GM Vortec oil consumption lawsuit dismissed
Colorado class action lawsuit alleges defective piston rings caused excessive oil consumption. October 12, 2024 — A Colorado General Motors Vortec engine oil consumption lawsuit has been dismissed due to alleged defective piston rings in several popular models. What began as a nationwide GM Vortec engine class action lawsuit ended up being a class action lawsuit against the following vehicles manufactured on or after February 10, 2011, equipped with the fourth-generation 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine and sold in Colorado Buy or rent. 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011-2014 Jim Cicella 2011-2014 GMC Yukon 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL However, any vehicle that receives a free upgrade to its piston rings during the warranty period is excluded. The lawsuit claims the vehicles have an "inherent . . . excessive oil consumption problem" allegedly caused by defective piston rings in the LC9 Vortec 5300 engines. The plaintiffs allege that GM concealed its oil consumption…
GM Vortec Engine Litigation: Motion to Arbitrate Denied
Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Ohio are said to be consuming too much gas. September 23, 2024 — The GM Vortec engine lawsuit is still ongoing four years after the class action was initially filed. According to the GM Engine Litigation, 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles consumed too much gas, which is just one of many GM gas guzzling lawsuits filed in the U.S. GM 5.3-liter engine litigation includes: “All current and former owners or lessees of a class of vehicles (as defined herein) purchased or leased in the State of Ohio.” The GM Engine Litigation includes vehicles manufactured on or after February 10, 2011 equipped with the fourth-generation 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine: 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 2011-2014 GMC Yukon 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL Plaintiff Lisa Mae Jennings bought a new 2013 Chevrolet Silverado in 2013, but after driving the truck for three years and more than…
GM brake fluid warning light issue: 488,000 vehicles
Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC drivers will not be warned if the brake fluid level is low. September 21, 2024 — A General Motors brake fluid warning light problem led to the recall of about 488,000 vehicles because drivers are not warned if the brake fluid level is too low. The red brake warning light is called a "warning light" and appears when too much brake fluid is being lost. GM is recalling these vehicles because if the brake fluid warning light does not illuminate, the driver may lose the ability to brake. 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2023-2024 Chevrolet Suburban 2023-2024 GMC Yukon 2023-2024 GMC Yukon XL 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV A GM engineer discovered the problem in April while performing a mandatory brake fluid leak test, and the brake fluid warning light did not illuminate at the time. The investigation found that the electronic brake control module (eBCM) software did…
GM brake fluid warning light issue: 488,000 vehicles
Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC drivers will not be warned if the brake fluid level is low. September 21, 2024 — A General Motors brake fluid warning light problem led to the recall of about 488,000 vehicles because drivers are not warned if the brake fluid level is too low. The red brake warning light is called a "warning light" and appears when too much brake fluid is being lost. GM is recalling these vehicles because if the brake fluid warning light does not illuminate, the driver may lose the ability to brake. 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2023-2024 Chevrolet Suburban 2023-2024 GMC Yukon 2023-2024 GMC Yukon XL 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV A GM engineer discovered the problem in April while performing a mandatory brake fluid leak test, and the brake fluid warning light did not illuminate at the time. The investigation found that the electronic brake control module (eBCM) software did…
GM transmission class action lawsuit moves forward after appeal
Owners in 26 states claim the 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions are defective. September 2, 2024 — The GM transmission class action lawsuit will continue against customers in 26 states who drive Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with 8L45 and 8L90 automatic transmissions. Initially, the lawsuit alleged a single defect in the transmission, but now the plaintiffs claim the transmission has two separate issues. Depending on the state, the class action lawsuit targets either the original purchasers or "all purchasers and current owners" of these vehicles who bought them from GM dealers before March 1, 2019: 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado 2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette 2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2015-2017 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL 2017-2019 GMC Canyon As with many automotive class action lawsuits, the transmissions appear to be defective, but only in certain states, specifically these 26 states. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware,…
No GM oil consumption class action in Missouri
Judge decertifies GM class action lawsuit over excessive oil consumption in 5.3-liter Vortecs July 2, 2024 — The Missouri General Motors oil consumption class action lawsuit is no longer a class action. Plaintiff Robert Riddell purchased a new 2012 Chevrolet Silverado equipped with a fourth-generation 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 engine. According to the lawsuit, the Vortec 5300 engine had defective piston rings that caused excessive oil consumption. Without adequate oil, the engine will not be lubricated and components will not be protected from wear and damage. The plaintiffs claimed that the engines could fail completely and that GM had long known that the piston rings were defective. GM allegedly concealed the excessive oil consumption problem in its advertising, and the plaintiff claimed that he would not have purchased the truck or would have paid less if GM had disclosed the alleged excessive oil consumption problem. GM has been sued numerous times for excessive oil consumption, but most class-action lawsuits have…
GM class-action lawsuit filed over peeling paint, says recall needed
GM filed a lawsuit alleging paint peeling and that the paint and clear coat should be recalled. August 4, 2024 — The GM paint peeling class action lawsuit alleges that GM ignored serious paint and clearcoat problems, giving customers the right to have their vehicles recalled. The suit alleges that the paint and clear coats peeled, bubbled, cracked, became cloudy and delaminated without any outside or environmental influences. Four GM owners who filed a class-action paint peeling lawsuit claim the problem lies with the vehicles themselves. 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2020 GMC Yukon 2015-2020 GMC Yukon XL 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade GM Paint Peeling Litigation Includes: "All consumers who purchase or lease a Class Vehicle in California, including all such consumers residing anywhere in the United States." The four plaintiffs claim that GM violated laws governing vehicle design, advertising, sales and warranties. GM allegedly knew about but concealed paint and varnish problems occurring at the Arlington Assembly Plant. The…
GM class-action lawsuit filed over peeling paint, says recall needed
GM filed a lawsuit alleging paint peeling and that the paint and clear coat should be recalled. August 4, 2024 — The GM paint peeling class action lawsuit alleges that GM ignored serious paint and clearcoat problems, giving customers the right to have their vehicles recalled. The suit alleges that the paint and clear coats peeled, bubbled, cracked, became cloudy and delaminated without any outside or environmental influences. Four GM owners who filed a class-action paint peeling lawsuit claim the problem lies with the vehicles themselves. 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2020 GMC Yukon 2015-2020 GMC Yukon XL 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade GM Paint Peeling Litigation Includes: "All consumers who purchase or lease a Class Vehicle in California, including all such consumers residing anywhere in the United States." The four plaintiffs claim that GM violated laws governing vehicle design, advertising, sales and warranties. GM allegedly knew about but concealed paint and varnish problems occurring at the Arlington Assembly Plant. The…
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