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09/09/2026

GM 6.2L V8 engine failure is now under NHTSA investigation, covering roughly 997,000 trucks and SUVs from model years 2021 through 2026 — Chevy Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade.

The failure point is the rod and main bearings. Tighter engine tolerances call for thinner oil, and when machining debris works its way into those bearings, thinner oil doesn't flush it out. It grinds, and it happens fast.

Here's the part that stands out. Regulators say they've received hundreds of complaints from drivers whose engines failed after the vehicle had already gone through the earlier recall remedy. This isn't a new recall. NHTSA is investigating whether that fix actually worked.

If you own one of these vehicles, go to nhtsa.gov, look up your VIN, and read what other owners have reported. You can file a complaint there too.

If you've already been in for engine repairs more than once, that repeat repair history matters under California lemon law. Reach out to our team and we'll take a look.

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09/07/2026

California lemon law case: a BMW M4 coolant leak and water pump failure ended in a BMW repurchase.

This M4 had a coolant leak at 6,000 miles and a water pump failure at 18,000 miles, towed in twice, 56 days out of service total. California lemon law's out-of-service threshold is 30 days, so this case nearly doubled it. BMW's defense was that our client drove the car too hard, despite the fact that spirited driving is the entire point of an M4.

BMW brought in experts to argue the failures were unrelated and buried the case in discovery. Our client had every service record. The case settled within 10 days of trial: payments refunded, loan paid off, and BMW covered our attorney's fees. He didn't pay us anything.

If your BMW keeps going back into the shop for the same problems, reach out to our team.



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09/05/2026

California lemon law case: a Polestar infotainment and backup camera defect ended in a Polestar buyback plus civil penalties.

Five repair visits in 18 months for the same infotainment and backup camera failures. Our client asked Polestar directly for a buyback, even offering to put the refund toward another Polestar. Polestar investigated and denied it, saying a repurchase wasn't warranted.

That denial matters. Under California lemon law, refusing a valid buyback request exposes a manufacturer to civil penalties of up to twice the vehicle's value. We took the case and pushed past the buyback itself. The case settled with a full Polestar repurchase, down payment refunded, all monthly payments refunded, loan paid off, and civil penalties on top.

If a manufacturer has denied your buyback request, reach out to our team.



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09/03/2026

California lemon law case: a Ram truck limp mode defect ended in a full Ram repurchase.

This truck kept dropping into limp mode, cutting its own power to protect itself, and the dealer had no idea why. Visit after visit, nothing got fixed. Our client kept driving it anyway, he had a business to run and employees counting on him.

He saw one of our videos, connected the dots, and reached out. We took Ram to court over the recurring defect. The result: down payment refunded, payments refunded, registration renewals covered, the loan paid off, and Ram covered our attorney's fees. He didn't pay us anything.

If your truck keeps losing power or dropping into limp mode, reach out to our team.

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09/01/2026

Car infotainment screen defects have been the auto industry's #1 complaint for over a decade, according to J.D. Power — more than double the complaints of any other issue.

It's not just an annoyance. When a vehicle's screen fails, drivers can lose their backup camera, speedometer, and warning lights, which puts the vehicle out of compliance with federal safety standards. Stellantis, Honda, GM, and Mazda have all faced class actions over infotainment defects, and Ford, GM, Toyota, Tesla, Nissan, and Hyundai have issued recalls tied to camera and display failures. Four of the ten largest vehicle recalls in 2025 were camera-related.

We've seen this firsthand. One of our clients had the fold-down screen on their BMW i7 jam in the first week of ownership. A parts shortage stretched the repair out for months, and BMW repurchased the vehicle.

Manufacturers have leaned into screens because they're cheaper than physical buttons and can be monetized later as subscriptions — but some, including Hyundai and Ferrari, are already moving back toward buttons.

If your car's screen keeps failing and the dealer can't fix it, that's a pattern worth documenting. Reach out to our team and we'll take a look at your case.



