People who purchased select models of Chevrolet and GMC trucks may be eligible for payments of up to $12,700 as part of a $35 million settlement involving defective fuel injector pumps.
The settlement pertains to 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierra diesel trucks equipped with 6.6L Duramax engines and Bosch “CP4” high-pressure diesel fuel pumps.
According to a press release from the JND Legal Administration, the lawsuit pertains to these pumps being “unreasonably fragile and susceptible to catastrophic failure.”
While General Motors denied the claims, the company has agreed to the $35 million settlement.
Truck owners who purchased one of these models from a GM-authorized dealer in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania or Texas between March 1, 2010 and Sept. 13, 2024 may be eligible for settlement benefits.
A VIN lookup is available to check if your truck is included in the settlement.
A cash payment is available to truck owners who paid out of pocket for repairs to the CP4 fuel pump and available for folks who no longer own their truck and did not pay for a fuel pump repair. Partial cash back for future CP4 fuel pump replacements and repairs are also available in some circumstances, according to the settlement website.
People who paid out of pocket for a CP4 repair that was not covered by warranty could receive between $6,356 and $12,712, while folks who no longer own their trucks and did not pay for repairs could receive between $400 and $800, depending on how many valid claims are received.
A partial repair reimbursement program also offers cash back on future CP4 repairs performed at a GM-authorized dealership on or after the date of final approval of the settlement.
You can file a claim online, or submit a paper claim form to info@GMFuelPumpLitigation.com or GM Fuel Pump Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91445, Seattle, WA 98111.
The deadline to file a claim is six months after the court issues final approval; the hearing on the final settlement is scheduled for April 25. Claims require supporting documentation, such as proof of purchase and proof of repair.
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