Make-SpecificThe L86 6.2L and GM's L87 failures: an unconfirmed link
A report asks whether L87 problems reach the older L86. GM has not confirmed it. What L86 owners can still do.
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FeaturedGM 6.2L L87 Engine Recall: Is Your Truck a Lemon?
Recall 25V274, NHTSA's EA26005 probe, every affected 2021-2026 model and year, and your rights if the engine fails after the fix.
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Make-SpecificMake-SpecificGM's Flint engine comments: what L87 owners should know
GM talked about engine quality at its Flint event. Here is why that does not change your L87 rights, and what to document.
Read more →Make-SpecificGM 6.2L L87 Engine Recall: Is Your Truck a Lemon?
Recall 25V274, NHTSA's EA26005 probe, every affected 2021-2026 model and year, and your rights if the engine fails after the fix.
Read more →Make-SpecificChevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L Engine Failure
Which Silverado 1500 years have the L87, what the recall and NHTSA's probe say, and what to do if the engine fails again.
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Make-SpecificGMC Sierra 1500 6.2L Engine Failure
Sierra 1500 6.2L years, recall 25V274 and EA26005, and why higher trims change the settlement math.
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Make-SpecificChevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 6.2L Engine Failure
Tahoe and Suburban 6.2L years, recall counts, and why loss of power in a family SUV matters.
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Make-SpecificGMC Yukon and Yukon XL 6.2L Engine Failure
Yukon and Yukon XL 6.2L years, recall counts, and recovering trip costs after an engine failure.
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Make-SpecificCadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV 6.2L Engine Failure
Escalade and Escalade ESV 6.2L years, why the Escalade-V is different, and luxury-price stakes.
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Cash SettlementsHow long does a lemon law case take?
Often weeks to months, and it depends. The stages from first call to settlement, and what speeds a lemon law case up or slows it down.
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Vehicle DefectsRepeated electrical problems in a new car
Dead batteries, parasitic drain, and warning lights that come and go can still make a car a lemon. How to prove an intermittent fault.
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Vehicle DefectsSafety recall vs safety defect: when to stop driving
No recall does not mean no danger. The warning signs that mean park it now, how to check recalls, and how to report a defect to NHTSA.
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State Lemon LawsBought the car in another state: which lemon law applies?
Buying out of state or moving does not erase your rights. Here is how states decide coverage, and why federal MMWA travels with you.
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DocumentationWhat to say (and not say) to the service advisor
Your words at the service desk become your repair record. Here is how to describe the problem so every visit counts.
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Cash SettlementsTowing, rental cars and loaners: recovering your costs
Tows, rentals and rides to the dealer add up. Learn when those incidental costs may be recoverable and how to document every one.
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State Lemon LawsBusiness and fleet vehicles: does lemon law apply?
A company title or work use does not automatically end your rights. Here is how state lemon laws and federal MMWA treat business vehicles.
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Cash SettlementsDiminished value: the number behind a cash-and-keep settlement
What diminished value means in a lemon-law or MMWA case, how it is measured in general terms, and why it drives cash-and-keep offers.
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MMWA BasicsExtended warranties and service contracts under MMWA
Most extended warranties are service contracts. How federal law treats them and why buying one can protect your implied warranty rights.
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Vehicle DefectsCan a software bug make your car a lemon?
Infotainment freezes, camera and driver-assist glitches, and over-the-air updates: when a software defect can support a lemon-law claim.
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Cash SettlementsGot a buyback offer? Check these items before you sign
Release scope, mileage offsets, loan payoff, negative equity, fees and tax refunds: what to check before signing a buyback or cash offer.
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Vehicle DefectsAC keeps failing? Your lemon-law options
A broken AC in summer is more than an annoyance. Here is when repeat HVAC and climate control failures may support a lemon-law claim.
Read more →State Lemon LawsHow many days out of service makes a lemon?
Many states presume a lemon after about 30 cumulative days in the shop, but the number and the window vary. Here is how it works.
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Vehicle DefectsCheck engine light keeps coming back?
The same codes after every repair can be the paper trail of a lemon. Here is how to document them and when they may support a claim.
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Vehicle DefectsHybrid battery failure: your warranty rights
Hybrid batteries often carry longer warranties than the rest of the car. Here is how that coverage works and when repeat failures become a claim.
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Used + Leased CoverageCertified pre-owned lemon law: are CPO cars covered?
A CPO warranty is usually a written warranty under federal law. What that means if your certified used car turns out to be a lemon.
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MMWA BasicsIs my car a lemon? 7 signs your defect may qualify
Repeat repairs, a safety defect, weeks at the dealer: seven signs your car may be a lemon, and what to do next.
Read more →DocumentationCar broke down on a road trip? Document the defect
A breakdown far from home can still count as a repair attempt. Get the repair order, keep every receipt, and call the manufacturer.
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Cash SettlementsDo you need a lawyer for a lemon law claim?
You are not required to hire one, but fee-shifting often means the manufacturer pays. Here is when DIY works and what a lawyer changes.
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MMWA BasicsWhat "substantially impairs" means in lemon law
How lemon laws separate serious defects from minor annoyances, with examples of use, value, and safety impairment.
