Tag Archives: GM

2006-2010 Cadillac DTS Body Structure really does not have too much crazy steel.  It’s a Cadillac, built the old fashion way, BIG!  However, there are some different types of reinforcements so much you check the body structure out. Tie Bar ...

General Motors has already conducted more than 50 crash tests of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet expects Volt to achieve high safety ratings in government tests. With the Volt’s body structure made up of nearly 80 percent high-strength steel I would say ...

The Detroit News has an article today about GM’s plan to offer training to first responders.  I spoke with Ron Moore last month from Firehouse.com’s University of Extrication and he told me that he recently visited the GM proving grounds ...

The GM Goodwrench site has finally updated with some new vehicle body structure information. Take a look at the image of the picture below to find where UHSS is used on this vehicle platform. No surprise that the body side ...

The 2006 + Chevrolet HHR has a little bit of Ultra-high Strength Steel (UHSS) in the the rocker panels. n the image below, number 26 calls out the Rocker Inner Panel and is made from UHSS.

The Cadillac SRX model years 2003 through 2008 has a little Ultra-high Strength Steel. TheRocker Inner Panel (#4) is made using UHSS.

Even as a Ford guy, I really would hate to see a new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro come under the blades of a cutter! However, we all need to know what to except just in case a 16 year old “borrows” ...

General Motors is using UHSS in many different areas of the vehicle. Below is an image of the Body Structure of a Chevrolet Malibu. This use of UHSS is called out on the list below: 10. Center Pillar Reinforcement (Ultra ...