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New Jersey · Article Updated May 24, 2026

General Motors Lemon Law Cases in NJ

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

General Motors produces a steady stream of NJ 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.
  • Cadillac CT5/CT6/XT5/XT6 — Magnetic Ride Control failures.

GM’s settlement profile

General Motors LLC settles most NJ cases via DCA Lemon Law Unit arbitration or court mediation.

Settlement values

GM refunds in NJ typically range:

  • Bolt EV: $30,000-$50,000 (CFA 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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