General Motors’ troubled 6.2-liter V8 is facing another round of scrutiny, and this time federal investigators are looking beyond the original recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into GM vehicles equipped with the L87 6.2-liter V8 after receiving reports of catastrophic engine failures even after owners had completed the…
Electric vehicles promise lower maintenance and a smoother ride, but for a growing number of owners, the battery and charging system — the most expensive and important components in the car — have become the source of constant frustration. From sudden range loss to vehicles that refuse to charge at all, EV battery and charging…
Cadillac Escalade Owners: Do Not Ignore the L87 Engine Recall If you own or lease a 2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade or Escalade ESV equipped with the 6.2L V8 gas engine, RPO L87, your vehicle may be part of a serious General Motors engine recall. The recall is identified by NHTSA as Recall No. 25V-274 and by…
Ford Motors Company is recalling 42,784 2021 – 2023 Ford Mach-E models equipped with a rear-wheel drive drivetrain because their rear differential pinion shaft might bend, break or fracture, causing vehicles to lose power while driving or move on their own while parked. If this problem occurs, drivers might also notice a Malfunction Indicator Light…
Joseph Kaufman was quoted in a Daily Journal article about Honda fraud verdict that may strengthen defect claims in California lemon law cases. You can read the article in the Daily Journal or below. If you’re experiencing issues with a 2021 – 2026 Honda vehicle which haven’t been fixed in a reasonable number of attempts…
New vehicles have never been more expensive. According to the Automotive News/Catalyst IQ tracker, new-vehicle prices recently climbed past a record that had stood for nearly three years. The tracker hit $51,820 on June 26, surpassing the July 2023 record, and then continued climbing to close the first half of the year at $51,974. That…
Jeep is recalling 1,076,999 Wrangler and Gladiator models because of an issue within the electric hydraulic power steering pump, which may cause wires to overheat and start a fire, even when the vehicles are parked. The recall includes 2021–2025 Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. A “Service Power Steering” message or loss of power steering may signal…
Many Rivian owners may not realize that Rivian’s purchase, preorder, reservation, or configuration terms can include an arbitration agreement and class action waiver. Arbitration provisions can affect where and how disputes are resolved, including disputes involving the purchase, sale, condition, service, or repair of a vehicle. The good news is that Rivian makes the opt-out…
Joseph Kaufman was quoted in a Daily Journal article about Ford’s new strategy in fight against lemon law firms. You can read the article in the Daily Journal or below. Joseph A. Kaufman is the founder and CEO of Joseph Kaufman and Associates. If you’re experiencing issues with a 2021 – 2026 Ford vehicle which haven’t…
11 most common Chevrolet problems Silverado owners encounter, complete with affected model years and typical repair costs.
