Pet Wednesday.

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Please contribute to Wednesday’s pets. Use the email address listed at the bottom of the page. Running out of pictures.

Joey Bananas, This is Death Angel. She spends her day outside slaying vermin and eating them, like this mouse. She definitely earns her keep on the farm.

Death Angel.

Bluebird of Bitterness, Figaro and Oscar

Figaro and Oscar.

GM Has Shit The Bed And Then Rolled Around In It

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It isn’t JUST general Motors by any stretch of the imagination but they are far and away the worst and this isn’t something that started yesterday.

Here is a message saying they have issued a PARK AND DO NOT DRIVE ORDER for their 2026 SUV’s. Chevy, GMC and Cadillac’s are involved.

There is more bad news after the video.

Then there are these numbers for multiple issues.

GM has issued multiple recall numbers related to engine and powertrain failures, with the most significant involving the 6.2L V8 engine. The primary recall for the 6.2L L87 V8 engine is N252494000 (NHTSA 25V-274), which affects 597,571 vehicles in the U.S. This recall addresses manufacturing defects in connecting rods and crankshafts that can lead to sudden engine failure and loss of propulsion. 

Other relevant recall numbers include:

  • N242454440 (NHTSA 24V-099): A recall for nearly 462,000 diesel-engine SUVs and pickup trucks (2020–2022 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade) due to a faulty transmission control valve that could cause rear wheels to lock up. 
  • N252533510: A 2024–2026 GMC Canyon recall affecting 1,120 units due to incorrect software that may cause improper airbag deployment. 

For the 6.2L V8 recall (N252494000), dealers will inspect the engine and either replace it or apply a temporary remedy involving higher-viscosity 0W-40 oil and a new oil fill cap if the engine passes inspection. 

Cam and lifters failing prematurely, crankshaft bearings eating cranks, the numbers are staggering.

I have had multiple conversations with people over the past couple of months and I tell them flat out to avoid buying ANYTHING, newer than 2017.

If these recalls and Class Action lawsuits don’t bankrupt GM I will be amazed.

Of course they will go crying to Daddy Government for a Bailout if it does.

Maybe somebody should pull their heads out of their asses and go back to building machines that last, like they used to.

They did that for over 80 ears, maybe there is still someone around who remembers how to do that but I’m not going to hold my breath.