The GMC Canyon is a popular pickup truck generally known for its spacious interiors, quality features, and powerful performance. However, many GMC Canyon owners have reported persistent issues that affect the GMC Canyon’s reliability, safety, and comfort. Enduring such problems can be extremely frustrating for new GMC Canyon owners who were probably expecting a top-of-the-line truck.
If you recently purchased a GMC Canyon from GM and it turns out the vehicle is a lemon, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. This is where it makes sense to retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable Lemon Law attorney with Bad Vehicle.
Common GMC Canyon Issues That May Provide Grounds for a Lemon Law Claim
Here are some of the most common issues reported by GMC Canyon owners, which may qualify your vehicle for a lemon law claim:
- Transmission problems, such as shaking, shuddering, jerking, clunking, hard shifting.
- Heating and air conditioning system doesn’t provide the correct temperatures or air delivery.
- The GMC Fuel level sensor failure. The fuel tank doesn’t correctly read the fuel level.
- Clunking sound coming from the upper intermediate steering shaft.
- Erratic speedometer.
The above-listed issues are not only annoying and frustrating, but they can pose a significant safety risk to you and any passengers in your vehicle.
Does Your GMC Canyon Qualify as a Lemon?
A GMC Canyon may be considered a “lemon” if it has one or more major defects that significantly impair the vehicle’s use, value, or safety. In addition, if the defect, or defects, cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts by GM-authorized dealership or service center, then you may have grounds for file a claim under applicable Lemon Law.
The exact criteria for determining what makes up a “reasonable number of attempts” may differ depending on the state where you reside. However, if you’ve tried to repair the same defect at least three times or haven’t been able to drive the car for 30 days or more due to repair, then you should speak to a Lemon Law attorney sooner rather than later.
Options If Your GMC Canyon Turns Out to Be a Lemon
If your GMC Canyon meets the criterion to be considered a lemon under applicable state law, then you may be able to pursue one or more of the following options:
- Replacement: GM may offer to replace your defective GMC Canyon with a comparable new Cadillac vehicle of the same or similar year, make, and model.
- Repurchase (Buyback): GM may repurchase your defective GMC Canyon and provide a full refund of the purchase price, plus collateral costs such as fees, taxes, and finance charges.
- Cash Settlement: In some instances, GM may simply offer you a cash settlement as an alternative to repurchase or replacement.
To get a better sense of your legal options, contact an experienced and knowledgeable Lemon Law attorney.
Now is the Time to Act – Speak to an Experienced Lemon Law Attorney
If you have reason to believe your GMC Canyon is a lemon, contact Bad Vehicle online or call us at 1-855-223-8344 for a no-cost case evaluation. We believe you will find Bad Vehicle to be a smart choice when you need to exercise your Lemon Law rights.