GM Recalls 524,000 Vehicles In 71st Recall Of 2014 - Hood Latch And Suspension Failures Take Honors

71 recalls so far? That's almost 8 a month, or almost 2 a week. If these numbers are accurate, I'd say there is something systemically wrong with the way GM designs and builds their vehicles, and/or sources their parts.

Well, GM designs their cars like any American companies do, just design it like trash and make money.

The Americans do not care about establishing brands nor culture, so all they care about is making junk.

This is practically why the Americans can never make a single brand that can match the European brands in many ways.

The only thing the Americans got would be Apple and McDonald's.

Hey Genius, from your avatar it would seem they got the GMC Yukon right... Not going to take the bait but you're simply an @$$!

GM = Great Mistake

When you compare actual recall rates of the manufacturers - compared to the total of actual cars sold - GM - even with its record years - actually ranks well compared to most other major manufacturers. NONE of its recalls this year place in the top ten of all time - as well.

GM's recall rate over the last 30 years is far better than Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, BMW, and Volkswagon. In addition - Volkswagon, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and Volvo actually have MORE recalls than cars produced in that time. A rate 50% higher than GM.

This is according to an article published in Car and Driver

If GM is Junk - then the other cars must be worse

Interesting logic. Did you ever think of the fact that GM is NOT recalling as many cars as they "should" be doing?

Oh, I guess not.

Another turd comment...

Actually - I think they are currently recalling MORE cars now - and all manufacturers are doing the same - To be viewed on the SAFE side.

(And your claim that of it being a "Fact" that they are NOT recalling cars they should be is YOURS to prove - I see no "facts" you have presented to support that)

Since it is NHTSA that ultimately investigates and orders these things - it is unlikely that MAJOR defects can get by without being recalled.

As an example - a number of manufacturers have had to recall ignition switches - not just GM but also Jeeps, Chryslers, Honda, Mercedes - and even Harley Davidson - for the detent not being strong enough to hold back a huge set of keys - the fix is often a stronger spring in the mechanism - and it is safe to drive the car simply by using the ignition key alone. While it might be nice to think that any manufacturer places much higher quality emphasis on basic parts like these - in the actual development of the car - I doubt the ignition switch in ANY car was given HIGH priority.


My point was that ALL manufacturers design to reduce cost - and all have had problems and recalls - and some have had recalls at rates much higher than GM. And based on actual statistics - the European manufacturers - based on their recalls - are not superior in that regard.

Oh - while you are at it - COMPARING cars at similar price levels (No - MB to Chevy stuff) - what ENTRY LEVEL compact car would you prefer in comparison to the Ford Focus or Chevy Cruze - A Renault - or a FIAT?