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GM Lemon Law: Class-Action Lawsuit Against GM for Excessive Oil Consumption

There has been an emerging problem in a variety of GM vehicles. The issue concerns a high level of oil consumption with some of GM’s larger vehicles. This is a serious problem that has been shown to have an effect on your car's fuel efficiency, engine performance, and the working life of your GM engine. 

GM is aware of the issue, and what began as a lawsuit with GM back in 2016 to remedy it has recently been certified as a class-action lawsuit of GM owners against the auto manufacturer. 

If your GM vehicle has been consuming excessive amounts of oil or has shown signs of engine performance issues or engine failure, you aren’t the only one.

Opting into this class action lawsuit to get damages, recompensation, or replacement of your vehicle may not be your only option as a GM owner and driver. You may be able to get far better damages awarded to you by pursuing your case individually with our California GM lemon law attorneys. Continue reading to learn more. 

GM Lemon Lawyers: Oil Consumption Problems in GM Vehicles

In this class-action lawsuit against GM, it was alleged that there was a major safety concern involving defective piston rings. This defect is something that causes engine failure and the breakdown or wear-and-tear of GM vehicles and their motors. 

The suit alleges that carbon buildup in these particular parts causes an oil consumption defect which is limited to certain models of General Motors vehicles.

See below for the full list of GM vehicles with oil consumption problems and engine failure issues, relevant to this recent class-action lawsuit. 

What GM Vehicles are part of the Oil Consumption Class-Action Lawsuit?

General Motors has faced a lot of issues with its vehicles over the years. In fact, in the last 10 years, they have faced a slew of problems with mechanical issues, performance problems, manufacturer’s defects, vehicle recalls, and other lawsuits as well. 

The most recent GM vehicles in this oil consumption class-action lawsuit include: 

• 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche. 
• 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado. 
• 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban. 
• 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe. 
• 2011-2014 GMC Sierra. 
• 2011-2014 GMC Yukon. 
• 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL. 

If you are an owner of one of these GM vehicles and have experienced a knocking noise coming from the engine, engine problems, rapid oil consumption, unexpected breakdowns, or engine failure, you could be eligible for damages or compensation for your GM vehicle.

Note: You can learn more about the GM Oil consumption class-action lawsuit on TopClassActions.com. 

Contact Our GM Lemon Law Firm

As mentioned, opting into the class action lawsuit may not be your only option. As a GM driver, you may have the ability to opt out of this lawsuit and pursue your claim individually with a California Lemon Law Attorney that has experience with General Motors vehicles. 

The benefit of opting out of this class action suit and partnering with a Lemon Lawyer is that you have a greater potential for substantially better damages awarded to you, vs. opting into the class action lawsuit. 

NOTE: At this time, it appears the option to pursue your GM lemon law case is reserved for California and Colorado GM owners. 

If you are a California resident and own one of these GM vehicles, contact our GM Lemon Law Attorneys today at or call us at 888-536-6628 for a free evaluation or submit your vehicle service history here to get a free review from our attorneys.