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General Motors is issuing a stop-delivery order for its latest midsize pickups, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, because the driver's side airbag might not be wired correctly. The total number of vehicles affected is still being determined.

According to the statement from GM, the problem, "affects the vehicles' two-stage airbag system by reversing the deployment sequence and disrupting the deployment timing of the driver airbag stages." That means in an accident the bag may not work correctly.

Most of the affected trucks are still on the assembly line, in transit or unsold at dealers, says GM. Until a way to repair the problem is found, customer deliveries are stopped. However, "a small number" of them are in the possession of buyers. GM is contacting these people by phone and by FedEx letter to have the vehicles returned to dealers. In the meantime, they'll be given a loaner to drive.

There are no known crashes, injuries or fatalities caused by this airbag problem. Scroll down to read GM's statement on the stop-delivery, which spokesperson Alan Adler said, "reflects what is known at this time."Continue reading GM issues stop-delivery for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

GM issues stop-delivery for 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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