09Sep/25

GM V-8 engine and transmission issues – California Lemon Law

GM has seen in various V-8 engine models experience failures of valve lifters, fuel injectors, and other components. The 10-speed tansmissions have been known to fail (overheat), destroying the forward gear gear clutches (made obvious be brown and burnt smelling transmission fluid). If you experience CHECK ENGINE, engine noise problems, increased oil consumption and/or driveability issues, get a documented repair history underway. California Lemon Law is all about documented warranty repairs. If you are experiencing improperRead More…

01Jun/25

Understanding your Chevrolet Warranty and how it applies to the California Lemon Law

Your new Chevrolet will come with a 3 year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. It will also come with a 5 year/60,000 mile “Powertrain” warranty covering internal engine/transmission/driveline/rear/front differential and drive axles. EV’s will come with their own warranty. Certain diesel models will come with a longer diesel engine warranty. How does all this apply to the California Lemon Law? Our California Lemon Law applies to FACTORY WARRANTY REPAIRS ONLY. Not aftermarket sold “extended warranty” repairs. TheRead More…

14May/25

Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolets and California Lemon Law

Our California Lemon Law changed November, 2024. Vehicles sold strictly as “used” are not longer applicable. What about Chevrolet’s sold from a California GM dealer as a “GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED?”. These vehicles *can qualify for California Lemon Law protection as the CPO warranty is a “new” warranty, thus meeting California Lemon Law criteria for a new warranty being issued. You see, CPO vehicle’s come with a manufacturers warranty. So, when considering purchasing a used Chevrolet,Read More…