Also on the list were 68,875 full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger vans to replace a faulty hydro-boost relief valve that, if left unchecked, could increase braking distances. Vehicles affected with this problem are the current 2003 through 2004 Cadillac Escalade/ESV/EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Savana, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Hummer H2.
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| A total of 68,875 full-size SUVs, including the Hummer H2, had to be recalled due to a faulty hydro-boost relief valve that, if left unchecked, could increase braking distances. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Previously reported are 126,624 model year 1997 through 2004 Chevrolet Corvette recalls, due to a faulty steering column lock which could lock the steering wheel in place while the car is being driven.
A comparatively minor recall affects 51,715 2004 Chevrolet Malibus, which were equipped with incorrect warning labels on the sun visors. Replacement labels are being sent to the owners.
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| GM is, of course, not alone when it comes to recalls. Mazda, Honda and Volkswagen also issued hefty recalls over safety issues in February. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
As previously mentioned General Motors isn't the only automaker plagued with recalls. Mazda has recalled 15,800 2004 MPV minivans and 29,300 2004 RX8 sports cars, to fix passenger airbags that could potentially not inflate properly. The Ford Motor owned Japanese automaker is also recalling an additional 12,000 RX8s fitted with manual transmissions to replace a heat insulator.
Honda is recalling 440,000 2001 through 2002 Civics and 2000 through 2002 Insights to replace a headlight switch which could fail and cause the loss of the low-beams.