Recall of the Week: Various General Motors vehicles for defects including voltage fluctuations, headlights, and brakes

General Motors is recalling about 2.6 million vehicles for voltage fluctuations, headlight, and brake problems. The recalls include:

• 2,440,524 GM vehicles from 2004-2012, including Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 models, recalled for voltage fluctuations which can cause various conditions, including brake lights not lighting up when the brake pedal is pushed.

• 103,158 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from 2005-2007, recalled for the possible loss of low beam headlamp illumination.

• 8,208 GM vehicles from 2014, including Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu models, recalled for front brake pads which may detach from the caliper, causing a reduction in braking.

For details, see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Latest Recalls Announced by Manufacturers.

Copyright 2014, Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist