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General Motors Recalls 2.2 Million Cars In China Over Corrosion Resistance On Crankcase Valves

General Motors Company’s primary joint venture in China — Shanghai GM — is recalling 2.2 million vehicles over due to insufficient corrosion resistance on crankcase valves.

According to China’s product quality regulator, the recall was initiated after consumers complained to Shanghai-GM about engine damage. The recall impacts Buick Excelle sedans as well as the Chevrolet Cruze, Epica and Aveo. GM will replace affected valves free of charge.

To note, Shanghai GM is a joint venture between GM and China state-owned Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp.

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  1. This news reports needs more details abot the “crankcase valves” so we can understand what type of engine damage it caused for the recall.

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    1. Sure. Unfortunately, there is very little information available about the details and issues related to the recall. We’ll keep looking. But for now, this is all we have.

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  2. big recall, however, replacing a pcv valve is an easy inexpensive fix.

    If this were an airbag related call, then this would cost billions for 2 million units..

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    1. Well, if it were an airbag recall, then the recall cost would be either shared or paid by the airbag supplier… while providing GM and its dealers the opportunity to up sell a customer who brings a car in for a recall for a needed service outside of the recall parameters, which could, in effect, result in business for the dealer and parts sales for GM.

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  3. Here we go CHINA will is starting to sabotaging our AMERICAN cars . with AMERICAN workers out of work GM is giving work to of all places CHINA .. WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING .. I will only buy AMERICAN built

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