A month after purchasing a 2014 GMC Acadia, the owner of the SUV found himself returning to the dealership for repairs. He subsequently had to take the vehicle in four more times to try and repair a loss of power, Stabili Trak and ABS light problems, and severe vibrations. These defects resulted in the vehicle being towed in on several occasions. At this point he was concerned about the safety of his family and decided to call the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. Continue reading
Category Archives: General Motors
Chevy Cruze & Volt Affected By Steering Problem
A small number of Chevrolet 2014-2015 Cruze and 2015 Volt vehicle owners will be receiving notices to return to their dealerships to replace the steering gear assembly. According to the defect report, the inner tie rod attachment to the steering gear may not have been tightened to specifications and could separate from the steering gear without warning. If this happens, drivers could experience a complete loss of steering. Continue reading
Chevy Spark & Sonic Loss Of Warning Chimes
General Motors have announced that certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 114 S5.1.3, “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention” and to FMVSS 208 S7.3, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
The radio software in these vehicles may cause the radio to lock up. The radio display will go blank and stops playing all audio functions, including vehicle chimes related to warnings for key left in ignition and driver safety belt not in use. In addition to the vehicle chime malfunction, the radio may not turn off, causing battery drain and a potential no start condition. Continue reading
2015 Cadillac ATS & CTS Brake Defect
On June 09, 2015 General Motors announced that they will be asking a small number of 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS owners to return to their dealerships for repairs. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the vehicle service brakes may have been fractured during manufacturing. If the bracket breaks the vehicle service brakes will not function. (The parking brakes will continue to function properly.) Continue reading
2010 GMC Acadia Repeated Repair Attempts
The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were approached by the owner of a 2010 GMC Acadia who was currently on active military duty in California. He was uncertain whether his vehicle qualified as a lemon because it had been purchased in another state. We explained that the California Lemon Law was expanded in January 2008. It allows military service personnel who have purchased a vehicle outside of California to be protected under the California lemon law if on active duty in the state. Continue reading
2015 Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon Brake Defect
General Motors (GM) have decided that a defect related to vehicle safety exists in certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon trucks. The problem could result in longer brake pedal travel and stopping distances, increasing the risk of an accident. Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Silverado Buyback For Engine Defects
After six (6) unsuccessful repair attempts, the owner of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado decided to contact our California lemon law offices for advice. He was experiencing repeated problems with several systems in his truck, including smoke from the exhaust, a check engine light that remains on, and a defective rear door. Despite numerous complaints, his GMC dealer was unable to fix the problems. Continue reading
Seats Could Detach In Chevy & GMC Trucks
According to reports filed on the NHTSA website, certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon trucks may fail to meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for seating systems. An investigation opened in January found certain seat frame attachment hooks, securing the drivers and passenger seats, may have not been properly attached to the vehicle body during the assembly process. The seat could detach, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Continue reading