Volkswagen recalls Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs
More than 1,600 Volkswagen SUVs may have brake problems due to the master cylinder. October 28, 2024 — More than 1,600 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles are being recalled because they may lose braking ability. The recalled 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may have an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer installed in the brake master cylinder, which may clog the brake fluid port. "The incorrect secondary piston spring retainer may be installed in the brake master cylinder. The incorrect part, which is shorter than specified, may prevent the piston from returning to the correct rest position, potentially blocking the brake fluid port." — Volkswagen Spring retainers for different car manufacturers are mixed with Volkswagen spring retainers. Volkswagen discovered the problem in August when it was filling vehicles with brake fluid. VW Atlas drivers should be aware of a spongy brake pedal, reduced braking effect, or a brake odor. The brake warning light may…
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…
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…
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