Just a quick Google search brings up other Chevy Colorado off-road airbag deployment stories. A user going by the name Airmon on the messaging board Coloradofans.com says he was driving his ZR2 diesel on some dunes, when the bags popped off, writing:
Cummins is seeking to increase its electrical power capacity for both automotive and industrial uses. It has bought two companies with battery capability, Brammo and Johnson Matthey Battery Systems, to secure more expertise in the field, with the aim of including battery power and range-extended power in its product line. It recently launched its Range Extender concept, which uses a battery pack with a smaller engine as a generator to charge it. However, the company does not believe that battery and charging technology is yet sufficiently advanced to make it viable for heavy equipment.
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" Truck is a 2014 F150 5.0V8 with ~50K miles. While vehicle was in motion at highway speeds ~65mph, brake fluid warning light comes on. I test the brakes by gently depressing the brake pedal, but pedal continues with no resistance nearly to the floor. Brakes are almost completely ineffective and would have zero ability to stop the vehicle in an emergency situation. I throw on the hazard lights and cut to the shoulder and have to manually downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle. Situation could have been much more serious as I was in moderate traffic. I popped the hood and immediately notice the brake master cylinder reservoir is completely empty. After inspecting all brake lines front and rear and checking all bleeder screws are closed, no visual leaks are present. As I was 100 miles from home driving my wife and child home at night, I had someone bring me some brake fluid to top off the reservoir. After filling the reservoir and bleeding the front brakes, brakes seem to stay tight. I drive ~10 miles and the brake fluid warning light flashes again at highway speeds. Pull over again and notice zero fluid again. Visually inspect all lines, master cylinder, booster, etc., no evidence of leaks. Top off the reservoir to limp the vehicle to a safer location. Notice the engine starting to sputter and fluid completely gone in another ~10 miles. Obviously the master cylinder has failed and is leaking into the booster which is affecting the vacuum in the booster. These are the exact same symptons listed in safety recall notice 16S24/ NHTSA recall 16V-345, however this does not cover 5.0 V8 motors only 3.5L ecoboost despite the same brake components being used. So far over a quarter million trucks have been recalled. Apparently newer 2015/16 F150S are experiencing similiar issues as well evidence of a large defect in newer model F150 braking components." – Oct 7, 2017
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 636,800 model-year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks
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This is the display screen for the Compu-Shift II 4L60E controller from HGM Automotive Electronics. This is just one of a dozen displays, and you don’t need a laptop to make changes. The display shows we were running at 62 m.p.h. at 2,157 rpm in 4th gear (A4), the transmission temperature was 189 degrees and the torque converter clutch (TCC) was engaged. The battery voltage was 13.1 volts and the transmission was currently delivering 42 percent of full line pressure (PRB).
I thought reverse cameras became mandatory this year? Sort of making annoying sensors unnecessary.. or maybe they are just mandatory in Canada?
According to trucks.com, the problem came up from an electrical software issue where warning signs would include an alert in the Driver Information Center and temporary disabling of the radio, stabilitrack, DIC, chimes, door-lock cycling, air-conditioning or cruise control.
2007-’09 GS450hFront: Hub unit with integrated wheel speed sensorRear: Hub unit with integrated wheel speed sensorTips: When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.
Driver assist features encourage willful negligence because they encourage the driver to rely on faulty and unreliable technology instead of developing their own safe driving habits.
I propose a second generation of this system, one that uses cellular data networks and all car owners’ bank accounts. Now hear me out! In addition to the negative reinforcement provided directly at the offending driver, my device would also automatically fine the offender. Wait, I’m not finished. Those funds would be distributed to neighboring motorists’ bank accounts. Folks, restitution is a concept as old as human civilization. I believe my safety device, if installed in >90% of all vehicles on the road, could very well relegate road rage to the dustbin of history, make it a distant memory of the early 21st century.
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