Is Your GM Vehicle Spending More Time in the Shop Than on the Road?
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If your Chevy, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac eeps going back to the shop for the same defect, you may have a General Motors lemon law claim. The Lemon Reps handle General Motors lemon law claims nationwide, at no cost to you. That includes owners caught up in the GM V8 engine lawsuit. You do not have to live with a vehicle that cannot stay fixed. Get a free case review today. See our guide to Chevrolet transmission claims.
Your GM vehicle may qualify when the same defect has been repaired two or more times for a safety issue, three to four times for other issues, or it has been out of service 30 or more cumulative days, and the problem substantially impairs its use, value, or safety.
Thresholds change from state to state, so check your state for the exact standard. Most state lemon laws run 18 to 24 months or 18,000 to 24,000 miles, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act can extend coverage further. If you have a written warranty and repeat failures, that is enough to start a free review.
You bought a GM vehicle expecting it to last. Instead you got repairs that did not hold. That is not your fault, and you should not be the one paying for it. As your General Motors lemon law team, here is how we help:
If you own a GM truck or SUV with the 6.2L V8 engine, you have likely seen news of the General Motors V8 engine lawsuit. Here is what it is, and how it compares to a claim of your own.
The lawsuit is a class action over a defect in GM’s 6.2L V8 gas engine, engine code L87. Owners report that faulty connecting rods and crankshafts can cause the engine to knock, lose power, or stall while driving. In April 2025, GM issued safety recall 25V-274 for this engine. GM’s filing with NHTSA covers 597,571 U.S. vehicles. (Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 25V-274, nhtsa.gov)
The recall covers the 6.2L V8 (L87) in these 2021 to 2024 models:
The class action versus your own claim. The General Motors V8 engine lawsuit seeks one shared remedy for a large group and can take years. A General Motors lemon law claim is your own case, built on your repair orders, and often resolves far sooner. Many owners pursue a lemon law claim and still keep their place in the class action.
To confirm your vehicle, find your 17-character VIN on the lower left of your windshield and enter it at the official NHTSA recall and VIN lookup. A match means an open recall is tied to your vehicle, and a repair that did not hold can support a claim.
Find out if your GM vehicle qualifies. We will tell you honestly which path fits your case. Call (855) 785-4858 or request a free case review.
Yes. A General Motors lemon law claim is not limited to the V8. It can cover almost any GM engine with a defect your dealer cannot fix in a reasonable number of tries, including the 2.7L TurboMax engine, the Duramax diesel, or GM’s EV systems.
One important note: the TurboMax engine is a different engine from the one in the lawsuit. The General Motors V8 engine lawsuit is about the 6.2L V8 (L87) only. If your TurboMax or another GM engine keeps failing, you may still have a lemon, even though it is not part of that lawsuit.
A typical General Motors buyback funds within 30 to 90 days from the signed settlement. Timeline depends on case complexity:
Clean cases (long battery delays, repeated engine failures, repeated transmission repair attempts)
Standard contested cases
Ultium EV Software disputes
CPO coverage disputes
The check is released after vehicle surrender and title clearance. Financed vehicles add a little time, because lienholders are paid directly. Drive a different make? We cover all manufacturers nationwide.
You bought a GM built to last. If it cannot stay out of the shop, let us help you get your money back. Request a free case review or call (855) 785-4858.
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Last updated: October 2026. Reviewed on: October 2026. This content is for informational purposes and is not legal advice.
“Lemon Law protects owners and lessees of vehicles with substantial defects.” –– Joseph Novel, Esq., National Lemon Law Attorney
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No! You pay nothing out of pocket. If your case qualifies, the manufacturer covers all legal costs—so there’s no risk to you.
Many settlements are based on the purchase price minus a mileage offset, plus incidentals. Vehicle value and the repair pattern matter most. Higher-value trucks and luxury SUVs can produce higher recoveries.
GM lemon law settlements can take two forms. The first is a class action settlement where GM agrees to compensate a large group of affected consumers, typically involving a specific defect across multiple model years. The second is an individual settlement negotiated directly between your attorney and GM on your behalf. Individual GM lemon law settlements generally result in higher compensation than class action payouts because they are tailored to the specific losses you experienced.
GM processes all brand buybacks through its Reacquired Vehicle Team at the Warren, Michigan corporate campus, with brand-specific customer service numbers routing you to the same team. An attorney sends formal demand letters directly to GM’s legal department, which moves the case past the first-line customer service loop.
It may. The GM ignition switch defect affected millions of Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles and is one of the most significant automotive safety scandals in U.S. history. If your vehicle was part of the recall and you experienced defects related to the ignition switch, you may still have grounds for a GM Lemon Law claim depending on your state’s laws and the timing of your repair attempts. Even if your vehicle was repaired under the recall, if the underlying defect or related issues persist, a separate GM Lemon Law claim may be appropriate.
