GM Recalls 1.3 Million Compact Cars

General Motors Co. has planned to recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in order to fix the power steering assist that can break down due to faulty electric motors. GM has initiated this step after the U.S. started an investigation spurred by consumer complaints.

General Motors will change a motor in the power steering system of Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and three Pontiac models. The vehicles recalled are the 2005-2010 Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

A solution to this problem is being developed and the customers will be notified when to come in for repairs.

47300 Hyundai Sonata Sedans Recalled

It seems the trend of recalling of vehicles by their respective automakers has not come to an end. This time it is Hyundai that has recalled its vehicles. The automaker on Wednesday recalled approximately 47,300 Sonata Sedans in U.S and South Korean markets because of faulty door locks.

The recalling of the cars is expected to begin from March. Recently, various consumers had complained of problems with door locks in Sonata sedans. Following which, various car dealers in US were ordered to stop selling Sonata models.

What is the problem with Hyundai Sonata Sedans?

Sonata Sedan has reported to have problem in the door lock. At times, the front doors of the car cannot be locked properly when someone simultaneously pulls the door latch and holds down the lock from inside.