Q. What vehicles are included

A. GM equipped the following makes and model years with the L87 Engine:  a) 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade b) 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV c) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 d) 2021–2024 Chevrolet Tahoe e) 2021–2024 Chevrolet Suburban f) 2019–2024 GMC Sierra 1500 g) 2021–2024 GMC Yukon  h) 2021–2024 GMC Yukon XL  Those vehicles listed above in which the L87 Engines were installed are defined in the complaint as the “Class Vehicles.”

Q. What Remedies Does the Class Action Provide 

A. Currently None.  There is no settlement or judgment, and instead various motions are proceeding.  

Q. Is the Law Office of Howard Gutman, author of this post, class counsel. 

A.  No, we are an office representing individuals who have had problems with the 6.2 engine.  

Q. Is there a cost to obtain representation from your office. 

A. No, our office is handling L87 engine defect claims on a contingency basis, meaning we are only paid with a settlement or allocation of fees from the manufacturer with the client's consent. 

Q. Can I have the Class Action Attorney Represent Me. 

A. Probably not.   If they are arguing that the class method is the best one to address claims, it would be difficult to represent a purchaser on an individual basis.  While there are class representatives (persons with typical claims), that has been done already, and it would take court permission to change the class representatives. 

Timing and Resolution  

Q. When will the class action be resolved. 

A. The date is unknown. Typically class action cases take several years.  The case can be settled at several times, after court mediation, when a hearing date is set, or on some other date. 

Projected Settlement Terms 

 Q. What will the settlement provide when it does occur 

 A.  A full repurchase or vehicle exchange is unlikely.  Such a resolution could cost in the hundreds of millions if not billions counting all the eligible claimants.  It will be tough to structure a settlement, there is substantial evidence of a defect but typically class resolutions involve lesser amounts.  

Q. Can I reject the class settlement and proceed on my own.  

A. Yes, indeed you can retain a lawyer now.  However, if you receive notice of a proposed settlement, and do not opt out, you will ultimately be bound by the settlement.   
 

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