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Updated 2/24/09
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Companies: GM – General Motors – Chevrolet – Buick – Oldsmobile – Pontiac
Website Link to access the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement and get YOUR Stake: Dexcool Settlement Administrator Site
Direct link to the settlement sign-up page here
Missouri Residents Go Here
Address to submit paper claim:
Dex Cool Litigation
P.O.Box 9239
Dublin, OH 43017-4639
Phone Number for Assistance: 866-245-4291
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Details: The amount of reimbursement for which you are eligible depends on (i) when the Covered Repair was performed and (ii) the amount you actually paid, as described below:
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- For a Covered Repair made within five years after initial vehicle delivery:
You are eligible to be reimbursed the documented amount you paid out-of-pocket up to $400, if you were not previously fully reimbursed.
- For a Covered Repair made within five years after initial vehicle delivery:
However, if you can document that the Covered Repair required you to pay over $1,500 to address an internal coolant leak, your reimbursement level may be different. If so, you can elect to request reimbursement of 40% of the amount you paid out-of-pocket up to $800, if you were not previously fully reimbursed.
(An internal coolant leak means that coolant leaked from one vehicle component into another component. Whereas an external coolant leak means that coolant leaked from inside a vehicle component to the exterior of the vehicle.)
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- For a Covered Repair made in the sixth year after initial vehicle delivery:
You are eligible to be reimbursed the documented amount you paid out-of-pocket up to $100, if you were not previously fully reimbursed.
- For a Covered Repair made in the sixth year after initial vehicle delivery:
- For a Covered Repair made in the seventh year after initial vehicle delivery:
You are eligible to be reimbursed the documented amount you paid out-of-pocket up to $50, if you were not previously fully reimbursed.
If you paid for more than one Covered Repair (whether on the same vehicle or on different vehicles included in the proposed settlement), you may make a separate claim for each repair.
GM vehicles listed below are covered. Please note, below is for everyone BUT those in Missouri. If you’re in Missouri, please Go Here for more details.
There are three groups of vehicles that are covered by the settlement: Group A Vehicles, Group B Vehicles, and Group C Vehicles. Each group of vehicles is listed below, followed by the Covered Repairs for which cash reimbursement is available under the proposed settlement.
| GROUP A VEHICLES
Model years 1995-2003 Equipped with 3.1-liter or 3.4-liter V6 engine, manufactured before April 10, 2003 with a nylon/silicone lower intake manifold gasket. |
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| Buick | Century, Rendezvous, Regal, Skylark |
| Chevrolet | Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Venture, Corsica, Beretta, Lumina APV |
| Oldsmobile | Alero, Cutlass (Supreme and Ciera), Silhouette |
| Pontiac | Aztek, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Montana, Trans Sport |
Note: Some of these vehicles may have been offered for sale with an engine other than a 3.1-liter or 3.4 -liter V6 engine. Any of the above models sold with an engine other than a 3.1-liter or 3.4 -liter V6 engine are not included and are not eligible to make a claim.
Group A Covered Repairs: Replacement of failed nylon/silicone lower intake manifold gasket.
| GROUP B VEHICLES
Model years 1995-2004 Equipped with 3.8-liter V6 engine (internal GM engine designation RPO L36). |
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| Buick | LeSabre, Park Avenue, Regal, Riviera |
| Chevrolet | Camaro, Impala, Lumina, Monte Carlo |
| Oldsmobile | Eighty-Eight, Intrigue, LSS, Ninety-Eight |
| Pontiac | Bonneville, Firebird, Grand Prix |
Note: Some of these vehicles may have been offered for sale with an engine other than a 3.8-liter V6 engine RPO L36. Any of the above models sold with an engine other than a 3.8-liter V6 engine RPO L36 are not included and are not eligible to make a claim.
Group B Covered Repairs: Repairs necessitated by engine coolant sealing issues, including replacement of throttle body gasket, upper intake manifold gasket, lower intake manifold gasket, or intake manifold.
| GROUP C VEHICLES
Model years 1995-2000 Equipped with 4.3-liter V6 engine |
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| Chevrolet | Blazer, Chevrolet S-10 |
| GMC | Envoy, Jimmy, S-15 |
| Oldsmobile | Bravada |
Group C Covered Repairs: Repairs necessitated by cooling-system sludge, including cooling-system flush, heater core repairs, water pump repairs, or radiator cap replacement. “Sludge” refers to a rust-like material that can form in the cooling system and whose formation is related to use of Dex-Cool.
If you own one of the models listed above, but (i) with a different engine size than what is listed, or (ii) the vehicle was manufactured using a lower intake manifold gasket other than a nylon/silicone gasket, or (iii) the vehicle is a Group A vehicle manufactured after April 9, 2003, then you are not covered by the settlement and are not eligible to file a claim.
