Ford Motor Company’s stock slid about 5% this week after the automaker was hit with a $1.7 billion jury verdict in a wrongful death suit resulting from a fatal rollover accident in 2014. A Gwinnett Georgia County jury unanimously approved of the billion-dollar verdict, the largest in state history. In 2014, Voncile Hill, 62, and … Continued
For over a decade, Jeep and Dodge customers have complained about the “death wobble.” This phrase refers to a violent shaking in the front end of vehicles when they hit a pothole or accelerate over 40 miles per hour. Fortunately, California law offers remedies for customers who purchase faulty vehicles. This includes customers who bought … Continued
Consumers have complained for years that certain General Motors (GM) trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have serious defects. Some have reported an engine defect, braking issue, or something else affecting the truck’s safety. As a result, GM recalled many of these vehicles, placing the company’s reliability into question. Chevrolet Silverado and GMC … Continued
This week, General Motors (GM) recalled nearly a half-million Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles due to a seat belt problem. The belts in the third row of affected vehicles may not properly restrain passengers during a collision, greatly increasing the risk of injury or death. Some GM drivers have reported that pieces of the buckle … Continued
Nearly two million Honda vehicles are now under investigation for braking issues. 278 formal complaints from Honda drivers prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the automatic emergency braking systems of both 2017-2019 Honda CR-V and 2018-2019 Honda Accord vehicles. Of the complaints, 171 involved CR-V crossover vehicles and 107 involved Accord … Continued
The transmission is critical to your vehicle’s performance. It is a complex mechanical system that transfers power from the engine directly to the driveshaft and wheels. Even if you regularly maintain your vehicle, there is still a chance that you may encounter transmission troubles. Every year, thousands of brand-new vehicles come straight out of the … Continued
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ford, and Nissan have recently issued massive recalls within weeks of each other due to various manufacturing defects that can cause these vehicles to suddenly roll away while parked. More than 4 million drivers could be impacted. If you are experiencing transmission, engine, or braking issues with your vehicle, it may … Continued
Many consumers are reporting that certain 2017 and newer Nissan model vehicles equipped with special Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning systems (AEB/FCW) are malfunctioning. As a result, the affected vehicles stop and brake unexpectedly for no reason while in operation. The AEB/FCW system is a safety feature that is supposed to detect … Continued
Are you falling victim to the Chevy Shake? Since early 2016, owners of General Motors trucks and SUVs have fallen victim to what is called and known as the “Chevy Shake.” If you were to Google search the Chevy Shake, you’d find over 6 million results. Countless Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC owners have experienced violent … Continued
In 2021, Ford sold over 800,000 utility vehicles in the United States alone. Over 200,000 of those vehicles were Explorers, by far the automaker’s top-selling SUV. The Explorer also happens to be the most recalled SUV in Ford’s lineup. In 2019, the newly redesigned Explorer produced 12 recalls, one formal investigation, 286 formal complaints, and … Continued
