving at high speeds? If so, know that you are not alone. Many drivers across the country have reported loose steering and other similar problems with......
Read MoreMercedes-Benz Recalls 300k+ Vehicles with Backup Camera Issue
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Mercedes-Benz is an incredibly popular auto manufacturer in the U.S. Consequently, thousands of consumers are affected when a recall is issued. Recently, Mercedes-Benz reported a software issue that affected the backup cameras of nearly 350,000 vehicles. Vehicles involved include convertibles, coupes, sedans, and SUVs from 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years. Some of the vehicles......
Read MoreDMV Urges Drivers to See If Their Vehicles Are Part of a Safety Recall
By Norman Taylor & Associates
April 16, 2021
Recalls
In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued nearly 900 safety recalls affecting more than 55 million vehicles or their parts. Startlingly, only 75% of these recalls were ever fixed. That means 25% of the unfixed ones potentially put you, your passengers, and others on the road at risk. On behalf of the Department of......
Read MorePorsche Stops Sales of 2021 Boxster, Cayman, & 718 Spyder
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Porsche has issued a recall order for their 2021 models, Boxster GTS 4.0, Cayman GTS 4.0, Cayman GT4, & 718 Spyder. They have also halted sales on all unsold models. Reportedly, models with a flat 6-cylinder engine may have a faulty connecting rod. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall document (linked......
Read MoreKia Recalls Nearly 380,000 Vehicles for Potential Fire Risk
By Norman Taylor & Associates
Similar to a recent recall by Hyundai, Kia is recalling nearly 380,000 of its vehicles due to potential engine fire risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHRSA), the following Kia vehicles are included in the recall: Short-Circuited Engines in Kia Vehicles The issue is due to a possible short circuit in the hydraulic electronic......
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