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General Motors (GM) has reached a $35 million settlement for owners of specific General Motors Company (GMC) and Chevrolet vehicles, following a class action lawsuit concerning defective components, as announced by JND Legal Administration on Tuesday.
The settlement pertains to certain truck models from 2011 to 2016 that feature Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 LML engines. These trucks were reportedly fitted with high-pressure fuel injection pumps identified as CP4s, which were allegedly more fragile than acceptable standards. Such defects led to owners incurring “economic damages,” including repair costs, as per the lawsuit.
As part of the settlement, GM denies any allegations of wrongdoing. However, the decision to settle was made to avoid the expenses, risks, and time delays that would arise from continued legal proceedings. The settlement awaits final court approval before it can be enacted.
Here’s what affected vehicle owners need to know about this settlement, how to check eligibility, and the claims process.
Which Vehicles Are Included in the Settlement?
To be eligible for compensation, vehicle owners should verify that they own one of the designated models:
The eligible vehicles must have been purchased from authorized GM dealerships in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, or Texas between March 1, 2010, and September 13, 2024.
Instructions for Claiming Payments
The settlement outlines three distinct categories for potential financial recompense, with amounts being estimated and subject to change based on the number of valid claims filed:
Owners who incurred out-of-pocket expenses for CP4 repairs that were not covered under warranty. A total of $30 million is earmarked for this group, with individual payments potentially ranging from $6,356 to $12,712.
Previous owners of the affected trucks who did not pay for CP4 repairs. For this group, $5 million will be allocated, with payments ranging from $400 to $800.
Current owners of the affected trucks that have not yet received a remedy. They may receive a reimbursement of 50% for CP4 repair costs conducted at GM-authorized dealerships after the settlement’s final approval. This reimbursement option will expire 12 months post-approval or when the truck reaches 200,000 miles.
Individuals uncertain about their eligibility can utilize a VIN lookup tool available on the litigation website.
To claim a cash payout, eligible parties can either file a claim online, or contact the settlement representatives via email or phone.
The claim can be submitted through a claim form located at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com.
To receive future repair reimbursements, consumers must obtain or pay for a CP4 repair at a GM-authorized dealership following the final approval of the settlement. At that time, they can fill out a Reimbursement Request Form online or request a form through the contact information provided earlier. The deadline for these requests will be 60 days after the repair date.
The deadline for filing claims is set for six months after the final hearing, which may occur as early as July 21, 2025. Regular updates can be found at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com.
This information is sourced from an article originally published on USA TODAY: General Motors agrees to $35 million settlement: How to claim payment
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