General Motors Lemon Law Cases in Virginia
GM has substantial Virginia case volume across Bolt EV battery recall, Silverado/Sierra transmission, electrical defects, Lyriq/Hummer EV.
General Motors produces a steady stream of Virginia 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 § 59.1-207.13(B)(2).
- Cadillac CT5/CT6/XT5/XT6 — Magnetic Ride Control failures.
GM’s settlement profile
General Motors LLC settles most Virginia cases via BBB Auto Line or court mediation.
Settlement values
GM refunds in Virginia typically range:
- Bolt EV: $30,000-$50,000 (VCPA 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
- Pull every repair order.
- For Bolt EV cases, document recall timeline.
- Send certified-mail notice.
- Get a free case review.
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