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UPDATE: GM recalls certain Pontiac Vibes, following Toyota’s recall

Published on August 26, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, control, ECM, electronic, GM, Matrix, module, Pontiac, recall, share, stall, Toyota, Vibe.

2008 Pontiac Vibe

Following the recall announced earlier today by Toyota, GM followed suit with a recall of its own for 199,163 Pontiac Vibe cars built during model years 2005-2008. GM and Toyota created the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix as sister cars, so they share a lot of materials; namely the chassis, suspension and engines. As part of this, the Electronic Control Module is shared between the two cars, prompting the recall. Click here to read the original recall by Toyota for the details.

by John Suit

Source: GM

Toyota Corolla and Matrix stalling issue solved, recall announced

Published on August 26, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, control, Corolla, ECM, electronic, harsh, Matrix, module, recall, shift, shifting, stall, Toyota, transmission.

2007 Corolla LE

Toyota just can’t get itself out of the recall quagmire it’s in. Today, the automaker announced a recall of 1.13-million Corollas and Matrixes (Matrices?) from the 2005-2008 model years. Only the two-wheel drive models are affected, which means your AWD Matrix is immune to this one. The press release states that a crack can develop in the Electronic Control Module (ECM), which can lead to “harsh shifting” of the transmission or the engine stalling. Only one minor injury has been attributed to this fault, out of three “unconfirmed accidents alleged to be related to this condition.”

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Official: Lexus Engine Recall affects 138,000 vehicles

Published on July 2, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2006, 2007, 2008, 350, 400, 460, 600, engine, GS, h, IS, L, Lexus, LS, recall, spring, stall. valve, Toyota.

2006 Lexus IS 350

Following on the footsteps of earlier announcements, a clarifying announcement was made by Toyota regarding faulty engines in some of their Lexus vehicles. Today, Toyota officially notified the NHTSA of its intent to recall about 138,000 vehicles in the United States, for a problem which can cause the engine to stall while driving. The automaker said that most owners who are affected will notice a rough idle or louder than normal engine noise. Read on for my analysis and specific models being recalled.

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Test Drive Frenzy – 6/6/2010

Published on June 7, 2010 in Test Drive. 7 Comments Tags: 1, 1-Series, 128, 1series, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 250, 3, 3-Series, 328, 350, 3series, Acura, audio, auditory, AWD, BMW, drive, ES, fatigue, hearing, IS, Lexus, Lincoln, Maxima, MKS, Nissan, Noise, RL, sensitivity, speaker.speakers, stereo, test, tinnitus.

2010 Nissan Maxima

In the pursuit of quieter and quieter cars, I test drive a lot of different ones. I suffer from Tinnitus, also known as “ringing of the ears.” It’s a bothersome thing, and some cars more than others will aggravate my condition, to the point of headaches and earaches. The Lincoln MKS I had didn’t bother my tinnitus at all, but now my 2010 Maxima (review pending) does. So yesterday, I went out and test drove some cars. A couple of these are known for their quietness, another couple of them I just wanted to compare with. How did I fare? Click past the jump to find out!

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Recall: 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS

Published on March 30, 2010 in Recalls. 4 Comments Tags: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, brake, Cadillac, CTS.

Cadillac’s best-selling car, the CTS, has been a hot seller for years now, helping the Escalade to keep the company afloat. Recently, GM informed the NHTSA of a recall it was beginning to run, for the brakes on the 2003-2007 CTS. In colder areas of the US, exposure to road salt can break down the rubber brake lines closest to the wheels of the car, causing fluid leak, longer braking times, and increased risk of a crash.

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Stalling Cars Stumps Toyota

Published on March 19, 2010 in Manufacturer Update. 2 Comments Tags: 2005, 2006, 2007, Corolla, Matrix, stall, Toyota.

2007 Corolla LE

This latest report, from Reuters, suggests that Toyota is having problems with its 2005-2007 Corollas and Matrixes (Matrices?), a total of about 1.2 million vehicles. In a move much different than the way it’s handled its recent recalls, Toyota announced Thursday that it informed U.S. regulators of a potential problem with stalling cars, and that it’s working on a fix for it.

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Toyota Corolla and Matrix stalling issue solved, recall announced