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GM recalling almost 474,000 cars over problem with gear shift (Obama's Government Motors)
nbc ^
| 9/21/2012
| reuters
Posted on 09/21/2012 7:21:43 AM PDT by tobyhill
General Motors Co is recalling 473,841 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn sedans globally to fix a condition that could lead the cars to roll when the drivers think they are in park, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Friday.
GM said it was aware of four crashes that resulted from the problem, but no injuries.
The company said the recall affected Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura cars from model years 2007 through 2010 and equipped with four-speed automatic transmissions. GM will repair the condition in which the transmission gear position may not match the gear on the shifter.
The recall affects 426,240 in the United States, 40,029 in Canada and 7,572 in other markets.
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GM, the American version of the Yugo.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:21:45 AM PDT
by
tobyhill
To: tobyhill
As with everything else, Government Motors is no improvement over the private
sector GM, which also produced junk. But at least the unions are happy and will vote for the Democrats. That’s what counts.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:25:25 AM PDT
by
txrefugee
To: tobyhill
They should borrow some money from the UAW to fix this.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:27:16 AM PDT
by
blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")
To: tobyhill
“Gear shift”?? What’s that? Sounds like ancient history to me.
To: tobyhill
Warranty? What warranty?
You don’t need no stinkin’ warranty.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:32:02 AM PDT
by
moovova
To: tobyhill
GM recalling almost 474,000 cars over problem with gear shift (Obama's Government Motors)
I am quite happy to hear this.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:34:52 AM PDT
by
ZX12R
(FUBO GTFO 2012 !)
To: tobyhill
GM will repair the condition in which the transmission gear position may not match the gear on the shifter. ...................................... LOL, “Look for the union label” la, la, la, .
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:35:12 AM PDT
by
Bringbackthedraft
(Who we elect is not as important as who they bring in with them.)
To: tobyhill
The real problem is that accountants and marketing run the auto companies. When an engineer in Ford’s driveline engineering told me marketing determined GVWs for trucks, it was a big surprise. It took him about two weeks to find that out.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:35:22 AM PDT
by
meatloaf
(Support Senate S 1863 & House Bill 1380 to eliminate oil slavery.)
To: tobyhill
Didn’t they try to kill Toyota a few years back because they had some recalls? I’d say - destroy Government Motors for this - make an example of them!
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:38:48 AM PDT
by
ne1410s
("We will not tolerate your intolerance!!!" ...huh?)
To: tobyhill
Until repairs are made to your car GM is recommending the use of a 4x4 block of wood behind the rear wheel.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:41:28 AM PDT
by
count-your-change
(You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: tobyhill
Interesting, I’d like to see parked car roll over.
To: count-your-change
LOL. Of course that's optional equipment.
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:45:20 AM PDT
by
tobyhill
(Obamacare, the final nail in the US coffin.)
To: count-your-change
blocks of wood available at all GM dealerships for only $199.99
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:48:13 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
To: count-your-change
use of a 4x4 block of wood Dimensional lumber or actual dimensions?
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:49:04 AM PDT
by
Roccus
To: tobyhill
Am I the only driver in the world who uses the parking brake?
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:55:56 AM PDT
by
Squawk 8888
(True North- Strong Leader, Strong Dollar, Strong and Free!)
To: tobyhill
I figured maybe the gear shifts were just imitating the company and would only go in REVERSE!
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posted on
09/21/2012 7:57:15 AM PDT
by
commish
(Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
To: Roccus
A 4x4 is really a 4x4 in the same way a Chevy Volt is really a car. Both fall a bit short of the name.
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posted on
09/21/2012 8:04:38 AM PDT
by
count-your-change
(You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
To: commish
To: tobyhill
It’s Obama Motors cars. They only have a “down low” gear.
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posted on
09/21/2012 8:08:37 AM PDT
by
N. Theknow
(Kennedys=Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat, but they know what's best for you.)
To: N. Theknow
Can’t change gears from the inside.
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