Recall Alert: 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana
By Tom Torbjornsen
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 300 model-year 2014-16 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete passenger and cargo vans with a 159-inch wheelbase, manufactured between Aug. 2, 2013, and Jan. 30, 2016
The Problem: The vehicles were shipped to final-stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system; without it the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became underinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS for free.
What Owners Should Do: GM did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-8782, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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Correctly managed mfg systems prevent this. Wonder why there's didn't work.
their's
How did we make it all those years without tire pressure monitoring systems??
The problem is, you don't know, they didn't install for you system you paid for. What's next ? A fake Airbag embossing ?
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/17/ford-transit-side-curtain-airbag-recall/
They did a good deed!
How did we make it all those years without tire pressure monitoring systems??
Posted by: Fed up. | Apr 18, 2016 5:14:50 PM
They are federally required to have TPMS now. They are a really good thing to have though. If you starting loosing air in a tire when driving it could save you a new tire if the leak is repairable. Much better than driving on a low tire till the sidewall eats itself.
What is surprising how it made it out of the factory without them. Part of the final assembly is programming all the modules. You would have thought it would have triggered a programming issue.
Hmmmm , so GM ships so called incomplete vehicles ???
keep that great gm feeling...NOT
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha LMAO!!!!! Another gm recall!! I thought the government gave them enough money to fix all these problems. I guess the government can't give them brains. Gm and chebbie!!! What a joke!!! LMFAO!!!
@ Cool Yes they do.. They have done this for years. The limited edition GMC Syclone left the plant as an incomplete vehicle as it went to PAS for the final assembly.
GM still makes these POS!
People still want these 1960's tech!
What is amazing is this made it slmost 3 years... You think the would have found the issue of missing parts or pieces after the first couple rolled of the line.
The best TPMS is a quality tire pressure gauge and taking the time to use it.
Hmmmm , so GM ships so called incomplete vehicles ???
Posted by: Cool | Apr 18, 2016 8:24:12 PM
Ahem...
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/09/u-s-customs-calls-fords-importing-transit-connect-as-passenger-vehicle-manipulation-of-chicken-tax-tariff/
Pretty common...
I got 10 ply tires installed on my 1/2 ton truck that normally used "C" range tires and I told the tire installer to do 60 psi on my new tires.
He said he can't do that, he can't go past 40 psi or my TPMS would go off and the light would be on the dash.
As soon as I got my truck home I put 80 PSI in my new tires and the TPMS light didn't come on.
All TPMS sensors are the same no matter what tire pressure you use, they go off when the psi goes low, not high!
Lou, you are correct. I have yet to see a TPMS system that warns you of to much pressure. It usually triggers a warning when a tire is under the threshold only. Some vehicles you can even adjust where the threshold is set to.
I really don't know how and why this is an issue.
Do people not look at their vehicles prior to operating them?
I understand how the TPMS can offer a safer drive, but I do believe at the end of the day the driver of a vehicle should be accountable for the very basic maintenance and safety of a vehicle.
These safety systems should be a redundancy.
Also, if a driver can't detect or realize the if a vehicle has a half flat tire he shouldn't even have a license.
Maybe the basics of understanding a vehicle's operation/safety should be more comprehensive prior to issuing a drivers license.
Also, if a driver can't detect or realize the if a vehicle has a half flat tire he shouldn't even have a license.
Maybe the basics of understanding a vehicle's operation/safety should be more comprehensive prior to issuing a drivers license.
Posted by: DenverlllDud | Apr 19, 2016 6:43:24 AM
I would love to find out how YOU can detect a tire that is 4 psi under inflated. TPMS will trigger around 28 psi when the spec is 32. This is by far a safe range to alert the driver of a possible problem when they have been driving for a long period of time. Maybe you can give us your mathematical formula on adjust tire pressure based on atmosphere, road temp, ambient air temperature, tire temp when you check your tires at every fill up on your road trips.
LMAO,
I don't think a 4psi variation is as significant as you are making out. The effect on handling would be marginal. The biggest impact would be on tire wear, even then it would take thousands of miles to detect this.
You should check your tire pressures every week at a minimum as a responsible vehicle operator/owner.
LMAO,
I don't think a 4psi variation is as significant as you are making out. The effect on handling would be marginal. The biggest impact would be on tire wear, even then it would take thousands of miles to detect this.
You should check your tire pressures every week at a minimum as a responsible vehicle operator/owner.
Posted by: DenverlllDud | Apr 19, 2016 8:19:43 AM
It is not significant. At least in my opinion. But that is likely why TPMS will trigger at that point. You are still in a safe threshold but enough of a drop to indicate a problem. That is a benifit of this system. It alerts the driver before it becomes unsafe or damages the tire. Even if you check your tires weekly there is that in between time that you can pick up a nail. You start your vehicle mid week and it shows up as a low tire. How many people actually check tire pressure everytime they get into their vehicle. I do it on every pretripage in my motorhome but not my cars or trucks.
These tire monitoring systems are a duel purpose item. It alerts you of low tire pressures which could potentially become a safety risk. At least that is how it is marketed. But I believe it all ties in with the government's demanding better fuel economy from manufacturers. Under inflated tires increases fuel consumption.
@Craig Mac: I agree these can't replace a gauge, but while you are driving should you run over something that starts a leak, when are you gonna know it is losing pressure?
When you go into the next corner?
TRX-4 Tom,
I believe if you will notice the difference in the handling of the vehicle.
@Denver Dud or BARFO???
Tire pressure monitoring is fairly cool. I admit it took me some time to get used to the idea, but it is mainstream today and it works.
Why wouldn't you want to know if a tire is leaking?
papa jim,
Did I state tire pressure monitoring is useless?
Tiny, minor, handled in house, recall, Yawn...
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