If you’re the owner of a Chevy or GMC diesel vehicle and your engine has experienced issues, you might be in line for a significant payoff from recent settlements revolving around a defective fuel pump. The most recent settlement applies to vehicle owners from California, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. If you live in one of these states and had to pay costly repair bills due to this defect, you could receive as much as $12,700.
Which vehicle models are affected?
The issue arises with the trucks and vans powered by 6.6-liter Duramax engines (LML and LGH), which contain a CP4 fuel pump. Though it was meant for a certain grade of fuel, the CP4 is simply unsuitable for diesel applied in the U.S. The outcome was catastrophic failure leading to major engine damage.
The CP4 pump was, therefore, not built to withstand the common diesel found in the states mentioned, which resulted in countless catastrophic failures. If the pump doesn’t sufficiently lubricate, the failure will kill the pump before one realizes it; the sum of money involved in such repairs runs into thousands of dollars. After some bargaining, a $50 million preliminary settlement has brought General Motors to a point of relief, wherein the proceeds from this sum will go forth to compensate the plaintiffs involved. If the repairs were sealed with cash, that is, rendered against payment for repair, then a few of them could receive up to $12,700.
Steps to claim your compensation
If you think that your vehicle might be affected by this settlement, you have to act fast. GM has set up an online portal where owners can file claims and track the progress. That’s because GM has not yet established a deadline for submissions and will be wise if sooner submission is taken. This settlement has established an important precedent for drivers and the automotive industry. It clarifies the standpoint that manufacturers must endeavor to ensure their vehicles are safe and compatible with what is available in the market. In many affected individuals, this case signals for a precaution in scrutinizing technical details before any launch of a product.
On the flip side, General Motors will move beyond this litigation yet continues taking fire for not rectifying the situation sooner. If you own a GMC or Chevy diesel vehicle with this problem and have paid for costly repairs, don’t miss this opportunity to get repaid. Check to see if your vehicle is qualified and file your claim today. As this settlement could provide payments as high as $12,700, it could just help lift an unfairly borne burden from so many owners.
