GM paint issues, class action lawsuit
05-13-2006, 03:32 PM
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GM paint issues, class action lawsuit If you're having a problem with your GM paint or have had a problem, here's your chance to do "something" .. whether or not it nets a return is left to be seen. If you're like me, I feel better knowing I did something!
I've been to the dealer, called and have been called by GM regarding the bubbling paint on my sail panel and some clear coat issues on my rear bumper. Their response was, since they (GM) repaired it in March of 2004 (it's bubbling AGAIN), they are no longer liable in any way. Not acceptable to me.
I've been doing some research .. here's some links I've come up with. One is FYI the other is the page where you can file your complaint (be sure to check the box where it asks if you want to be apart of a "class action lawsuit")
FYI: http://www.autosafety.org/autodefects/GM-Paint.htm
complaint form : http://www.autosafety.org/fileacomplaint.php
Hope this helps .... GM
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I've been to the dealer, called and have been called by GM regarding the bubbling paint on my sail panel and some clear coat issues on my rear bumper. Their response was, since they (GM) repaired it in March of 2004 (it's bubbling AGAIN), they are no longer liable in any way. Not acceptable to me.
I've been doing some research .. here's some links I've come up with. One is FYI the other is the page where you can file your complaint (be sure to check the box where it asks if you want to be apart of a "class action lawsuit")
FYI: http://www.autosafety.org/autodefects/GM-Paint.htm
complaint form : http://www.autosafety.org/fileacomplaint.php
Hope this helps .... GM
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05-13-2006, 04:15 PM
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Durring the the process of filing your complaint, they'll ask you: make, year and what is your complaint about (in general) .. you'll have to check "paint".
If you read through the FYI link, you'll see these folks have had success in getting manufacturers to stand behind their products.
It's like a petition (sp) ... the more complaints they have, the stronger the case.
If you read through the FYI link, you'll see these folks have had success in getting manufacturers to stand behind their products.
It's like a petition (sp) ... the more complaints they have, the stronger the case.
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05-15-2006, 12:36 AM
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theres no point, its a class action lawsuit, which means that GM gets boned and the only person that wins is the firm that took the lawsuit under its wing. Basically a class action lawsuit is where a lawyer , or group of lawyers goes through researching problems and or possibilities for a lawsuit, legal issues and what not on his own time. Basically his big payoff is when people jump on the band wagon and he has enough backing from people who think they are going to get their car repainted or what not. In the end when all is said and done, the lawyer will get about 90% of the lawsuit, splitting the rest with the thousands of people who signed their agreement. Basically, you might see a check for 20$ in a few years and GM will be hurting even more than it is.
05-16-2006, 07:40 PM
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^ I agree ..
But it's just not the American way to take it lying down. I'd like to get at a few lawyers (mainly the ones involved in my divorce), just ain't figured out how .... but got my eyes peeled!
But it's just not the American way to take it lying down. I'd like to get at a few lawyers (mainly the ones involved in my divorce), just ain't figured out how .... but got my eyes peeled!
05-16-2006, 07:45 PM
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^ I agree ..
But it's just not the American way to take it lying down. I'd like to get at a few lawyers (mainly the ones involved in my divorce), just ain't figured out how .... but got my eyes peeled!
But it's just not the American way to take it lying down. I'd like to get at a few lawyers (mainly the ones involved in my divorce), just ain't figured out how .... but got my eyes peeled!
05-16-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraz
theres no point, its a class action lawsuit, which means that GM gets boned and the only person that wins is the firm that took the lawsuit under its wing. Basically a class action lawsuit is where a lawyer , or group of lawyers goes through researching problems and or possibilities for a lawsuit, legal issues and what not on his own time. Basically his big payoff is when people jump on the band wagon and he has enough backing from people who think they are going to get their car repainted or what not. In the end when all is said and done, the lawyer will get about 90% of the lawsuit, splitting the rest with the thousands of people who signed their agreement. Basically, you might see a check for 20$ in a few years and GM will be hurting even more than it is.
20$ more than i have now..
05-16-2006, 08:02 PM
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I've already heard GM's response .. "since we repaired your car in March of 2004, we are no longer liable". Now I'm no judge, but that just isn't right. As to how GM handles their patrons is their business. I personally would advise a healthy PR program. There's a certain level of standards we expect, GM came up short on this one. If the same degree (occurance) of oversight lead to a safety issue .. we'd all be in line at the dealership tomorrow. Basically, this is a matter of doing what's right. I've been a GM fan all my life, but when you're wrong, you're wrong.
If everyone knew there were a good chance of the paint on these cars was going to turn up defective within 6 years, how many do you think would have been sold? We take care of our cars hoping they'll give us many years of trouble free enjoyment .. people are having their paint come apart sitting in the garrage for years with less than 10K miles on them!
If what's posted/copied on that web site is true (no way to tell on the net these days), GM has admitted their shortcoming in the paint dept. and offered to warranty defective paint for up to 6 years.
If everyone knew there were a good chance of the paint on these cars was going to turn up defective within 6 years, how many do you think would have been sold? We take care of our cars hoping they'll give us many years of trouble free enjoyment .. people are having their paint come apart sitting in the garrage for years with less than 10K miles on them!
If what's posted/copied on that web site is true (no way to tell on the net these days), GM has admitted their shortcoming in the paint dept. and offered to warranty defective paint for up to 6 years.
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05-16-2006, 08:09 PM
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Can someone explain the problem with the paint? Everything I've heard, it's always been with dark cars, black, NBM specifically. I'm guessing it's because it gets hot, and the adhessive underneath gasses-out and causes bubbles over time.
Fortunately, I have a pewter mettalic f-body, so I haven't noticed any problems with the paint at all, other than the the body panels not matching exactly in certain light conditions, but that's the downside to a mettalic paint and having multiple different materials for body panels.
Fortunately, I have a pewter mettalic f-body, so I haven't noticed any problems with the paint at all, other than the the body panels not matching exactly in certain light conditions, but that's the downside to a mettalic paint and having multiple different materials for body panels.
05-21-2006, 06:03 PM
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Even with all the complaints here it looks like 5 people entered the problem into that database. Not only that but everyone who did now has their name, address and VIN number exposed on the Internet for everyone to see. Now I'm not a paranoid person but they should at least hide the address.
05-21-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JLMoses
I'm in this one.....signed up...
Im no scientist, but why would you sign up if you clearly have aftermarket body parts on your vehicle, but hey, if you want to jump on the bandwagon because you may see a few miserable dollars in a few years, its on you.
PS: Wouldnt it be fraud to take the money if you dont have factory paint?