Chevy puts out APB on missing Sonic brake pads, issues recall
We report on a lot of recalls, and most are seemingly innocuous defects that require the solar system to perfectly align before anything catastrophic could happen. Then there are recalls like this one for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that appear to be much more dangerous than they probably are.
It turns out that Chevrolet let a few Sonics built between June 2 and November 21 leave its factory in Orion Township, Michigan minus a brake pad. General Motors claims that of the 4,873 Sonics built during that time, some 20 to 30 may be missing either an inner or outer front brake pad. The company says 4,296 of the potentially shoe-less Sonics were sent to the U.S., while 577 migrated north to Canadian customers.
A car minus just one inner or outer brake pad doesn’t lose its ability to stop, but its braking performance will suffer and there is the possibility that other elements of the braking system, like the caliper or rotor, could be damaged as a result of their omission.
GM vows to notify all potentially affected Sonic owners and install any missing pads and, if necessary, replace any calipers or rotors free of charge.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept
Now Last another Z-Spec Concept from Chevrolet car maker it’s Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept and also to show it at 2010 SEMA Show Las Vegas. Volt Z-Spec one of those testers is the concept version of the all-new Volt electric car featuring some of Chevrolet designers’ ideas for a potential line of accessories. Volt will be available in CA, TX, MI, NY, NJ, CT and Washington, DC at the end of 2010.
The Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec Concept has an aerodynamic body kit, restyled taillights, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin is outfitted with a flat-bottom steering wheel, Recaro leather seats, and custom floor mats.
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt Z-Spec concept introduces unique features including unique lower rocker panels and lower front fascia, grille, taillamps, 19-inch wheels and exterior graphics. Although the Z-Spec parts are only concepts at the moment, they’re being considered for production. Read more…
2013 Chevy Mailbu Eco will start at $25,995* and offer 38 highway mpg
Who will want to buy a brand-new, nicely equipped 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco for $25,995? If you peruse General Motors’ press release, then you may think it’s people who are cross-shopping a Volkswagen Passat TDI or a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, a Toyota Camry Hybrid or a Ford Fusion Hybrid. These are the vehicles that GM helpfully points out cost more than the new Malibu, and the green competition is completely intentional. The Eco trim level, coming in the first quarter of 2012, will be the first 2013 Malibu released and gets 26 miles per gallon in the city and 38 mpg on the highway (GM estimates). The other trim levels for the 2013 model year – LS, LT and LTZ – are not coming until the summer. Until then, the 2012 model will still be produced.
As it was getting the new Malibu Eco ready, GM looked at who buys green cars, and they found are people who tend to like a little bit of fancy technology inside. That’s why, Russ Clark, GM’s Director of Marketing, Midsize and Performance cars, told AutoblogGreen, the main marketing message will be that the Malibu Eco offers a compete technological package, combining good fuel economy (thanks to eAssist) and an infotainment system that is more commonly found in higher-end models. “It really is an outstanding package of fuel economy and price,” Clark said.
Nonetheless, even with the Eco label, the 2013 Malibu Eco certainly doesn’t have the same green cred that a car with the hybrid label does. Clark said that “Someone who is dead-set in their mind that they have to have a hybrid,” will be difficult to persuade, but that, “this kind of technology [eAssist] will continue to grow over time. It’s something that people will become more familiar with.” Read more…
Chevrolet to take on Mustang Cobra Jet and Challenger Drag Pak with race-only Camaro?
In recent years, Ford and Dodge have produced limited-edition, drag-race-only models built to compete in various NHRA classes. Both automakers have amped up their programs for 2011, with Ford releasing the revised Mustang Cobra Jet and Dodge unveiling its V10-powered Challenger Drag Pak at SEMA last November.
Will Chevrolet join the party? While General Motors hasn’t hinted that it will, its competition at Ford Racing appears to know otherwise. In an interview regarding the Cobra Jet, Ford Racing’s drag racing competition manager, Jesse Kershaw, hinted at a new Camaro built for drag racing:
“Some people revel in competition and some people don’t like the competition, but what is really interesting is that we’re seeing a resurgence of the muscle car wars from the late ’60s. So we see where the competition like Dodge has produced a Challenger to compete with us, and now they’ve had to step up their ante with a V10 version. We know that General Motors is on track to release a Camaro version. I think that the NHRA fans as well as the racers themselves are very excited to get out there and have this new era of horsepower war.”
