by Kevin R. Duck | May 20, 2026 | Defects & Recalls, FAQs
One of the largest financial losses associated with purchasing a new vehicle is depreciation. Industry studies consistently show that many new vehicles lose between 20% and 30% of their value during the first year of ownership and approximately 50% or more within five...
by Kevin R. Duck | May 20, 2026 | Class Action Lawsuit, Defects & Recalls
Automotive class action litigation continues to expand nationwide as consumers report recurring problems involving transmissions, engines, electrical systems, batteries, infotainment systems, fuel systems, and safety technologies. These lawsuits frequently allege that...
by Kevin R. Duck | May 20, 2026 | Defects & Recalls
NHTSA consumer complaint data provides one of the most important public databases for identifying recurring vehicle problems. Complaints often involve transmission failures, engine defects, electrical problems, sudden loss of power, braking issues, steering failures,...
by Lucas Duhon | May 15, 2026 | Cadillac, Chevrolet, Defects & Recalls, GM, GMC
General Motors (GM) has issued an urgent “Do Not Drive” safety recall affecting certain Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs after discovering a potentially dangerous defect that could cause the wheels to lock up unexpectedly while driving. The recall impacts...
by Lucas Duhon | May 4, 2026 | Defects & Recalls, Ford
Ford Motor Company has issued a major safety recall affecting nearly 180,000 vehicles, including select 2024–2026 Ford Bronco SUVs and Ford Ranger pickup trucks, due to a potentially dangerous seat defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash. If you own...
by Lucas Duhon | Apr 27, 2026 | Defects & Recalls, Hyundai
Hyundai Motor America has issued a major safety recall affecting more than 100,000 Genesis vehicles due to a defect that could lead to dangerous fuel leaks and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...