Originally posted by Mars_302
I know GM also had the side saddle style gas tank in their trucks years ago that was known for blowing too during impacts
Um....no.
There was a law suit that alleged this but it was not proven. Also Dateline NBC picked up the story and tried to do a recreation of one exploding on impact but they could not get it to happen untill they rigged a test vehicle with explosive squibs. That may be what you are thinking of.