According to the lawsuit, a valve train defect might cause vehicles to stall, hesitate, lose power while driving, or catch fire, all increasing the risk of a collision. GM made and sold these vehicles without disclosing that their AFM Lifters were defective in design, and if the defective engine valve-lifter is unremedied for too long, the entire engine can be damaged, necessitating an expensive full engine replacement.
The class of vehicles impacted includes 2014 – 2021 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac models equipped with a 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L V8 engine, AFM or DFM fuel management systems. Needless to say, the class covers quite a few vehicles. Plaintiffs allege not only that GM sold or leased these vehicles without disclosing that the AFM lifters were defective, but also that the manufacturer failed to fix the issue by replacing the parts with the same faulty components.
Although class action lawsuits often indicate large scale motor safety defects impacting thousands, individual lemon law claims are often far better for the average consumer. Whereas lemon law cases can result in refunds or meaningful cash settlements, class action settlements often deliver less. If you own or lease a 2014 – 2021 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac model equipped with a 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L V8 engine, and if you have experienced engine or AFM Lifter problems, a lemon law claim might a better decision than waiting for the class action to wind its way through the court system.
If you bought an impacted vehicle in California and have taken it in for servicing multiple times to repair this engine defect or others, your vehicle might be protected by California’s lemon law. To find out if you qualify for lemon law help, fill out the form below.
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