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Vehicle DefectsSlipping or shuddering transmission in a newer car
When repeat transmission repairs make a newer car a lemon, how to document symptoms, and why reflashes and TSB fixes count as attempts.
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Vehicle DefectsLemon law for RVs, motorhomes and motorcycles
State lemon laws often exclude motorcycles or RV living quarters. Here is how split warranties and the federal MMWA fill the gaps.
Read more →MMWA BasicsCan you return a new car?
No federal cooling-off right covers dealer car sales. Here is what actually works, from return policies to lemon law.
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DocumentationWhen the Dealer Says 'No Problem Found'
NPF on a repair order doesn't kill your case, it's still a documented attempt. Here's how to push back.
Read more →DocumentationThe Best Way to Document a Lemon-Law Defect
Playbook from practicing attorneys, what to record, what dealers must put on the RO, what NEVER to throw away.
Read more →Used + Leased CoverageLemon Law for Leased Vehicles
Leased vehicles are covered by federal MMWA and most state lemon laws despite often being excluded from buyback statutes.
Read more →State Lemon LawsLemon Law Arbitration Boards
State-run vs manufacturer-funded arbitration, when to use, when to skip.
Read more →DocumentationWhat Is a Manufacturer's TSB?
Technical Service Bulletins are manufacturer admissions of defect. How to find and use them.
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Vehicle DefectsEV Lemon Law: Battery, Charging, and Software
State lemon laws were written for ICE vehicles. EV defects create new claim categories under federal MMWA.
Read more →State Lemon LawsCalifornia vs Michigan Lemon Law
California's civil-penalty vs Michigan as the Big Three's home court.
Read more →MMWA BasicsLemon Law Explained: How the Process Works
A plain-English overview of how lemon-law and MMWA claims work, what the process involves and where the pitfalls are.
Read more →DocumentationHow to Document Lemon Law Repair Attempts
Every repair order, including 'no problem found', counts as an attempt under MMWA.
Read more →MMWA BasicsHow to File a Lemon Law Claim, Step by Step
Complete walkthrough, documentation, demand letters, arbitration, federal court escalation.
Read more →Vehicle DefectsRecall vs Lemon Law Claim
Why an active recall strengthens your lemon-law case, and the 5-step playbook for pursuing both.
Read more →State Lemon LawsLouisiana vs Florida Lemon Law
Civil-law redhibition vs common-law lemon law on the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana's brutal 1-year SOL.
Read more →State Lemon LawsAlabama vs Tennessee Lemon Law
Southeast neighbors with one big procedural difference, Alabama's required arbitration.
Read more →MMWA BasicsPowertrain Warranty Explained
What's covered, what isn't, and how to use powertrain coverage in a lemon-law claim.
Read more →State Lemon LawsWashington DC vs Vermont Lemon Law
DC's federal-only path vs Vermont's consumer-favored state arbitration board.
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Vehicle DefectsTesla Lemon Law: Direct Sales and MMWA
Tesla's direct-sales model bypasses traditional dealer lemon-law processes. Federal MMWA still applies.
Read more →MMWA BasicsStatute of Limitations on Lemon Law Claims
Missing the SOL deadline forfeits the case. The MMWA and each state's lemon law have different windows, anchors, and tolling rules.
Read more →State Lemon LawsFlorida vs Tennessee Lemon Law
Florida's state arbitration board vs Tennessee's direct-to-court option.
Read more →MMWA BasicsMMWA Fee-Shifting Explained
When you win an MMWA claim, the manufacturer pays your attorney fees, separately from your settlement.
Read more →Cash SettlementsLemon Law Buyback vs Cash Settlement
Two paths to the same outcome with different math. How to decide for your case.
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Used + Leased CoverageUsed Car Warranty Claims Under MMWA
Three written warranties that put used-car buyers under MMWA protection.
Read more →Make-SpecificHyundai/Kia Theta II Engine: Class Settlement vs Individual
When to opt out of class, when to pursue individually, case strategy explained.
Read more →Cash SettlementsCash Settlements: How They Actually Work
You keep the vehicle, manufacturer pays cash for diminished value, fees come from the manufacturer.
Read more →MMWA BasicsMMWA vs State Lemon Law: Plain-English Guide
Federal MMWA and state lemon laws are different statutes with different remedies. We file under both when facts support it.
Read more →Used + Leased CoverageUsed-Car Lemon Law Coverage
State lemon laws often exclude used vehicles. Federal MMWA frequently does not.
Read more →MMWA BasicsWhat If My Warranty Is Expired?
Four scenarios where an expired warranty doesn't kill your lemon-law case.
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DocumentationWhat Counts as a 'Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts'
State lemon laws set presumption windows. Federal MMWA is more flexible. Documentation drives outcomes.
Read more →DocumentationHow Long Do Dealers Have to Fix My Vehicle?
Federal MMWA's 'reasonable time' standard and state days-out-of-service thresholds explained.
Read more →State Lemon LawsFlorida vs California Lemon Law
Side-by-side: Florida's 3-attempt presumption vs California's Song-Beverly civil-penalty stick.
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