The top component is the switch detent plunger of a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is one of the seven GM models that have been recalled over problems with the vehicles’ ignition switches. The bottom ...

Every month we receive a substantial number of technical questions, many of which deal with electrical problems. Recently we were in Texas visiting the folks at Painless Performance and had the ...

For several weeks, CBS News has been reporting on its investigation into a General Motors recall. At least 13 people have died in accidents linked to an ignition-switch defect. CBS News' reporting ...

Over time, worn surfaces on keys and internal switch components can mean switch positioning errors and unintended engine startups, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Switches and ...

We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' safety crisis worsened on Monday when the automaker added 8.2 million vehicles to its ballooning list of cars recalled over faulty ignition switches. The latest recalls ...

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Among the most critical unanswered questions in General Motors' mounting crisis over a defective ignition switch that led to crashes and at least 13 deaths is who, eight ...

At least six have been killed in crashes involving faulty switches GM recalling 778%2C562 Chevy Cobalt%2C Pontiac G5 compacts to install new switches Heavy key rings can pull switch out of position%2C ...

Volkswagen is recalling over 47,000 Jetta sedans from the 2019 and 2020 model years because their ignition switches may fail, especially when temperatures are high. The recall includes only Jettas ...

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A federal judge has thrown out two cases considered legal bellwethers of what claims will be allowed against General Motors in federal lawsuits over flawed ignition switches linked to more than 100 ...