Purchased From: Various GM vehicles model years 1995 – 2004
Claims Accepted Until (YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CLAIM BY THIS DATE!): Postmarked by October, 27th, 2008
Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Amount(s): $24,200,000 which includes $16,500,000 in attorney fees + $1,550,000 in “expenses”.
TCA Staff Tidbit: So, straight to the point. . . Did you encounter ANY problems related to your radiator or cooling system in one of the GM cars covered in this lawsuit? If so, make sure to submit your claim. You probably won’t get all of the money you put into the car to repair it, but you should get at least SOME of it back. At least enough for a nice dinner out for two! If you lost the receipts, you’re out of luck, but hopefully your garage or dealer will reprint them for you. That’s it! A long post, sorry about that, but there’s a lot of material to cover.
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36 thoughts onGM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I own a 1996 Buick Skylark and a 1997 Chevy Malibu. I caught the the leak on the malibu after my oil was contaminated with anti freeze. The top of the engine is off the car for repairs. On the Buick I replaced the intake at 50,000 miles and at 103,000 miles the leak caused the camshaft to break. Now what am I supposed to do? Both are the 3.1 engines. GM, please send a check to replace both engines.
Craig Weltzin
Seattle WA.
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
First it was the water pump and and then it was the engine which now has cost me over $3000.00 out of pocket for my 3.8/six cylinder 1999 Buick LeSabre.
I had filed for my claim with valid documents well in advance of the closing date for filing and have yet to receive a single penny…
I believe the law firm is just as crooked as GM is…
Ray Boudreau
Indiana
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I have a 2000 chevy venture i just changed the antifreeze and just heard about this from a friend i am pissed , i put new brakes on it i keep the oil changed in it i now have to replace the cam shaft sensor ive had to spend 900.00 dollars on the computer in the car that the stupid dealer had to fix 4 times the engine is now ticking the windows on the drivers side and passenger side stop half way up i have to give them a pull to get them the rest of the way up the air bag light stays on engine light to. i think we should take our GM vehicles to the headquarters and park them right in front of there building and leave them there and never by another GM AGAIN CAUSE I SURE AS HELL WONT Ford here i come .
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Never heard about this class action but I’m here to tell you that my ’96 Chevy Corsica 3.1 6 cylinder w/ 108k has the same problem as everyone elses… coolant leak do to intake manifold. Had the car 11 years and only real expense was 2 alternators. Now the biggie finally hit and the car is pretty much shot. The leak caused internal damage. I was hoping to drive it a few more years but I guess that won’t happen. I now intend to buy foreign.
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I own five of the subject vehicles, two 3.1’s, two 3.8’s and one 5.7 truck. I first discovered a coolant leak, replaced the faulty intake gaskets, thoroughly flushed and changed all five vehicles over to good old “green antifreeze! No more problems, usually flush and fill every two years or 30,000 miles. I have well over 160,000 on two the the vehicles, the others are over 120,000 without any issues. The GM pink stuff is called “Dex-Cruel” for a reason!
Fool me once, shame on you….fool me twice, shame on me!
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I am writing this letter in regards to my vehicle . I have a chev venture that I purchased in 2004 , at that time I thought that it was a good deal . I had problems also with the intake gasket which cost me over a $1000 to repair , I was told by an employee that there was a class action suit against the company for this defect . I have relatives that retired from this company so we have always purchase GM cars . I can believe that this matter is handled so unprofessionally , I submitted necessary documents to be reinburst for the cost never even got a letter stating what would be done , I am so disappointed with this situation .
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I filed a 2claims on my 2000 chevy malibu.dexcool problem havent heard anything no letter email nothing
i would greatly appreciate a reply i filed claims before the dead line. a friend of mine got a letter saying she wasnt getting anything. please give me a reply on my claims. its now july14,2009. thanks alot,
lisa a benton
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GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Nothing like throwing good money after bad money. I spend extra bucks to get a carfax report to send with my claim needing more information showing ownership and milage with dates on my Jimmy. Also sent the information requested on two occassions >:ocertified with return receipt, adding another $30 to try to collect this claim and now it looks like I will get nothing because of the bankrupcy!
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
My 2001 S10 was not included in this lawsuit. At 77000 miles my radiator hose busted. Had to replace. New DexCool was added. 30000 miles later the radiator busted. Had to replace. New DexCool added. Now, 20000 miles later, I am replacing the water pump. Orange sludge is everywhere. No DexCool will be used this time. I WILL NEVER, EVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. Furthermore, I will let everyone I know they need to STAY AWAY from these sorry GM vehicles.
GM Dexcool Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Nothing but junk GM builds I got nothing after turning in reciepts . GM re-invented? Ha! This company is out of business it may take a few years but after the bankruptcy is temporarily over they will go bust for good/ There is nobody in their right mind that has gone through the problems of GM products that would buy another!