Faulty Drive Shafts Prompt Recent General Motors Recall: What You Should Know
General Motors is recalling some Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks for its faulty drive shafts. However, this is not the full extent of GM’s drive shaft problems. The recall itself affects almost 50 model year 2019–2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2019–2020 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. According to the recall, the drive […]
When Airbags Became Mandatory in Cars
Airbags are a standard feature in almost 100 million motor vehicles, but they weren’t always legally mandated. In 1991, Congress passed a law requiring automakers to install airbags on both sides of the front seats of their vehicles. In 1998, that law went into effect. Most vehicles come equipped with both airbags and seatbelts. However, […]
Audi Start-Stop System Problems: Alleged Stalling in Dangerous Situations
Some Audi vehicles’ Start-Stop systems allegedly cause engine stalling and fail to activate when drivers try to accelerate from a stop. An Audi vehicle could stall at an intersection or another dangerous area. When the vehicle is stopped, its engine could take several seconds to restart. When the vehicle restarts, it may lurch or not […]