A consumers report published this month could have some Tesla Model S drivers wondering if their cars could be lemons. When ConsumerReports.org first tested the Model S, they described the vehicles as a revolutionary car from an innovative automaker. In May 2013, they gave the Model S a score of 99 %, receiving a Consumer Reports’ recommendation. But over the last 15,743 miles, their test car developed some minor problems. These problems include: Continue reading
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Instrument Panel Failure In 2014 Silverado And Sierra Trucks
General Motors is petitioning the NHTSA to not recall certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra trucks for a technical hiccup that could result in the instrument panel display being temporarily interrupted.
According to a non-compliance report sent to the NHTSA last October, under certain rare circumstances, when an owner uses the steering wheel controls to browse songs from an external device plugged into one of the vehicle’s USB ports, the instrument cluster could reset. When the instrument cluster resets, the analog gauges and identifications, the shift position indicator, and the cruise control could briefly turn off. In addition, some of the instrument cluster warning lights may also illuminate briefly without a condition being present. Continue reading
Fire Shows The Importance Of Getting Auto Recalls Fixed
An Indianapolis woman is encouraging all automobile owners to make sure recalls have been fixed on their vehicles after her 2006 Trailblazer bursts into flames. Continue reading
Should GM Expand Its Ignition Switch Recall?
A recall of certain 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles has raised safety concerns on whether General Motors should have included four more models. In October 2006, GM sent dealers a technical service bulletin (TSB) warning about an ignition problem that could prevent the airbags from deploying. (NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin Number: 050235007) 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
2013 Ford F150 Turbo Power Loss During Acceleration
Is your 2013 Ford F150 pickup experiencing reduced power during hard acceleration?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have opened a preliminary evaluation (PE13-018) to investigate 95 reports alleging reduced engine power during hard acceleration in certain 2011 through 2013 Ford F150 trucks equipped with 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engines. Continue reading
What Is The California Lemon Law?
Is your vehicle spending too much time at the repair shop? Has a technician tried to repeatedly fix the problem only to have it resurface or a different problem occur? It sounds like your vehicle could be a lemon and you could qualify for protection under the California Lemon Law. Continue reading
California Lemon Law Usage Fees
The California Lemon Law is designed to protect car buyers who have purchased or leased a lemon. If your new car, truck, or SUV cannot be repaired by an authorized dealer after a reasonable number of repair attempts, you could qualify to get the manufacturer to repurchase your vehicle and get your money back. Used vehicles can also qualify if it was purchased while the manufacturer’s original new car warranty was in effect, or if it was a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. Continue reading
