GMC Lemon Law
If your GMC has repeated problems that won’t go away, we can help.
Lemon Law Help can answer any questions you have about your potentially defective GMC. We can also provide answers about possible GM lemon law settlements.
If you decide to go forward with a GMC lemon law case, we can offer free legal representation and help you get cash compensation, a vehicle replacement, or a buyback under the California Lemon Law.
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GMC Lemon Law Litigation
Auto manufacturers will sometimes release faulty cars, trucks, and other vehicles to the public. GMC is no exception, with several product liability lawsuits targeting parent company General Motors over the years. Owners of GMC vehicles should look out for the following signs of a lemon vehicle:
- Excessive Oil Consumption
- Sudden Jerking While Driving
- Transmission Failure
- Check Engine Light Turns On
- Hard Up and Down Shifting
- Fluid Leaks: Motor Oil, Steering Oil, Coolant Fluid, Transmission Fluid
- Sudden Deceleration
- Vehicle Stalls While Driving
If these or any other vehicle problems repeatedly appear, your GMC may be a lemon, and you may be entitled to part of an existing lemon law settlement with General Motors.
Learn more about what California’s lemon law can do for you. If you want to seek legal remedies from your auto manufacturer, consult an attorney to discuss your GMC lemon law rights.
Multiple GMC models have been involved in recalls or litigation in recent years, including an engine failure recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles this April that included the GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL. If you’re experiencing chronic issues with your vehicle, you may be eligible for a GMC lemon law case.
Defective Ignition Switches
General Motors’ most notorious case of misconduct involved the installation of defective ignition switches, which caused engines to shut off and disable safety mechanisms such as brakes and airbags.
The defect caused more than 100 deaths. General Motors allegedly knew about the issue for at least ten years by the time it started a recall in 2014, which eventually affected 30 million vehicles across the globe.
Several lawsuits were filed against General Motors for the defective ignition switches that same year. Overall, GM committed more than $1 billion toward settlements related to the faulty ignition switches, with the most recent group of lawsuits settling for more than $120 million in 2020.
While no GMC models were directly impacted by the recall, the situation speaks to a long history of safety-related failures and delayed action for General Motors and its subsidiaries.
Engine and Transmission Defects in GMC Vehicles
General Motors has faced multiple lawsuits for installing defective 8-speed and 6-speed transmissions into some GMC vehicles. Affected GMC models include 2015–2019 Canyon, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Yukon Denali XL vehicles.
While only certain models were targeted in the lawsuits, some of the symptoms involved are common issues reported by GMC owners, including shaking, shuddering, hesitating, difficulty stopping, and other problems. If your Yukon, Sierra, or other vehicle has constant issues with laggy acceleration or a jerky driving experience, you may have a GMC lemon.
Ecotec Engines
Another lawsuit, which General Motors settled for more than $40 million, alleged that the automaker installed defective Ecotec engines that caused high oil consumption in some vehicles. Affected GMC models include 2010–2013 GMC Terrain vehicles.
Diesel Fuel Injection Pumps
Some GMC diesel vehicles have landed in legal hot water for their CP4 fuel injection pumps, which allegedly run dry and destroy themselves due to incompatibility with American diesel fuel. When these pumps self-destruct, the vehicles can fail without warning. Affected GMC models include 2010–2011 Sierra, 2010–2011 Savana, 2011–2016 Sierra 2500HD, and 2011–2016 Sierra 3500HD vehicles.
Duramax Diesel Litigation
Consumer pollution lawsuits have also targeted GMC vehicles. A 2017 lawsuit alleges that GM installed software in its 2011–2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks to cheat federal and state emissions tests. The lawsuit claims that some 705,000 GM diesel trucks are actively generating several times the legal limit of toxic pollutants.
Cheating emissions tests doesn’t just create regulatory issues. It can also cause vehicles to perform outside of their advertised specifications and violate consumers’ trust, forming the basis for a potential lemon law case against GMC.
Do You Have a GMC Lemon?
Under California law, a vehicle is considered a “lemon” when:
- It has ongoing issues that impact its safety, use, or value
- Those issues aren’t caused by abuse, neglect, or maintenance problems, and
- The issues are still present after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
You may qualify for a reimbursement or replacement if you’ve tried to get your car fixed under warranty multiple times or had to endure long periods of time in the repair shop. Make sure to save any receipts, records, or other documents related to your efforts to fix your car, and keep thorough notes. Your next step is to seek legal advice from an experienced lemon law attorney.
Speak with Our Lemon Law Attorneys
Lemon Law Help has secured the #1 annual lemon law verdict in California multiple times, achieving record-breaking settlements for our clients. While other firms are content with settling for the bare minimum, we roll up our sleeves and fight relentlessly to secure double or even triple the compensation.
We’ve spent over 15 years helping more than 10,000 consumers get the recovery they deserve after purchasing a defective vehicle. With a proven success rate of over 99%, our team has the expertise, track record, and resources to get you the best possible results. Contact us online or call 833-208-8181 today to get a free consultation.
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