random shutdown..

[strack355]

Hi, I have a 2010 chevy truck that I purchased new in july of 2010. In July 2011 the truck would randomly shutdown while driving. I could not replicate this problem, and there was no check engine light, or other problems with the truck. It would shutdown in traffic, on interstates, secondary roads, parking lots, etc..

I took the truck to the dealership and they kept it for 20+ days randomly replacing componets trying to pinpoint the problem. It also wold randomly shutdown on them too. Eventually the called in a factory electrical specialist and he seemd to have fixed the problem. For about 7 months the truck ran fine, no shutdowns, just normal operation. Until last week.

My wife and I were driving home and the truck shuts off again. Same symptoms, not CEL's, no other problems. It is at the dealership right now and I told them to keep it for a few days to see if they could replicate the shutdown problem again.

Is this a justified case for the lemon law? I have given the manufacture a chance to fix it and the problem reoccured. Due the fact it randomly happens I feel it poses a major saftey concern. What are your opinions?

 

[You Are Guilty]

Have you read the lemon law requirements? I do not believe you have met them (yet).

 

[Zigner]

Have you read the lemon law requirements? I do not believe you have met them (yet).

How did you arrive at this opinion when the OP didn't list his state

 

[strack355]

Oops sorry, I'm in west Virginia. I spoke with the service rep and told him to keep it for two more days to see if they can get it to shutdown on them.

 

[You Are Guilty]

I thought everyone knew I was psychic?

Lemon Law
http://autopedia.com/html/LemonLaw/WV_lemonlaw2.html

Place I'd start complaining, since it's free:
http://www.wvago.gov/pdf/motor-vehicle-complaint-form.pdf

Beyond that, speak to a local lemon law lawyer - most (all?) offer free consultations (bring your documentation!)

Good luck.

 

[strack355]

West Virginia Lemon Law states the vehicle has to be out of service for 30 days, OR had 3 attempts to remedy the problem.

It also says that if the defect poses a serious risk of injury or death, It has to have at least 1 attemt the remedy the situation.

Is it OK to assume a vehicle randomly shutting down in traffic a serious risk of injury or death?

I like this truck But no longer trust it, If I pursue action what would be the best route to follow? Attorny Generals office? BBB? Or just contact a lemon lawer and let them do most of the work for me. I am not looking for a free truck, If I could get a newer model the same model, trim level, options, etc... and just transfer my balance to that truck I would be extremly happy. What are the odds a deal could be met with the information I have provided? I have no experiance in this type of situation.

 

[Zigner]

West Virginia Lemon Law states the vehicle has to be out of service for 30 days, OR had 3 attempts to remedy the problem.

It also says that if the defect poses a serious risk of injury or death, It has to have at least 1 attemt the remedy the situation.

Is it OK to assume a vehicle randomly shutting down in traffic a serious risk of injury or death?

I like this truck But no longer trust it, If I pursue action what would be the best route to follow? Attorny Generals office? BBB? Or just contact a lemon lawer and let them do most of the work for me. I am not looking for a free truck, If I could get a newer model the same model, trim level, options, etc... and just transfer my balance to that truck I would be extremly happy. What are the odds a deal could be met with the information I have provided? I have no experiance in this type of situation.

You should speak with a lemon law attorney.

As for the "serious risk of injury or death" - that usually relates to something that would cause you to lose control of your vehicle - like the steering wheel popping off in your hands or the wheel randomly falling off. Your vehicle is fully controllable during the periods that it shuts down.

 

[HomeGuru]

I thought everyone knew I was psychic?

Lemon Law
http://autopedia.com/html/LemonLaw/WV_lemonlaw2.html

Place I'd start complaining, since it's free:
http://www.wvago.gov/pdf/motor-vehicle-complaint-form.pdf

Beyond that, speak to a local lemon law lawyer - most (all?) offer free consultations (bring your documentation!)

Good luck.

**A: I already knew you were side kick.

 

[strack355]

As for the "serious risk of injury or death" - that usually relates to something that would cause you to lose control of your vehicle - like the steering wheel popping off in your hands or the wheel randomly falling off. Your vehicle is fully controllable during the periods that it shuts down

I don't consider the truck "controllable" when shutting down while pulling out into traffic, or merging onto the freeway etc... The accelerator is a control, and if I have none, a serious accident may occcur. This is a serious risk of injury or death in my eyes. Especially when it cannot be duplicated, and driven in a manner to prevent shutdown. Thanks for all the advice, I've contacted the manufacturer and there is a case/investigaton going, so well work from there, any more advise as in how to deal with them on this issue?