Regarding the first post, I don't think 30,000 miles is anything much to complain about regarding tire wear, on a car of this size. If you have to fight a battle with the dealer, I encourage you to stand up for your rights, but I don't think this is the battle I personally would fight. I'd be satisfied with 30,000 miles on a set of tires, especially OEM tires. Also, tire rotation is important.
300mowner, you are so right in your assessment of GM as an organization. There is one model, however, that you forgot to include in the GM Line of Infamy: Everyone remember the Chevy Vega?.....Now there was a honey of a transporter. It was also, unfortunately, my very first car. I thought it had cool lines, until the aluminum head began to warp right off the block. Then there was the electrical system continuously frying something, and the parking brake freezing in place rust. Oh, the rust actually everywhere, where metal was stamped. That body was diseased with cancer in short order. The Vega's 140 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine gave also new definition to the term "oil burner". The automatic transmission also had a habit of clogging its fluid filter with metal shavings. I believe one of their Chairmen from years back actually made a statement to the effect that "the consumers will keep buying our cars, no matter what we produce." That level of arrogance set the tone for what followed over the course of next couple decades.
Vega engine blocks were aluminum with free standing cylinders, and a cast iron head. Their ccrankcases warped, causing the 2 centre cylinders to drop away from the head. This introduced glycol antifreeze to the aluminum cylinder walls and aluminum pistons, with predictable results.
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