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For Immediate Release: Friday, March 28, 2014



GM Recalls Full-size Trucks to Inspect Transmission Fitting



DETROIT – General Motors will conduct a safety recall of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups, and 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.



The recall will involve approximately 490,200 trucks and SUVs.



GM has determined that these vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in its fitting. If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire. GM is aware of three incidents and no injuries.



GM dealers will inspect the fittings for leaks. GM anticipates mailing the first owner letter the week of April 28, 2014.



General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com



For Immediate Release: Friday, March 28, 2014



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GM Recalls Some 2013-14 Chevrolet Cruzes for Axle Issue



DETROIT – General Motors is recalling certain 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruzes with 1.4L turbo gasoline engines to replace a right front axle half shaft that can fracture and separate without warning during normal driving.



The interconnecting tubular bar on the front right axle half shaft on some of these vehicles may not meet GM specification and could fracture and separate. If this occurs while driving the vehicle, steering and braking control would be maintained. However, the vehicle would lose power to the wheels and would coast to a stop.



If a vehicle with a fractured half shaft is parked on an incline without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, resulting in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.



GM is aware of several dozen half shaft fractures through warranty data covering about 172,000 cars and about 2,500 service parts in the U.S. that were used to fix Cruzes with manual transmissions that were recalled in September 2013. GM is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this condition. Repairs will be made free of charge.



General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com





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