Controversial supplier contract purchasing terms adopted by General Motors last year, will be changed by the automobile manufacturer after suppliers say that the terms expose them to greater warranty liability. Although the new terms and conditions applied to only new purchase contracts, supplier executives and attorneys said they were uncomfortable with elements of the new contract. The new terms and conditions extended the automaker’s rights giving GM more authority to recover warranty and safety recall costs, to acquire suppliers’ intellectual property rights, and to access their financial information. Continue reading
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2008 GMC Acadia Buyback For Steering & Transmission Problems
A man from Simi Valley California contacted us about his 2008 GMC Acadia. It had over 50,000 miles on the vehicle but his recurrent problems had started at just over 5,000 miles. He kept having problems with the steering column and transmission. After 10 repairs he decided it was time to call the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc. He was a previous client of Mr. Delsack’s so he knew the drill. He emailed us copies of his purchase agreement, repair orders, registration, and title (he owned the vehicle). Mr. Delsack reviewed the paper work and called him as he thought his vehicle qualified under the California Lemon Law and agreed to represent him again. Continue reading
Repeated Check Engine Light On 2014 Silverado Or Sierra Truck?
Owners of certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks equipped with 4.3L or 5.3L engines, may experience an illuminated “check engine warning light” when the vehicle is idling in cold temperatures. GM has reported that approximately 300,000 full size pickups are at risk of fire because of the problem and are asking owners to not leave their trucks unattended while idling, until repairs can be made. Continue reading
Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Fuel Pump Failure
General Motors has identified a defect in certain 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra chassis cab vehicles equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. The safety defect was found as a result of an investigation into increased warranty claims of the fuel transfer pump. Continue reading
2008 Chevrolet Silverado California Lemon Law Buyback
(Note: Names have been omitted and some information may have been changed to protect client privacy.)
In August 2008 a client of ours purchased a new Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle ran relatively well except for a few minor problems with the doors and drive-shaft. In April 2010 he started hearing a clunking noise which he described to be coming from the transmission. Over the next few years and after several repair attempts, our client decided to contact the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C.. Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Electrical Problem
General Motor’s have identified an electrical installation error in certain 2013 Chevy Malibu sedans equipped with an eight way power front seat and passenger seat options. The wiring harness in these vehicles may have been installed poorly and could chafe against the seat frame, eventually wearing through the wires insulation. A short in the electrical system could result in unintended movement of the seat, sparking, intermittent lighting, melted wiring, smoke or a fire. Continue reading
2012 Chevy Traverse Lemon Buyback For Airbags
Our client was distraught when the air bag warning light on her 2012 Chevrolet Traverse kept flashing on the display panel. The dealer in Irvine, CA was unable to correct this safety defect even after several opportunities. Being frightened of what may happen if she were to be involved in an accident she contacted our firm to see if we could get the manufacturer to buy back her car. Continue reading
GM Pickup Truck Seat Failure
General Motors is recalling almost twenty thousand 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra full size pickup trucks because the front seats may not meet the federal safety standards for seat protection. Continue reading
