GM recalls 1.5 million cars for fire risk

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Because of a glitch in an engine component that may cause oil to leak and ultimately lead to a car fire, GM is recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S., as reported today by Bloomberg News.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, some of the cars have a condition that, due to hard braking by the driver, can drip oil on the exhaust manifold, posing a risk of engine fire.

The following cars will be included in the recall:

1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina
1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2000 model shown above)
1998-2003 Chevrolet Impala
1997-2003 Buick Regal
1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix (equipped with a 3.8L V6)

What’s the fix? The NHTSA reports that local GM dealers will remove and replace a spark plug wire/channel at the front of the engine at no charge to the owner. The recall is expected to begin in May.

-- Joni Gray