Camaro Starter Problems Could Leave You Stranded, Says Disappointed Owner

According to recent consumer reports, General Motors (GM) may have manufactured and sold defective, and potentially dangerous, Chevrolet Camaros to thousands of consumers.

About Camaro Starter Problems Lawsuit

In August, plaintiff Chris T. filed a Camaro class action lawsuit against Detroit-based General Motors, the largest American manufacturer of cars and trucks. According to Chris, in 2017 he purchased a used 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with approximately 18,000 miles. He claims that he researched the vehicle’s safety and reliability on GM’s website and in online vehicle forums. Chris also claims he test drove the vehicle at a dealership. Although Chris says his research indicated that the Camaro was a safe and reliable vehicle, in May 2019, about two years after purchasing the car, he began experiencing problems. According to Chris’s lawsuit, “the car would start slowly, especially soon after it had been driven. Eventually, it failed to start at all.”

Chris claims that he took the Camaro to a GM dealership in Delaware, where his battery, wiring, and starter were replaced under the vehicle’s warranty. However, this allegedly did not fix the issue, and the defect occurred again starting in summer 2020. However, the Camaro now had 40,000 miles and was no longer covered by the warranty. GM’s Camaro warranty covers the vehicles for three years from the date of purchase, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Allegations

According to Chris’s lawsuit, the Camaro starter has a defect that causes the starter to fail prematurely. He alleges that a problem with the part’s heat shield which may then damage the vehicle’s wiring and battery, rendering the vehicle undrivable.

Chris also claims that GM is aware of the starter defect, and has continued to sell the allegedly defective vehicles anyway. He believes that GM learned of the defect in a variety of ways: pre-production testing, customer service phone calls, dealer audits, and consumer complaints. On forums such as Camaro5, consumers have posted about Camaro starter problems after being driven, or during hot weather.

GM has also taken steps to conceal the defect in order to avoid paying for repairs, the lawsuit alleges. It would be costly to replace the wiring and starter, and these replacements may be made several times without fixing the underlying defect. Chris claims that in order to avoid these costs, GM has blamed the starter problems on bad batteries or the actions of the vehicles’ owners, and has refused to cover the costs to rectify the issue, even when the vehicles are under warranty.

A failed starter could leave a driver stranded, or worse, damage the electrical system or the engine, something that could result in Camaros losing power while being operated, a potentially perilous situation if this were to occur on a highway.

If you have experienced Camaro starter problems, you may be eligible to speak with an experienced attorney about your legal options. Some Camaro owners may be eligible to join or file a class action lawsuit against GM. Filing a class action lawsuit is a way to pursue reimbursement or compensation for the costs of repairing a defective vehicle, as well as compensation for any injuries or medical expenses related to the defect.

Chris’s GM Lawsuit is Case No: 1:20-cv-01137-UNA, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

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