Category Archives: California Lemon Law Buybacks

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Repurchased Under California Lemon Law

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After analyzing repair orders and the purchase contract of a potential lemon law case, we determined that the owner of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu did have a valid claim to have his vehicle repurchased under the California Lemon Law. He had complained to the dealer many times about his cars problems and had six (6) unsuccessful repair attempts for various defects. These problems included:

  • Defective Engine Cooling System
  • Defective A/C System
  • Defective Thermostat
  • Defective Temperature Gauge
  • Defective Control Valve Assembly
  • SES Light Remains On

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2012 Dodge Challenger Lemon Law Buyback

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were contacted by the owner of a 2012 Dodge Challenger who believed his vehicle could be a lemon. He bought his car in February, 2013 and started having problems almost immediately. These included defects with the braking system, an air bag light and check engine light that remains on, and a defective fuel sender.

After taking his Challenger to a Chrysler dealer for repairs on eight (8) separate occasions, with defects still remaining, he decided to contact us for advice. Following a short consultation with a lemon law attorney, he decided to retain the Law Offices of Delsack & Assoc., P.C. to represent him in his demand to have Chrysler repurchase the vehicle. Continue reading →

2013 Toyota Prius Lemon Law Buyback For Multiple Defects

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were recently contacted by a 2013 Toyota Prius owner who was experiencing repeated problems with her vehicle. The EV had been in for repairs on three (3) separate occasions, was out of service in the hands of the manufacturer for more that 62 days, and the problems were still not fixed. She had complained to the Toyota dealer on many occasions about issues which included defective:

  • Vehicle Paint
  • Windshield (etched Spots/Distortion)
  • Back Glass
  • Right Rear Quarter Glass
  • Driver’s Side Window
  • Right Rear Window
  • Spoiler

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder CA Lemon Law Buyback

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Shortly after purchasing his new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, a California resident began experiencing transmission problems that would result in loss of engine power while operating under normal driving conditions. He had taken it in for repairs on three separate occasions for problems which included a defective transmission, torque converter, and transmission control module (TCM). The vehicle was also subject to Service Bulletin (NTB12-035) for problems with the TCM and the powertrain control module (PCM), as well as an NHTSA Investigation (DP12004) for transmission damage due to contamination by engine coolant. (According to the NHTSA website, the Office Of Defect Investigation (ODI) has received 512 consumer complaints regarding transmission problems in certain Nissan Pathfinders.) Continue reading →

2010 GMC Yukon – CA Lemon Law Buyback

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The Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. were contacted by a California resident seeking advice about problems she was having with her 2010 GMC Yukon. She purchased the vehicle new in October 2012 and started having problems almost immediately. After many months of unsuccessful repair attempts, she was confident she had a lemon and was looking for someone to represent her in her demand to have the Yukon repurchased. Continue reading →

2009 Chevrolet HHR Repeated Repair Attempts

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The owner of a 2009 Chevrolet HHR contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. after experiencing repeated problems with her vehicle. She purchased the wagon new in September 2010 and drove it for only a month when it started loosing power under normal operating conditions. Persistent problems resulted in the vehicle being returned to a GMC dealer, seven (7) more times for issues that include:

  • Continued Loss Of Power
  • Defective Steering Assist
  • Defective Suspension
  • Defective Electric Brake Control Module
  • Electronic Stabilizer Control Light Remains On
  • Defective Throttle Body Assembly

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2011 Buick Lacrosse CX California Lemon Law Buyback

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After several unsuccessful attempts of trying to get her 2011 Buick Lacrosse CX fixed, a California resident contacted the Law Offices of Delsack & Associates, P.C. to see if she qualified for protection under the California Lemon Law.

The sedan was purchased in June 2012 and by August 9, 2012, it had been taken in for the first time to have problems fixed. She subsequently provided GMC at least six (6) more repair opportunities involving several substantial defects. Continue reading →

The Right To Repair Act And Your California Lemon Law Rights

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The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, are several bills introduced to the United States Congress last February. If passed, the bill would require automobile manufacturers to give independent repair shops access to the same repair information their approved repair shops have. The legislation hopes to give consumers a choice to pick a repair facility best suited to their particular needs.

It is important to note, however, that under the California Lemon Law, a vehicle owners must give a manufacturer authorized dealer a reasonable number of repair attempts before their vehicle can be considered a lemon. While, the Right to Repair Act will give consumers more choice of where to take their vehicles, it may also negatively affect their lemon law rights. Continue reading →