Another One: GM issues second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors (GM) is issuing a second recall for 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to fire risks. In November 2020 the Bolt EVs were recalled for fire risks. However, this second recall comes after two Bolts caught fire, after being reported as fixed following the first recall. The automaker, alongside battery maker LG […]
Low Battery: Microchip shortage puts EV production on hold
Toronto, Ontario — The electric vehicle (EV) industry says that the microchip shortage could cause manufacturing delays that extend for up to a year. The microchip shortage has impacted companies like Ford and General Motors so much that the automakers are both expecting to lose roughly $2 billion in profits. Elon Musk says that Tesla […]
GM and Toyota Takeover: Vincentric announces 2021 Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards, Toyota and GM clean-up
Toronto, Ontario — The 10th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in Canada Awards were announced today, with Toyota and General Motors winning five awards each. Toyota earned accolades across the Passenger Car, SUV & Crossover, and Van categories, while GM showed strength in the Truck category. The fleet groups from Ford, Stellantis, and Volvo were […]
Expediting Inspections: GM announces cut-back on post-crash inspection requirements
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors announced Tuesday it will be cutting back on post-crash inspection requirements, but that the changes will in no way compromise driver safety. The automaker announced the changes in a webinar with GM collision manager John Eck, who said that most post-crash inspections are actually unnecessary, except in “any collision that […]
Trimming Down: 2021 Escalade revamps body for higher-strength steel and lighter weight
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repairers and rappers alike will be excited to hear that the 2021 Cadillac Escalade will be undergoing a body revamp to integrate higher strength material into the new model’s structure, General Motors announced in May. GM lead upper structure engineer Jeff McCormick told the virtual 2021 Great Designs in Steel on […]
Lights Out: GM recalls more than 300,000 vehicles for faulty airbag warning lights
Detroit, Michigan — General Motors has just recalled over 301,000 vehicles because of faulty airbag warning lights. According to GM, the airbag warning lights in 10 of their new models do not always turn off and fail to warn drivers if the airbags fail. The warning light stays on because the communications getaway module doesn’t […]
Hot Button Issue: GM to build certain models without start-stop feature due to microchip shortage
Detroit, Michigan — Due to the global microchip shortage, General Motors (GM) has decided to build some 2021 full size pickups and SUVs without the feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection. The semiconductor chip shortage has greatly impacted the auto manufacturer, so instead of halting production altogether, […]
Lighter Days Ahead: Semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease, GM to restart plant operations
Toronto, Ontario — The global semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease allowing for General Motors to restart its operations at five assembly plants. Operations will begin this week at locations in Canada, Mexico and the United States. GM released a statement saying that they are doing their best to bounce back from the shortage and […]
EV/AV Report: May 31, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, General Motors takes car-making to a whole other dimension, as it teams up with Lockheed Martin to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles. While, rumours spur that Hyundai is cutting a number of combustion engine cars to make more room for its electric vehicle line-up. Additionally, reservations for […]
Repairs and Inspection Section: Guild 21 to host webinar with John Eck, GM collision manager on OE repair info
Toronto, Ontario — Guild 21 is hosting its next webinar on Thursday, June 10, where John M. Eck, collision manager for General Motors will be discussing GM’s repairs and delivering insights on required post-collision inspections. According to the organization, the session is set to provide opportunities to learn about updates direct from General Motors on […]
