GM Issues Large-Scale Pickup/SUV Recall

Following numerous complaints from pickup and SUV owners, General Motors Corp has issued a US recall for 804,000 of its Chevrolet and GMC branded vehicles. The complaints refer to a problem caused by corrosion from road salt gets in between the casing surface and the sensor of the manufacturer’s ABS system. The problem is reported to lead to false readings, causing the anti-lock brakes to activate at the wrong speeds, alarming drivers and making stopping difficult.

The company reported 228 crashes through the end of May, including 10 with minor injuries. There have been no reports of fatalities related to the defect. GM said truck owners could contact their dealers to arrange the repair.

The service is being offered on seven models: the Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and Avalanche and the GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL. The recall covers model years between 1999 and 2002.

The recall only affects trucks in 14 cold weather US states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.