Both Ford and Dodge unveiled their purpose-built drag racers at SEMA, so we’ll have our eyes and ears open for any potential news from GM come November. Read more…
Chevrolet Miray Concept Unveiled In Korea
GM introduced the Chevrolet Miray Korea (pronounced Mi-ray), a concept in the Seoul Motor Show 2011 – a mid-engined sports model electric hybrid. The Miray (meaning “future” in Korean) was created to celebrate the centenary of Chevrolet, which will take place this year. The design of “future” is also present inside the center with the center console, power button, lighting and double cab design for driver and passenger.
The concept of the propulsion system consists of two front electric motors, each producing 15 kW (20 hp / 20 hp) of power to the front axle unit with a 1.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder turbo mid-mounted rear causing the rear wheels. Current electric motors comes from a package of 1.6 kWh of battery lithium ion battery that is recharged through braking. Read more…
There will be no Chevy Cruze SS… or will there?
Anyone who was holding their breath waiting for General Motors to announce an SS version of the Cruze can officially breathe. However, what you can’t do is get excited; the Cruze will not be wearing the double-S badge. What GM is reportedly considering instead is to offer a more luxurious Cruze. That version would feature a more powerful optional engine, but it’s certainly not the version SS fans were hoping for.
However, rumor has it that our Aussie friends could still get a sporty Cruze. Motor Trend has heard rumblings of a sportier Cruze powered by either the 177-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four or 268-horsepower twin-turbo four-cylinder found on the Opel Astra OPC.
This just proves… well, nothing really. We’ll just have to wait and see what GM actually has in store. Read more…
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Poor Radio Reception or Radio Static/Increased Bulletin
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2005 model year and update the part number information for Permatex Quick Grid. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-44-005B (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).
Condition: Some customers may comment that the radio has poor reception or radio static/increased interference when the rear window defogger is turned on. Also, some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative.
Cause: This condition may be due to microscopic cracks in the electrically heated grids of the rear window defogger. These cracks may cause electrical interference when the rear defogger is on and this could affect radio reception.
Background: The addition of vertical grid lines to the heated back window defogger circuits has made it difficult to detect broken defogger grid lines. In the past, it was a simple matter to use a voltmeter to check the continuity of each grid line in order to locate a non-functional line. New design back windows have two vertical grid lines that connect all of the horizontal grid lines together, thereby providing alternate routes for the electrical current to follow. This makes the old test method ineffective.
There are three distinct zones across the back window that must be checked. They are:
the driver’s side outboard of the two vertical lines
the passenger side outboard of the two vertical lines
the central zone that falls between the two vertical lines
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Chevrolet Camaro Synergy
This Chevrolet Camaro Synergy is another shot of our relentless hunter of testers. Surprised in the guise of a heavily disguised mule, what we see is a special model that according to the strategies announced by General Motors is a second special version after the Chevy Camaro ZL1. In fact, the Detroit house he said that every six months will unveil a special Camaro – edition every six months. Sinergy The first Camaro was introduced at the SEMA 2010, show that takes place in Las Vegas dedicated to spare parts and special components for cars, in a lively green color.There are already available for this edition colors: Cyber ??Gray, Victory Red, Summit White and Black. The production should start in a few days, so apart from the camouflage images in light is the definitive version.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
The Chevrolet Captiva Sport has either a 2.4-liter direct-injection Ecotec four-cylinder 3.0-liter direct-injection V-6 engine – each paired with a fuel-saving transmission six-speed automatic. Because the filter is based on proven GM architecture world, only small changes are needed to meet federal standards, allowing faster Chevrolet Captiva Sport in the United States.
The Captiva Sport is offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including a model with four drive wheels (LTZ). All models feature aluminum wheels 17 “, XM satellite radio system with six-speaker audio, disc brakes with four-wheel ABS, traction control, electronic StabiliTrak stability control, air conditioning, power door locks on doors and windows (with driver express down) and remote keyless entry. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model. Read more…
Chevrolet Colorado
First official image of the Chevrolet Colorado. The photo was circulated by the same Chevrolet. The compact pick-up will be presented at the 2011 Bangkok Motor Show, car show scheduled from March 25 to April 5. This new car anticipates the next generation of Colorado, who take inspiration from Chevrolet for this type of vehicle and tradition of vans and pickups that were produced by American automaker.
The world premiere is scheduled in Thailand is not random, but in this country because the pickups are very popular in the automotive market, which is becoming important for Chevrolet. In 2010, in fact, 43% of registered vehicles in Thailand were the pickups. The new Colorado will be on sale in the country during 2011 and will be progressively introduced in other markets, but has not yet been announced exactly when that will happen. The current Colorado never arrived in Italy. This model should be more technology than ever before. The price has not yet been formalized, such as information relating to technical data, engine and features included.
