Chevrolet Silverado Truck Vibration

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FREE CONSULTATION ON YOUR CHEVY SILVERADO VIBRATION CONCERN

2015 Chevrolet Silverado trucks have a vibration problem.  The trucks are 6-cylinders, and some suggest a feature called “active fuel management” caused the engine to run erratically on 4 cylinders to achieve  fuel efficiency.    GM has issued service bulletins on the subject, including “PI1354C: Information on Vibration Analysis and Diagnostic” and PIP5228A.  We have set forth reports filed with the NHTSA about the problem.

Owners may be entitled to compensation for repair costs, inconvenience, and other damages.

 

NHTSA Complaints

NHTSA Chevrolet Silverado Truck Vibration

Enclosed are excerpts from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.  You can find recalls and complaints about 2015 Chevy Silverados on the NHTSA website:  https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO%2525202500/PU%25252FCC/4WD

 

Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 3GCUKREH4FG…

SUMMARY:

“The trucks have a vibration that is felt in the steering wheel, floor, seats, accelerator and brake pedals etc. while driving.  The major consensus is that the worst is 76 mph, yet it is felt to a lesser degree at any speed, with some being worse than others.  There are a large number of trucks with this issue, yet General Motors refuses to do anything about it.  It began within a couple weeks of purchasing my truck.  I found people first reporting the issue in 2015, and more recently it continues with the 2015 and 2016 model years.”

Date Complaint Filed: 02/21/2016
Manufacturer: General Motors Chevrolet Truck Vibration

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Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 3GCUKTEC2FG…

SUMMARY:

“I purchased a brand new 2015 Silverado on 7/24/15 and at about 700 miles or so I noticed a bad vibration as the truck was in motion, took it back to the dealer cause I was very upset it being a $56,000.00 truck and all.  They wanted me to leave the truck overnight and did not offer any vehicle to drive so I did not leave it with them.  So I took the truck to Ratfield Tire and had the tires balanced, all 4 tires were out of balance, which I paid for out of pocket myself not GM…  This did not fix the problem of the severe vibration going down the road.  I then took the truck to another dealer for the vibration, they test drove it and confirmed the vibration, did a road force balance on all 4 wheels, then replaced all tires, this also has not fixed the problem, the truck is still vibrating, the entire seat just shakes, I am presently waiting on another appointment with dealer.  The service manager told me himself after replacing all 4 tires that it felt like a balance issue inside the motor which there is no fix, now that is crazy… I feel that this truck should be replaced or my money back entirely.  The truck only has a little over 2000 miles cause it makes me sick to drive it…”

Date Complaint Filed: 01/05/2016
Manufacturer: General Motors Chevrolet Truck Vibration

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Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): 1GC1KXE83FF…

SUMMARY:

“Has a vibration at 65, turns into a bad shake at 75.”

Manufacturer: General Motors Chevrolet Truck Vibration

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Vehicle Identification No. (VIN): Not Available

SUMMARY:

“I was traveling down the highway at approximately 75 mph when I was accelerating over an overpass the vehicle began to vibrate  with an associated humming noise and after about two seconds after each vibration started a very loud and violent banging sound came from under the vehicle that was felt from the inside.”

Manufacturer: General Motors Chevrolet Truck Vibration

 

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Owners of this defective vehicle may be entitled to compensation.  We offer a free consultation as part of our continuing investigation into defects in these cars.  Call (973) 598-1980, or email [email protected]

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Ford PowerShift Transmission Defect

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Owners of the Ford “PowerShift” Transmission have experienced numerous problems.  This includes 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus vehicles.

 

A class action has been filed entitled Vargas, et al. v. Ford Motor Company and Cusick, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, alleging breach of implied and express warranty.  That lawsuit is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. CV12-08388 ABC (FFMx) and 15-cv-08831-AB-FFMx. The lawsuits alleges Ford:

  • failed to disclose the fact that the PowerShift transmission contains one or more design and/or manufacturing defects that cause problems and unsafe conditions, including, but not limited to, suddenly lurching forward, delayed acceleration, and sudden loss of forward propulsion.

Owners of these defective vehicles may be entitled to compensation for loss of use, diminished value, or other claims.  We offer a free consultation on your case.  

Call (973) 598-1980, or email [email protected]

Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado, and Suburban Air Conditioning Problem

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Are you having problems with your Chevy Tahoe, Silverado, or Suburban A/C system?  You may be entitled to compensation.

1. Typical Problems with the Air-Conditioning System

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Owners of the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe 2014-17 have experienced multiple problems with the air-conditioning system. A class action has been filed and owners may be entitled to compensation. The problems have included leaking condensor, blowing hot air,

The diagnosis has included,
* Leaking condenser with replacement needed,
* Faulty hose,
* Air-conditioning additive.

Despite systemic problems, the manufacturer has periodically refused to pay for the repair.

 

2. Inconvenience

Chevrolet Silverado owners have been deprived for weeks or even months of a functioning AC System. Other consequences may include engine stalling because the AC System’s compressor is powered by the engine’s accessory drive belt.

 

3. Causes

One claim explains, automotive AC systems, including the AC Systems in Class Vehicles, are “closed loop” systems that circulate a gaseous refrigerant to cool vehicle cabins. When operating as intended, AC systems should not consume refrigerant or allow it to escape the system. Thus, a vehicle’s AC system will cease to produce cold air only if a system component ceases to function properly, or if the system develops a leak that allows the refrigerant to escape. See General Motor Air-Conditioning Complaint.

 

4. Claims

As the class action complaint says, “GM was and remains under a continuing duty to disclose to Plaintiffs and the members of the Class the true character, quality and nature of the Class Vehicles, that the Defect results from a poor design and/or failures in the manufacturing process, will require costly repairs, poses safety concerns, and diminishes the resale value of the Class Vehicles, in addition to causing Class members to pay out of pocket to repair their Vehicles once the Defect manifests. ”

Additionally, if the compressor seizes while the AC System is in operation, it may place excessive strain on the drive belt, and thereby the Vehicles’ drivetrain, which can result in engine problems.

 

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“I think my car is a lemon.”  Many consumers have checked mileage and time periods but unfortunately there is more.   In practice, the law requires proof of a defect or problem — simply saying you are dissatisfied or worried about the car’s safety or reliability may not be enough.   In New Jersey administrative claims, an expert may be needed; otherwise, the manufacturer will presents its own representative to say the car is performing within specifications, no codes display, and the problems alleged involve characteristics of the car.   If the problem has been fixed, the case will lose in the lemon law administrative court and should be settled or filed elsewhere.

 

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