General Motors (Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick) Lemon Law Cases in Texas

General Motors — Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick — produces substantial Texas Lemon Law case volume, particularly given GM’s significant truck market share in Texas. The Bolt EV’s high-profile battery recall, Silverado/Sierra transmission issues, and various electrical defects drive characteristic case patterns.

Common GM defect categories

Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall

The Chevy Bolt EV’s battery recall (2017-2022 model years) was one of the largest EV recalls in history. LG Chem battery packs were subject to fire risk; GM advised limiting charging to 80% and parking outdoors. The recall:

• Affected over 140,000 vehicles globally.
• Required complete battery pack replacement.
• Produced long out-of-service times (multi-month waits).
• Caused continued use restrictions.

Affected Texas buyers brought Texas Lemon Law claims plus parallel DTPA actions — and recovered substantial repurchases particularly for vehicles with extended out-of-service time.

8/10-speed transmission issues

GM’s 8-speed and 10-speed transmissions (Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade) have produced significant Texas cases. Patterns include harsh shifting, hesitation, shudder, torque converter issues, software-related issues recurring after reflashes. See transmission defects article.

Silverado/Sierra 5.3L V8 issues

GM’s 5.3L V8 engines have produced Texas cases involving Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) failures causing misfires and oil consumption, lifter failures, carbon buildup issues, and various TSB-acknowledged engine concerns. See engine defects article.

Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV issues

GM’s newer EV models have produced emerging Texas cases involving Lyriq battery and software issues, Hummer EV charging and drive-system issues, and infotainment / Super Cruise issues.

Electrical and infotainment issues

GM vehicles have produced numerous electrical and infotainment cases — MyLink and infotainment system issues, body control module failures, dashboard warning lights, backup camera failures. See infotainment defects article.

Steering and suspension

“Steering wander” complaints in various GM trucks and SUVs have produced Texas cases. See steering and suspension article.

Cadillac CT5/CT6/XT5/XT6 issues

Cadillac models have produced cases involving Magnetic Ride Control failures, infotainment (CUE/Super Cruise) issues, and transmission issues shared with platform-mate Chevrolets.

GM’s customer-relations and litigation profile

General Motors LLC handles escalated cases through corporate customer-relations. GM settles most Texas Lemon Law cases at TxDMV mediation.

GM issues a high volume of TSBs. The TSB record provides substantial discovery evidence for DTPA willfulness arguments.

Settlement values

GM repurchase values in Texas typically range:

• Bolt EV: $30,000-$50,000 (often with DTPA premium given 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+

Lease cases follow standard framework.

What you should do

1. Pull every repair order and TSB notice.
2. For Bolt EV cases, document the recall timeline, charging restrictions, and any out-of-service period.
3. For transmission cases, note specific symptoms.
4. Send § 2301.606(c) notice to GM.
5. File TxDMV complaint within the § 2301.606(d) deadline — six months after the earliest of warranty expiration, 24 months, or 24,000 miles.
6. Get a free case review from a Texas lemon-law attorney with GM-specific experience.

GM cases settle reliably under Texas Lemon Law. The extensive TSB record on known defect categories supports strong DTPA treble damages where the manufacturer’s knowledge is documented.

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