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GM Escalade Recall Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
GM 6.2 V8 engine recall.
GM 6.2 Liter Engine, Defect Overview
Nature of Defect The GM's L87 V8 engines have a common defect regarding the bearings in their engines which are prone to, and have experienced failure, resulting in breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod and/or engine seizure (the “Bearing Defect”). Oil Consumption Some owners ha...
General Motors 6.2 Liter Engine Problem: Remedies and Compensation
Claims for GM vehicles equipped with the defective 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine
Dealing with Tear Down Payment Requirement in Automobile Service Plans
Cases, statutes explaining the tear down requirement and methods of refuting it.
Common Problems on Vehicles
Endurance Warranty Problems
Problems with Endurance Warranty and legal remedies.
Problems with Warranty Providers Fidelity Warranty Services
Fidelity Warranty Services Many consumers have experienced problems with Fidelity Warranty Services. BBB Rating: Accredited with an A+ rating Complaints (last 3 years): 241 total Consumer Affairs: 1.6/5 (262 reviews) BBB Customer Reviews: 1.09/5 (43 reviews) Most common complaints Engine...
Recall alone does not show a defect under the lemon law
There are periodic recalls but the existence of the notice does not demonstrate a defect. Generally a consumer must independently show problems and their impact on use, value, or safety.
Problems with Automobile Service Providers
Sources for complaint against automobile service providers.
How to Rebut an As-Is Disclaimer in a Used Car Sale
How to rebut an as-is clause in a used car sale.
Pro Bono Lawyer
Pro Bono legal services, criteria for retention.
Common Mistakes Chat GpT Makes in Analyzing Legal Cases
Chat GPT and other programs can provide help on legal cases but they do make mistakes. Here's some common ones.
Defending Claims by LVNV Funding: and Overview
Defendant LVNV Claims
10 Mistakes Pro Se Litigants
10 Mistakes Pro Se Litigants Make in Court
2023 Silverado & GMC Sierra Radio Updates: 23-NA-143 and Other Software Fixes
Owners of 2023 Chevy Silverado and 2023 GMC Sierra trucks are hearing a lot about radio "campaigns," programming, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) such as 23-NA-143. Service advisers may say the software is "up to date," yet you still have glitches or sound cutting in and out. This blog post focuses on those software updates themselves: what they are, why GM released them, and how New York and New Jersey owners should document them...
2023 Silverado & GMC Sierra Radio No Sound: Understanding the Audio Failure
If you’re driving a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado radio no sound truck – or you’ve had a 2023 GMC Sierra no sound episode – you’re not imagining it. Many owners report that the screen looks normal, but the cabin is completely quiet, sometimes with no warning chimes at all...
Used Car Fraud Checklist: What to Do in the First 72 Hours
When a serious problem shows up right after a used car purchase, most people lose leverage in the same way. They wait, argue by phone, or keep driving until the story gets blurry...
Arbitration Clauses in Used Car Contracts: What Changes and What to Prepare
You find a problem after purchase, you push back, and the dealer points to the contract and says: “You have to arbitrate.” That can feel like a dead end. It usually is not. But arbitration changes how the dispute runs, what it costs, and how fast it moves...
Cleared Warning Lights and Masked Defects After a Used Car Sale in NJ and NY
You test drove the car. No warning lights. The dealer said it was inspected. Then a few days later the check engine light comes on, the car starts misfiring, or it overheats. Sometimes that is normal used car risk. Sometimes it is a defect that was masked just long enough to close the sale...
Hidden Fees and Add-Ons in Used Car Deals: How to Spot the Mismatch (NJ / NY)
You go in for a car you can afford. The listing price looks reasonable. Then you’re in the finance office staring at a different number (loaded with “doc,” “prep,” and “protection” charges you didn’t expect). Sometimes fees are normal. Sometimes they’re a problem...
Does “As-Is” Mean You’re Stuck? What It Does and Doesn’t Mean in Used Car Sales (NJ / NY)
Dealers say “as-is” like it ends the conversation. Sometimes it does – for warranty-style complaints. But “as-is” is not a free pass to sell a car with a story that isn’t true. The real issue is usually proof: what was represented, what was hidden, and what you can document...
2020-2024 Chevy Silverado: Coolant Temperature Service Bulletins & Special Coverage
If you own a 2020–2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L Duramax and keep hearing about Chevy Silverado coolant temperature service bulletins or a 15-year/150,000-mile program, you’re really asking one thing: “Does my truck qualify for the special coverage on the coolant control valve?” This page focuses on that coverage and the key bulletins...
2020-2024 Chevy Silverado: Duramax Coolant Valve Issue
Owners of 2020–2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 trucks with the 3.0L Duramax are seeing a growing pattern of coolant problems tied to the Silverado 3.0 coolant control valve. A simple check-engine light can quickly turn into loud fans, reduced power, and weeks at the dealership.
2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvettes Catching Fire: Gas Station Owner Stories
When videos of Corvettes catching fire at gas stations started circulating online, many 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and ZR1 owners went straight to the forums. A single Corvette Z06 discussion on CorvetteForum has drawn hundreds of posts, with owners trading photos, near-miss stories, and first impressions of the recall and fire risk...