Jessy Edwards  |  March 17, 2022

Category: Auto News

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GM Peeling Paint Class Action Lawsuit Overview:

  • Who: Four owners of General Motors (GM) 2015-2019 full-size truck and SUV models are suing the automaker. 
  • Why: The plaintiffs say the exterior paint on the vehicles is prone to peeling and flaking.
  • Where: The class action was filed in a Florida federal court.
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Four owners of General Motors (GM) SUVs and trucks are suing the automaker, saying the paint on their vehicles is peeling and flaking off, and that they should be recalled.

In a class action lawsuit filed against GM by owners of 2015 to 2019 model year full-size truck and SUV models, the plaintiffs allege that there is a defect in the paint and clear coat on their vehicles, CarComplaints reports.

The plaintiffs are looking to represent drivers who have a Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL or GMC Sierra model years 2015-2019. 

They say that the paint on their vehicles peels and delaminates without any external or environmental influence as the paint and clear coat were not able to bond properly due to their opposing chemical properties.

As a result, the plaintiffs say GM must recall all affected vehicles and pay owners and lessees for their losses.

“GM should properly repair all of the Class Vehicles immediately, offer rescission to the Class by repurchasing their Class Vehicles for their full cost, reimburse the lessees of the Class Vehicles the monies they have paid toward their leases, recall all defective vehicles that are equipped with the defective paint and cease and desist from marketing, advertising, selling and leasing the Class Vehicles,” the lawsuit states.

GM Aware of Paint Defects, Did Not Tell Customers

GM was aware of the paint defects and “failed to provide truthful information” regarding the defect, the lawsuit alleges. Despite knowing of the issue, the automaker continued to market and sell the vehicles.

This class action lawsuit was filed by Florida GM customers Tom Riley, Heather Shrum and Gary Ambrose, along with Tennessee GM customer Sherry Kilburn. 

In 2021, GM took the top spot for most vehicles recalled according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A total of 8 million GM vehicles were determined to be potentially affected by recall reports.

What do you think of the allegations against GM in this case? Let us know in the comments! 

The plaintiffs are represented by the Maher Law Firm, Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, and Jackson & Tucker, P.C.

The GM Peeling Paint Class Action Lawsuit is Riley, et al., vs. General Motors LLC, Case No. unknown, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.


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413 thoughts onGM Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Peeling Paint on Trucks, SUVs

  1. Marie says:

    I have a 2016 Escalade with hood and top paint faded. How do we start a class action suit against GMC. There is a large group on the Cadillac Forum ready to sign on for the class action suit. Who do we contact

  2. Peter Sauer says:

    Is this class action open for individuals to join. I have a 2016 GMC Terrain 2.4L and the paint on the hood is peeling off

  3. Peter Sauer says:

    I have a 2016 GMC Terrain and the paint is peeling off the hood and quarter panels, how do I join the class action law suit against GMC

  4. Eric B Mello says:

    2014 silverado paint coming off on rear passenger door and around windsheild.

  5. martez l nixon says:

    i have a black 2015 yukon denali xl with the paint peeling and fading on the roof and hood

  6. John says:

    I have a 2015 gmc sierra stone blue in color that has a spot on roof that is pealing and on back drivers door and driver’s fender. Talked to gm about couple years ago and they told me they could only give me 400.00 towards getting fixed at a gm body shop told her to keep there money they need more than I do but also told her I own two gmc and will be last ones will buy Toyota next time

  7. Daniel Demarbiex Jr says:

    my 2015 gmc sierra is peeling how do I get on this claim

  8. Samuel Poklemba says:

    My 2016 Gmc is loosing the paint on roof and starting to rust. How can I join this class action?

    1. Daniel R Thompson says:

      My 2015 silverado is losing its paint. It comes off in sheets.

  9. Mitchell Alvarado says:

    Is this still available to claim, 2017 tahoe front hood peeling at the right side bend, paint cracked now.allowed water to get under the area

  10. Cristine Heelein says:

    I have a 2015 white Silverado and the paint in flaking and chipping off around my windshield, hood of the truck, along the back door window, and other random spots. Not too happy about this.

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