Full of Hot Air: Lawsuit Accuses GM of Failing to Disclose and Address Problems with Cars’ AC Systems

New to ClassAction.org? Read our Newswire Disclaimer

General Motors Company is facing a proposed class action alleging the car manufacturer failed to warn consumers of a potential defect in several models of its vehicles that causes the cars’ air conditioning systems to fail prematurely. The case names the following vehicles in the suit:

• 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade
• 2014- 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• 2015-2017 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2015-2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
• 2014-2016 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2015-2017 GMC Yukon

The two named plaintiffs say their AC systems failed when their vehicles had reached only 36,500 and 42,000 miles, respectively. They claim the defendant knew of the alleged issue since at least 2013 but neglected to warn consumers and adequately address the situation.

“Because of the high number of failures,” the complaint reads, “AC System replacement parts are on national backorder and the wait for replacement parts is long – often many months – during which time Plaintiffs and [proposed class members] must suffer without a functioning AC System in their Vehicles.”

The plaintiffs point out that if the vehicles are no longer under warranty, car owners must pay for the repairs out of pocket, which the complaint says can cost between $150 and $2000. Moreover, the suit alleges, GM has replaced defective components with “equally defective replacement parts,” subjecting vehicle owners to the risk of “repeated failure.”

Notably, the case mentions the problem can also pose a safety hazard as it may impede drivers’ ability to de-fog their windows and decrease their visibility.

The case was originally filed back in October 2017 and has recently been removed from California to Michigan.