Lawsuits

Bitter fruit – New fear in Chrysler bankruptcy: Liability claims may be voided

By Curt Guyette
Metro Times
5/20/09

 

At the end of March, President Barack Obama gave a speech intended to reassure consumers worried about buying vehicles from a U.S. automaker facing the possibility of bankruptcy.

GM Dexcool Engine Damage Class Action

The class covers three different groups of GM vehicles which suffered from engine damage caused by the use of Dexcool engine coolant.  Repairs involving intake manifold gasket failures, engine coolant sealing issues, and sludge (a rust-like material) are covered by this proposed settlement. These repairs would likely involve parts like the intake manifold and/or manifold gaskets, throttle body gaskets, radiator cap, heater core, water pump and other parts of the cooling system.

Chrysler/Dodge 2.7L Oil Sludge Class Action

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2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking

2004-2006 Scion xB Windshield Cracking

2004-05 Pontiac GTO Tire Failures

2004-05 Pontiac GTO Tire Failures

TOYOTA DEAL: HERE COMES THE SLUDGE JUDGE

Mark Rechtin, Automotive News / January 8, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has quietly settled a
class-action lawsuit that covers about 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles
that may have been damaged by engine oil sludge. Details of the settlement,
which allows for third-party mediation of sludge claims rejected by Toyota,
have been mailed to 7.5 million current and previous owners.

Critics contend Toyota has told customers and dealers too little about

SUV Case Will Keep Haunting Automakers

Mike McKee
The Recorder
11-03-2006

Automakers’ pleas went unanswered Wednesday as the California Supreme Court refused to review or de-publish a ruling that leaves Ford Motor Co. on the hook for $82.6 million in damages and will probably expose the auto industry to greater liability for defective vehicles.