Perhaps They Should Have Tested More - GM

Not a GM Product

Recently General Motors recalled over 370,000 full-size pickup trucks due to a software problem that appears to have already caused 11 fires: copyrightjoestrazzere

• Affects 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras
• Could lead to overheating, potentially leading to engine compartment fire
• GM has reports of 11 fires related to this bug
• Until it is fixed, owners are advised not to let the truck idle
• Problem uncovered in part because the recent extreme cold led to more idling
• The 2014 Silverado is one of three finalists for North American Truck of the Year

Perhaps GM was idling too much, when they could have tested more.

See also:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/gm-recalls-370-000-pickup-trucks-for-software-update-to-reduce-fire-risk

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/AUTO0103/301230115/GM-repairs-39-recalled-trucks

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140110/AUTO0103/301100108

http://www.autonews.com/article/20140110/RETAIL05/140119956/gm-recalls-303000-new-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-pickups-for-engine#axzz2rLeOXUPu

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2014-chevrolet-silverado-and-gmc-sierra-recalled-for-fire-risk.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/01/10/chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-fire-recall/4424529/

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This article originally appeared in my blog: All Things Quality

	My name is Joe Strazzere and I'm currently a Director of Quality Assurance. I like to lead, to test, and occasionally to write about leading and testing. Find me at http://AllThingsQuality.com/.