GMC Yukon Lemon Law

Under the Song-Beverly Act, two or more attempts to repair the same safety-related defect, or four or more attempts for a non-safety defect, typically create a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle is a lemon. Additionally, if your Yukon has been out of service for a cumulative 30 days or more, you may also qualify regardless of the number of attempts.

Suspension system failures that affect vehicle handling and braking stability can be classified as safety defects under the Song-Beverly Act. A leaking magnetic ride control shock can cause unpredictable handling, especially during emergency maneuvers. If GMC has been unable to repair this condition after a reasonable number of attempts, you may have grounds for a lemon law buyback.

The Song-Beverly Act generally applies to vehicles purchased or leased in California. However, if you are a California resident and the vehicle is primarily used and registered in California, courts have sometimes extended protection even if the purchase occurred out of state. Consulting a California lemon law attorney to evaluate the specific facts of your situation is recommended.

Yes. California law allows the manufacturer to deduct a reasonable mileage offset calculated from the miles driven before your first repair attempt for the defect. The formula divides the actual mileage at first repair by 120,000 and multiplies by the purchase price. Miles driven after the first repair attempt are not counted against you in this calculation.