GM recalls 2.7 million more cars over brake light defects

GM has decided to recall a further 2.7 million vehicles, most of which have brake light defects.

The recall, which affects a number of different models, will cost about $200 million, the carmaker said.

Last month, General Motors revealed it had taken a $1.3 billion hit to cover the cost of recalling about 2.6 million cars with defective ignition switches.

GM said the latest recall was due to a greater emphasis on safety following the ignition problems.

“We have redoubled our efforts to expedite and resolve current reviews and have identified and analyzed recent vehicle issues which require action,” said GM’s safety chief Jeff Boyer.

The main recall involves 2.44 million Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Auras models in the US.

GM said the fault could result in brake lights not working when the brakes are applied, or the lights coming on when the brakes are not applied. Cruise control and traction control might also be affected, it said.

The carmaker said it was aware of “several hundred” complaints, 13 crashes and two injuries as a result of the fault.

The other GM recalls include 140,000 Chevrolet Malibus for hydraulic brake booster issues and more than 100,000 Chevrolet Corvettes for faulty head lights.