General Motors is a well-known automobile manufacturer that sells popular brands like Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. Even though it’s a popular choice among car buyers, not all GM car owners have had a good experience with their vehicles. Some GM models have had issues with their engines and other parts, which have led to numerous recalls. Could your newer GM car, truck or SUV be a lemon? GM’s Surprising Lemon History GM has produced its share of lemons over its history, but one older GM brand product has the dubious distinction of being such a failure that it directly led to the formatio ..read more

When it comes to buying a new car, safety should always be a top priority. After all, you’re putting your life and the lives of your passengers in the hands of the vehicle you choose to drive. Unfortunately, even the most well-known car brands can have safety defects that put drivers and passengers at risk. This is where state lemon laws come in. Lemon laws protect consumers who purchase vehicles with significant defects that impair the safety, use or value of the car. The laws vary by state, but generally, they require car manufacturers to replace or refund the purchase price of a defective v ..read more

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their eco-friendliness, low cost of maintenance and high efficiency. However, as with any new technology, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. One such challenge is the impact of cold weather on EVs. Many EV owners have reported experiencing problems with their vehicles during the recent cold weather, leading some to wonder if their EV is a lemon. So, do the recent cold weather problems with your EV mean it’s a lemon? The answer is, it depends. Let’s take a closer look at some of the cold weather ..read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report on December 7, 2023, that a number of Kia Seltos and Soul vehicles are being recalled because the side curtain airbags may suddenly inflate without a proper command to deploy from the control unit. The airbags could inflate and cause drivers to lose control of the vehicle and suffer an accident. A welding error by the parts supplier could cause a break that triggers the inflator mechanism. The report cites those vehicles with specific manufacture dates and affected side airbag part numbers. Owners should have already been not ..read more

State vehicle lemon laws are designed to protect consumers against defective new vehicles. These laws vary from state to state, but most cover defects that affect a vehicle’s safety, value or use. One common question that arises is whether rust and corrosion are covered under these laws. The answer is not so straightforward. While rust and corrosion can certainly affect a vehicle’s safety, value, and use, they are not always covered under state lemon laws. In general, lemon laws do not cover defects that are caused by normal wear and tear, or that are the result of the owner’s negligence or mi ..read more

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their eco-friendliness and cost savings on fuel. However, like any new technology, EVs are not without their problems. One of the most significant issues facing EV owners is battery problems, which can lead to reduced range, decreased performance and even safety concerns. Lemon Larry wants consumers to know about the most common EV battery problems, how they can be prevented and what to do if you find yourself with a lemon EV. Common EV Battery Problems Battery Degradation: One of the most well-known issues with EV batteries is ..read more

Buying a car is a major purchase for most people. It is an investment that is intended to last for a long time. However, what if your auto dealer knew they were selling you a lemon? How would you feel knowing that you had made such a huge investment in a vehicle that was not up to par? Dealers may not know about a brand-new vehicle’s inherent defects when it arrives looking pristine from the factory. However, certain circumstances can make a dealer guilty of fraud. What is a Lemon? The term “lemon” refers to a car that has a defect that cannot be fixed, despite multiple attempts by the manufac ..read more

Automobile manufacturing is a complex process that involves many stages of design, development and production. One of the most important aspects of this process is quality control. However, despite the best efforts of car manufacturers, significant automobile defects can still slip past quality control. These defects can impact the safety of drivers and passengers, and they can also lead to costly recalls and legal actions. How do sophisticated quality control processes miss important defects and problems and allow car dealers to sell a lemon? How Lemons are Made in the Car Business There are ..read more

Is your newer car, truck or SUV experiencing repeated problems that see you spending time at the local dealer service center? You could have a lemon – a defective vehicle that slipped through quality control with serious issues. Part of verifying you have a lemon is allowing the local authorized dealer service center a “reasonable number” of repair attempts. This is typically as many tries as they are willing to attempt to fix your lemon’s problems. While this can be annoying, acting correctly at the service center can help your lemon law case and ensure you receive the best service and person ..read more

Consumer Reports just released the news on April 19, 2023, that more than 131,000 2021 RAM 1500 pickup trucks are being recalled because they “may suddenly stall while driving, which could cause a crash.” The article specifies that only trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter V8 eTorque mild hybrid engine are being recalled. RAM dealers will perform a free software update that should fix the problem. Be sure to reference NHTSA campaign number 23V265, or RAM recall number 37A, when you see your local dealer for this recall. You can also check on the NHTSA website to see if your vehicl ..read more