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08/30/2026

California lemon law case: 2022 Tesla Model 3 highway speed vibration defect and a full Tesla repurchase.

At 15,000 miles, this Model 3 started vibrating at highway speeds. Tesla blamed the tires first, and our client replaced all four out of pocket. The vibration came back.

Three repair visits — subframe alignment adjusted, front half shafts replaced — and the vibration issue was still there.

We filed a California lemon law claim against Tesla. One detail most Tesla owners don't know: Tesla's sales contract includes an arbitration clause, which can move a case out of court and into private arbitration paid for by Tesla. It didn't change the outcome here, but new Tesla buyers have 30 days from delivery to opt out of that clause.

Tesla agreed to a repurchase — payments refunded, loan paid off, and attorney's fees covered in full.

If your Tesla has a recurring vibration issue or another defect the dealer can't resolve, reach out to our team.

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08/28/2026

California lemon law case: 2023 Ford Explorer backup camera defect and infotainment system failure.

The backup camera activated while the vehicle was moving forward, not in reverse — a safety concern, not a glitch. The infotainment screen also blacked out mid-drive, dropping phone calls and cutting off navigation.

Four repair visits. 75 days out of service. On two of those visits, the dealer's response was "unable to duplicate your concern."

A manufacturer doesn't get to hold a vehicle for 75 days and then claim the defect couldn't be found. Repeated repair attempts and extended time out of service, especially involving a safety system like a backup camera, are exactly what California lemon law is built to address.

If your vehicle has a recurring safety defect or an infotainment issue the dealer can't resolve, reach out to our team.

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08/26/2026

California lemon law case: certified pre-owned Mercedes GLE 63 Coupe engine defect and a full Mercedes repurchase.

This GLE 63 Coupe spent over 80 days out of service with recurring engine problems — the engine mounts were replaced, the turbo was replaced, and the downtime kept adding up.

Not every certified pre-owned label reflects a higher standard of quality. But CPO status matters for a different reason: in California, only new and certified pre-owned vehicles qualify for lemon law protection. Without that certification, this case wouldn't have been eligible.

We filed a California lemon law claim against Mercedes. Mercedes agreed to a repurchase — down payment refunded, monthly payments refunded, loan paid off, and attorney's fees covered in full.

Our client didn't pay us anything.

If your CPO or new vehicle has a recurring engine issue the dealer can't resolve, reach out to our team.

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08/24/2026

California lemon law claim: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye overheating issue and an FCA settlement.

This Hellcat Redeye had a recurring overheating issue — a bad thermostat, a coolant leak, a fuel leak, then a full overheat on the freeway.

Six repair attempts. The dealer replaced the thermostat, the radiator, and the fuel lines, and the overheating issue kept coming back. By the sixth visit, the engine was blowing blue smoke, a sign of engine damage.

The dealer pointed to maintenance instead of the defect. Our client had every service receipt on file.

We filed a California lemon law claim against FCA. The case resolved with an FCA settlement, and FCA is also responsible for covering our attorney's fees.

If your vehicle has a recurring overheating issue or engine damage the dealer can't resolve, reach out to our team.

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08/22/2026

California lemon law case: 2023 Chevy Silverado with the Chevy shake and a full GM repurchase.

Above 60 mph, this Silverado vibrated hard enough to blur the driver's vision — the Chevy shake, a known defect GM has faced claims over for a decade.

Three repair visits. Tires balanced. Tires replaced. Drive shaft replaced. The truck sat at the dealer 31 days, and the dealership still couldn't fix it.

We filed a California lemon law claim against GM. Mediation under California's updated lemon law led to a GM repurchase — down payment refunded, monthly payments refunded, loan paid off, and attorney's fees covered in full.

Our client didn't pay us anything.

If your Silverado has the Chevy shake or another recurring issue the dealer can't fix, reach out to our team.

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