GM water leak: Who’s affected?
Did your Cadillac, Chevy, GMC or Buick vehicle develop a leak that caused extensive water damage, mold or electrical shorts? You may be eligible to take part in a class action lawsuit investigation.
General Motors (GM) is facing customer complaints of water leak issues caused by various issues, including:
- Poor Sealing: Inadequate sealing around doors, windows, and sunroofs.
- Clogged Drain Tubes: Blocked sunroof drain tubes leading to overflow and leakage into the cabin.
- Body Panel Gaps: Gaps between body panels that allow water ingress.
- Faulty Weatherstripping: Deteriorated weatherstripping around doors and windows.
- HVAC System Leaks: Leaks from the HVAC system, particularly the evaporator core.
- Poor Factory Assembly: pinned or bent drain tubes, improperly connected drain tubes
These leaks can cause damage to the interior cabin electrical components. While GM works to address quality concerns regarding seal integrity and waterproofing, many customers are left paying substantial repair bills.
This class action lawsuit investigation seeks to help consumers affected by these issues to obtain compensation for any damages incurred.
Do you qualify?
If your GM car or truck started leaking, you are not alone, and you may be eligible to seek compensation. Many customers are reporting leaks in the seals of the windshield, sunroof, windows, doors and taillights.
Fill out the form on this page for more information.
What models are affected by the GM water leak?
Several models have been impacted by the GM water leak issue, including Chevys, Buicks, Cadillacs and more. Customer complaints suggest the precise locations of the leaks may vary according to the specific make and model of the vehicle. Below is a list of some models and where the leaks commonly occur:
- Chevrolet Equinox: Sunroof and windshield
- Chevrolet Traverse: Cabin leaks, especially through the sunroof
- Chevrolet Silverado: Rear window and third brake light
- Chevrolet Tahoe: Sunroof and rear hatch
- GMC Acadia: Sunroof and windshield
- GMC Sierra: Rear window and third brake light
- GMC Yukon: Sunroof and rear hatch
- Cadillac Escalade: Sunroof and rear hatch
- Cadillac XT5: Sunroof and windshield
- Buick Enclave: Sunroof and A-pillar
- Buick Regal: Sunroof
While GM has not issued widespread recalls specifically for water leaks, several technical service bulletins (TSBs) have been released to address these issues. For instance, TSBs for the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Acadia provide detailed instructions on how to fix sunroof drain tubes and improve sealing around the windshield.
The GM water leak and breach of warranty claims
Affected consumers may recover cash in a breach of warranty action. Most new vehicles come with an express warranty from the manufacturer, which typically covers defects in materials or workmanship for a specific period or mileage.
If a vehicle experiences water leaks during the warranty period, the consumer can file a claim for cash compensation for breaches of express warranty. If the dealership fails to repair the issue after several attempts, the consumer may argue that GM breached the express warranty.
Implied warranty claims
Implied warranties include the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty implies that the vehicle is fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used. Persistent water leaks may render the vehicle unfit for regular use, potentially breaching this warranty.
Consumers can file a claim under state law if the water leak issues make the vehicle unfit for its intended use, arguing that the implied warranty of merchantability has been breached.
Does lemon law cover the GM water leaks?
Lemon laws are designed to protect consumers who purchase new vehicles that fail to meet quality and performance standards. To qualify as a lemon, a vehicle must typically meet specific criteria, such as multiple repair attempts for the same issue or being out of service for a certain number of days within a specified period.
Lemon laws vary by state, so consumers should refer to their specific state’s lemon law statutes.
For example, under the California Lemon Law, if a vehicle cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts or has been out of service for 30 days, the consumer may be entitled to a replacement or refund.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
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