Have you ever heard of this happening? This is nuts....
General Motors Class Action Pursued in Canada
http://www.halifaxlive.com/content/view/685/2/
Lawyers today announced the commencement of a $1.2 billion class action against General Motors of Canada Limited and General Motors Corporation. The plaintiff's claim is that General Motors designed, marketed, tested and manufactured, in the 1995-2003 model years, various Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac motor vehicles with a 3.1, 3.4, 3.8 or 4.3 litre engine, using a defective intake manifold gasket. The vehicles include those listed below:
-1995-1997 Buick Riviera
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick LeSabre
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick Park Avenue
-1996-1998/2000-2003 Buick Regal
-2000-2003 Buick Century
-2002-2002 Buick Rendezvous
-1996/1998-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
-1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
-1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
-1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
-2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
-1995-1998 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
-1995-1998 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
-1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
-1996-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
-1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Bonneville
-1997-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
-1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
-1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
-1999-2003 Pontiac Montana
-2001-2003 Pontiac Aztec
Colin P. Stevenson, a partner with the law firm Stevensons LLP, in Toronto, Ontario, said, "The claim here is based on problems that have surfaced right across North America arising from the fact that General Motors used nylon or other plastics in the manufacture of the IMG. The plastic degrades prematurely causing coolant to leak into the engine. The trouble is the coolant can cause serious problems once it escapes. In some cases the engines overheat and seize completely. The vehicles often need complete engine replacements at considerable expense to the owners."
The statement of claim notes that General Motors introduced a new gasket in 2004 but General Motors still refuses to acknowledge the general defect in the pre-existing gaskets.
A national class is being sought in this class action. There is a coalition of lawyers working across the country to ensure Canadian owners or lessees of these vehicles are treated fairly. Kirk M. Baert of Koskie Minsky LLP stated, "The national team of lawyers is committed to ensuring the best possible result for the class."
It is too early at this stage to quantify the claims of the potential class members but it is anticipated that the amount is very significant. It is estimated that there are 400,000 vehicles in the class in Canada. An average claim of $3,000 makes the claim worth $1,200,000,000. Any Canadians concerned about their GM vehicle are encouraged to visit www.classproceedings.ca, and fill out and remit the questionnaire.
General Motors Class Action Pursued in Canada
http://www.halifaxlive.com/content/view/685/2/
Lawyers today announced the commencement of a $1.2 billion class action against General Motors of Canada Limited and General Motors Corporation. The plaintiff's claim is that General Motors designed, marketed, tested and manufactured, in the 1995-2003 model years, various Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac motor vehicles with a 3.1, 3.4, 3.8 or 4.3 litre engine, using a defective intake manifold gasket. The vehicles include those listed below:
-1995-1997 Buick Riviera
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick LeSabre
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick Park Avenue
-1996-1998/2000-2003 Buick Regal
-2000-2003 Buick Century
-2002-2002 Buick Rendezvous
-1996/1998-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
-1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
-1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
-1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
-2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
-1995-1998 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
-1995-1998 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
-1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
-1996-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
-1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
-1995-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Bonneville
-1997-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
-1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
-1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
-1999-2003 Pontiac Montana
-2001-2003 Pontiac Aztec
Colin P. Stevenson, a partner with the law firm Stevensons LLP, in Toronto, Ontario, said, "The claim here is based on problems that have surfaced right across North America arising from the fact that General Motors used nylon or other plastics in the manufacture of the IMG. The plastic degrades prematurely causing coolant to leak into the engine. The trouble is the coolant can cause serious problems once it escapes. In some cases the engines overheat and seize completely. The vehicles often need complete engine replacements at considerable expense to the owners."
The statement of claim notes that General Motors introduced a new gasket in 2004 but General Motors still refuses to acknowledge the general defect in the pre-existing gaskets.
A national class is being sought in this class action. There is a coalition of lawyers working across the country to ensure Canadian owners or lessees of these vehicles are treated fairly. Kirk M. Baert of Koskie Minsky LLP stated, "The national team of lawyers is committed to ensuring the best possible result for the class."
It is too early at this stage to quantify the claims of the potential class members but it is anticipated that the amount is very significant. It is estimated that there are 400,000 vehicles in the class in Canada. An average claim of $3,000 makes the claim worth $1,200,000,000. Any Canadians concerned about their GM vehicle are encouraged to visit www.classproceedings.ca, and fill out and remit the questionnaire.
wned: ill never buy or drive a gm. At least this will help toyota to the number 1 spot..
