GM recalls about 1.5 million cars: reports

[UpInArms]

Source: CBS Marketwatch

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- General Motors Corp. is recalling almost 1.5 million cars made between 1997 and 2003 because of possible engine fires, according to media reports Tuesday. The recall includes 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues, 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regals and 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte Carlos and Impalas, the reports said. The problem is related to the potential for oil drops to fall into the exhaust system and trigger a fire in the 3.8-liter V6 engine.

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[antimatter98]

1. Fits with their 'total confidence' sales campaign currently on TV. ;/ n/t

[CBGLuthier]

2. Damn. Guess I have to repair my POS Impala and drag it to the dealer.

I wish the engine would catch on fire and maybe I can get some money out of this pile of steel and plastic that represents Detroit's "finest" product.

[BobRossi]

3. Good move.

Wouldn't want the foreign car makers to be alone:

http://www.automotive.com/new-cars/recalls/01/honda/index.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE50R10U20090128

http://www.motortrend.com/new_cars/07/hyundai/recalls/index.html

[navarth]

4. When they make a mistake, they make good on it. Just like foreign automakers. So BFD.

I've had 2 Hondas recalled.

WHATEVER.

[madrchsod]

5. just about every car i`ve owned dripped oil on the exhaust.

my 92 honda leaked oil from the pan and valve cover unto the exhaust. the car has over 260,000 miles and has`t caught fire yet.

[IthinkThereforeIAM]

7. My 1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE has never dripped oil...

... I can park on anyone's driveway and not be embarrassed by it leaving an oil spot.

[sfwriter]

6. What about bankruptcy?

Yesterday they said they didn't need it and they had everything under control to restructure by June. This cannot help.