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Curbside Classics Archives
GM Deadly Sin Archive
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![(note: GM’s Deadly Sins are not numbered chronologically. This is a new and heavily revised version of the original) There it is, a golden yellow Vega, seductive and infinitely irresistible, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/a-CC-19-077-900.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "GM’s Deadly Sin #2: Chevrolet Vega – GM’s First Deadly Sin")
GM’s Deadly Sin #2: Chevrolet Vega – GM’s First Deadly Sin
Posted on May 29, 2025 | 27 Comments(note: GM’s Deadly Sins are not numbered chronologically. This is a new and heavily revised version of the original) There it is, a golden yellow Vega, seductive and infinitely irresistible, […] -
![(an essentially new version of an old post) Take a close look at these two cars—there’s something deadly wrong with one of them. They’re both very similar looking Buick […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CC-17-044-crop-vert.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "GM’s Deadly Sin #1: 1986 Buick Riviera – How To Kill An Automotive Legend")
GM’s Deadly Sin #1: 1986 Buick Riviera – How To Kill An Automotive Legend
Posted on May 9, 2025 | 31 Comments(an essentially new version of an old post) Take a close look at these two cars—there’s something deadly wrong with one of them. They’re both very similar looking Buick […] -
![(first posted 2/8/2019) During the 1980s, GM had its greatest loss of market share ever, setting the stage for its ultimate demise. It was a remarkable performance, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CC-381-035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988-1991 Buick Reatta – GM’s Deadly Sin #30 – The Death of Sex and Soul")
Curbside Classic: 1988-1991 Buick Reatta – GM’s Deadly Sin #30 – The Death of Sex and Soul
Posted on February 6, 2025 | 106 Comments(first posted 2/8/2019) During the 1980s, GM had its greatest loss of market share ever, setting the stage for its ultimate demise. It was a remarkable performance, […] -
![(first posted 11/28/2016) The year was 1995. Seinfeld was the number one show on Television. “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio was the #1 song of the year, and the highest-grossing film […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/thumb_IMG_0504_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina – GM’s Deadly Sin #28 – The Re-Gifter")
Curbside Classic: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina – GM’s Deadly Sin #28 – The Re-Gifter
Posted on November 28, 2022 | 174 Comments(first posted 11/28/2016) The year was 1995. Seinfeld was the number one show on Television. “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio was the #1 song of the year, and the highest-grossing film […] -
![(first posted 5/20/2016) GM struggled in many market sectors during its decades-long decline, but none more than the minivan segment. Given that this segment was expanding rapidly, had high transaction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CC-265-015-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV – GM Deadly Sin #25 – We Just Can’t Make a Successful Minivan!")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV – GM Deadly Sin #25 – We Just Can’t Make a Successful Minivan!
Posted on November 25, 2022 | 133 Comments(first posted 5/20/2016) GM struggled in many market sectors during its decades-long decline, but none more than the minivan segment. Given that this segment was expanding rapidly, had high transaction […] -
![(first posted 8/6/2015) The mid-2000s was a pivotal time for the minivan. For starters, this would be the point when minivans would begin drastically losing significant ground, as SUVs and now crossovers […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_9836.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Future CC: 2005 Buick Terraza – GM’s Deadly Sin #24 – The Answer To A Question No One Ever Asked")
Future CC: 2005 Buick Terraza – GM’s Deadly Sin #24 – The Answer To A Question No One Ever Asked
Posted on November 24, 2022 | 107 Comments(first posted 8/6/2015) The mid-2000s was a pivotal time for the minivan. For starters, this would be the point when minivans would begin drastically losing significant ground, as SUVs and now crossovers […] -
![(originally posted at TTAC in 2008 as GM Death Watch #189; reposted at CC on 5/21/2015) In the ancient Buddhist text Visuddhi-Magga, “name” and “form” are described as powerless in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Name-and-form-visuddhimagga-compilation-Buddhaghosa-geolocation.ws-Path-of-Purification-commentaries.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "GM’s Deadly Sin #23: Name And Form")
GM’s Deadly Sin #23: Name And Form
Posted on November 23, 2022 | 201 Comments(originally posted at TTAC in 2008 as GM Death Watch #189; reposted at CC on 5/21/2015) In the ancient Buddhist text Visuddhi-Magga, “name” and “form” are described as powerless in […] -
![(first posted 11/25/2013; Updated with several revisions) This GM Deadly Sin has been long overdue – the 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. At such a critical time for the division, why did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1453.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight – GM’s Deadly Sin #20 – A Sad End To The Oldest Oldsmobile")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight – GM’s Deadly Sin #20 – A Sad End To The Oldest Oldsmobile
Posted on November 20, 2022 | 162 Comments(first posted 11/25/2013; Updated with several revisions) This GM Deadly Sin has been long overdue – the 1991 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. At such a critical time for the division, why did […] -
![(first posted 3/3/2013) Despite its name, the Lumina failed to bring any light to those dark years at GM when it arrived. The Lumina was a desperate effort to play […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CC-165-127-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro – GM’s Deadly Sin # 18 – Where’s The Light?")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro – GM’s Deadly Sin # 18 – Where’s The Light?
Posted on November 18, 2022 | 160 Comments(first posted 3/3/2013) Despite its name, the Lumina failed to bring any light to those dark years at GM when it arrived. The Lumina was a desperate effort to play […] -
![This article started out rather differently than how it turned out. Finding GM Deadly Sins during the eighties is like shooting fish in a barrel; they’re everywhere; it’s much harder […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CC-434-151.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1987 Cadillac Allante – GM Deadly Sin #37 – Capitulation")
Curbside Classic: 1987 Cadillac Allante – GM Deadly Sin #37 – Capitulation
Posted on November 11, 2021 | 59 CommentsThis article started out rather differently than how it turned out. Finding GM Deadly Sins during the eighties is like shooting fish in a barrel; they’re everywhere; it’s much harder […] -
![Malaise (def): a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify. Our task today is to determine the exact cause and sources of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_5796.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme Coupe – GM’s Deadly Sin #35 – Peak GM Malaise")
Curbside Classic: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Supreme Coupe – GM’s Deadly Sin #35 – Peak GM Malaise
Posted on April 14, 2021 | 104 CommentsMalaise (def): a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify. Our task today is to determine the exact cause and sources of the […] -
CC Cohort Pic(k) Of The Day: Chevy Chevette From Ross Wemp Motors
Posted on December 17, 2019 | 56 CommentsPosted by William Oliver -
![The Deadly Sins by Kris Kuksi Halloween – the perfect day to kick off CC’s GM’s Deadly Sins Month. The GM DS series started on June 16, 2009 back […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/the-deadly-sins.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Welcome To GM’s Deadly Sins Fest – The Ghosts Of GM Past Will Haunt Us All Month")
Welcome To GM’s Deadly Sins Fest – The Ghosts Of GM Past Will Haunt Us All Month
Posted on October 31, 2016 | 221 CommentsThe Deadly Sins by Kris Kuksi Halloween – the perfect day to kick off CC’s GM’s Deadly Sins Month. The GM DS series started on June 16, 2009 back […]
