March 28: GM expands its ignition switch recall to add 824,000 cars sold in the United States between 2008 and 2011. Barra said the switch recall now covers 2.6 million cars sold worldwide. March 28: GM confirmed that one more death had been caused by the ignition switch problem, pushing the total to 13.

What was the root cause of the GM scandal?

General Motors faced an uproar in 2014 over its handling of a defective ignition switch in some of the cars it manufactured — a problem that led to at least 13 deaths. The faulty switches could inadvertently shut off car engines and airbags during driving. Recalled models included Chevrolet Cobalts and Saturn Ions.

Is there a class action lawsuit against General Motors?

Aug. 12, 2021—A new class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors, GM Authority reported. The lawsuit alleges an equipment defect prevents airbag deployment and activation of the automatic seat belt pretensioners in certain frontal crashes, resulting in the death or injury of at least 1,298 people.

When did GM know about ignition problem?

Here’s a breakdown: Noticing the problem (2001–2004): GM engineers noticed a defect in the ignition switch for Saturn Ions in 2001 and for Chevrolet Cobalts in 2004 — the ignition could inadvertently switch off while driving if, say, hit by a driver’s knee.

What year did GM FIX 5.3 oil consumption?

2014
As we pointed out before, GM redesigned its 5.3-liter V8 engine after the 2014 model year, using different piston rings and adding a shield to deflect oil away from the piston skirts. The newer versions of the engine also feature a true oil level sensor and new valve covers.

What vehicles are included in the GM ignition switch lawsuit?

Cars included in the recall regarding the ignition switch defect include:

  • Chevrolet Cobalt (2005-2007)
  • Pontiac G5 (2005-2007)
  • Saturn Ion (2003-2007)
  • Pontiac Solstice (2006-2007)
  • Chevrolet HHR (2006-2007)
  • Saturn Sky (2006-2007)

What are symptoms of a bad ignition switch?

Signs Of A Faulty Ignition Switch

  • Car Won’t Start. If you turn your key and the car attempts to start, but fails, then you might have a broken ignition switch.
  • Key Won’t Turn.
  • Car Stalls.
  • No Noise From The Starter.
  • Dashboard Lights Flicker.