This is a collection of articles & charts on the GM Recall Crisis that is updated on a regular basis.

GM is in the headlines is in the headlines almost every day for its recalls.  Recall data is critical to understand the safety profile of cars & ultimately the insurance costs for those cars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety regularly monitors the safety of cars & using recall data.  Zimlon analyzed data for recalls from the NHTSA to share the history of GM’s recalls & give context to consumers.

GM Highest in Recalls Among Peers

2014 could become the worst year for GM in Recalls

Top 10 Most Recalled GM Cars

Top 10 Issues Causing Recalls for GM

Top 10 GM Recalls

Data Analysis Background:

• The data was from the National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall database. 
• The data was primarily analyzed based on the recall campaign. A recall campaign can be associated with one or more issues & can affect multiple makes & models.
• Data was analyzed only for the past 25 years (i.e. since 1989).