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GM vehicles under federal scrutiny after hundreds of reports
The eBoost brake-by-wire system is responsible for at least 22 crashes now.
TL;DR
- Federal investigation expanded into GM vehicles over brake failure reports.
- Over 1.1 million vehicles affected, including models for Honda and Acura.
- Problem identified in the eBoost brake-by-wire system.
- Reports contradict GM's claims about retained safety features after eBoost failure.
- NHTSA received 227 reports; GM received 745.
- 22 crashes and six injuries reported; no fatalities.
- Specific affected vehicle models and model years are listed.