GM 10-Speed Transmission Problems: What You Should Know
General Motors’ 10-speed transmissions were the subject of a now-completed lawsuit investigation involving issues reported in the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and other GM vehicles. The investigation claimed these transmission issues led to harsh or erratic shifting, loss of power, jerking between gears, hesitation, clunking or whining noises, and difficulty shifting into DRIVE […]
FCA Recalls 20K+ Jeep, Dodge Models For Faulty Instrument Panels
Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, is recalling more than 20,000 Jeep and Dodge electric vehicles due to instrument panel clusters failing to display. Failures of the instrument panel displays in certain 2024–2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles violate FMVSS No. 108 and FMVSS No. 208, federal motor vehicle safety standards that require certain […]
What Qualifies as a Substantial Defect in California Lemon Law?
A substantial defect under California’s Lemon Law is any nonconformity that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of a vehicle covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. If your car keeps breaking down despite repeated dealership visits, you may have more legal protection than you realize. California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act sets a clear standard: when […]
Kia Recalls 141K Carnival Vehicles For Fuel Leaks
Kia will recall more than 141,000 vehicles due to a fuel leak risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases fire risk. The recall, which affects 2022–2026 Kia Carnival minivans, addresses fuel leaks that occur at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe […]
What Happens if a Manufacturer Ignores a CA Lemon Law Demand?
What Happens if a Manufacturer Ignores a CA Lemon Law Demand? When a manufacturer ignores your lemon law demand, California law provides strong consumer protections. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, manufacturers must replace or repurchase a defective vehicle after reasonable repair attempts fail. If they ignore this obligation, consequences include significant civil penalties, recovery […]
Is an Electric Vehicle Covered Under California’s Lemon Law?
Is an Electric Vehicle Covered Under California’s Lemon Law? Yes, electric vehicles are covered under California’s lemon law. If you own or lease an EV in Los Angeles with persistent defects the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you may be entitled to a full buyback or replacement. Under the Song-Beverly […]
Ford Recalls Nearly 423,000 Trucks, SUVs For Windshield Wiper Failure
Ford windshield wiper failure has prompted a recall of an estimated 422,613 model year 2021–2023 trucks and SUVs, for which the remedy is not yet available. Ford and Lincoln owners affected by the recall will receive an interim notification between April 13, 2026 to April 17, 2026. In the meantime, Ford and Lincoln dealers have […]
“Cadillac Lyriq Bricked”: GM Sued Over Lyriq EV Defects
A Cadillac Lyriq EV defect lawsuit was filed against General Motors on April 02, 2026 over allegations of serious electrical, software, battery management and charging-related defects that caused the electric SUVs to become nonfunctional. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, alleges that General Motors was aware of […]
GMC Sierra Transmission Problems and Complaints: What You Should Know
The GMC Sierra pickup truck is one of GMC’s best-selling models in the United States, with a record 348,222 models sold in 2025. Despite its popularity, the GMC Sierra has become associated with ongoing transmission problems, with class action lawsuits alleging serious defects in the 8-speed and 10-speed transmissions. Owners of 2021–2026 GMC Sierra trucks […]
Can Leased Vehicles Qualify for LA Lemon Law Protection?
Your Leased Vehicle Rights Under California’s Lemon Law Attorney in Los Angeles, CA If you’re driving a leased vehicle in Los Angeles that constantly needs repairs, you’re not alone in wondering whether California’s Lemon Law protects you. The good news is that California’s Lemon Law explicitly protects both purchased and leased vehicles, giving lessees the […]