GM Recalls Vehicles in China

Over a dozen vehicle models have been recalled due to defects in the heated windshield wiper fluid system

General Motors China will recall a number of auto models sold in China due to flaws in windshield wiper fluid systems, according to a statement published by China's quality watchdog.

The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) said in a statement that the recall will start from July 26, without disclosing the number of vehicles affected.

According to the GAQSIQ, a defect in a heated windshield wiper fluid system, which helps to prevent frost on the windshield in winter, could lead to fires in some cases. GM will remove the system for the recalled vehicles.

The models involved include Buick Lucerne 2006-2009, Cadillac DTS, the Hummer H2, Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT made between 2007-2009, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, Saturn Outlook, as well as the Chevrolet Traverse made in 2009.

This is the second GM recall in China over the past two months. On June 8, the company recalled 1.5 million vehicles worldwide due to defects in the windshield wiper system.

And earlier in April, GM China also announced a recall of Cadillac CTS models made between 2003 and 2007, which involved 7,942 vehicles sold in the China market.

GM sold a total of 1.83 million units in China last year, increasing 66.9 percent from the previous year.