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Georgia · Article Updated May 23, 2026

General Motors Lemon Law Cases in Georgia

GM has substantial Georgia case volume across Bolt EV battery recall, Silverado/Sierra transmission, electrical defects, Lyriq/Hummer EV.

General Motors produces a steady stream of Georgia Lemon Law cases.

Common GM defect categories

  • Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall (2017-2022).
  • 8/10-speed transmission issues — Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade.
  • Silverado/Sierra 5.3L V8 — Active Fuel Management failures, lifter failures.
  • Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV issues.
  • Electrical and infotainment — MyLink, body control module, backup camera.
  • Steering wander in GM trucks/SUVs — can qualify as serious safety defect under § 10-1-782(13).
  • Cadillac CT5/CT6/XT5/XT6 — Magnetic Ride Control failures.

GM’s settlement profile

General Motors LLC settles most Georgia cases via state arbitration or court mediation.

Settlement values

GM refunds in Georgia typically range:

  • Bolt EV: $30,000-$50,000 (FBPA premium for recall history)
  • Silverado/Sierra 1500: $40,000-$80,000+
  • Silverado HD/Sierra HD: $50,000-$120,000+
  • Tahoe/Yukon: $50,000-$100,000+
  • Suburban/Yukon XL: $55,000-$110,000+
  • Cadillac Escalade: $70,000-$130,000+
  • Cadillac Lyriq: $50,000-$90,000+
  • GMC Hummer EV: $80,000-$150,000+
  • Buick Enclave/Encore: $30,000-$55,000
  • Chevrolet Corvette/Camaro: $50,000-$120,000+

What you should do

  1. Pull every repair order.
  2. For Bolt EV cases, document recall timeline.
  3. Send certified-mail notice.
  4. Get a free case review.

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