Cadillac XT4 Lemon Law

Yes, an engine stalling defect is considered a serious safety issue under the Song-Beverly Act because it can leave you stranded in traffic. If the dealer has attempted to repair this Start/Stop system failure at least twice without success, California law presumes the vehicle is a lemon for safety-related defects. You should keep all repair orders and report the defect to General Motors customer assistance as well.

Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if the dealer has made four or more attempts to repair the same transmission defect without success, your XT4 is presumed to be a lemon. You are entitled to a full refund or a comparable replacement vehicle at the manufacturer's expense. The law also requires the manufacturer to cover your attorney fees if you prevail in a lemon law claim.

The Song-Beverly Act can apply to certified pre-owned vehicles if they were sold with a manufacturer-backed warranty. The key factor is whether the defect is covered under that express warranty at the time of the repair attempts. If GM's CPO warranty covers the defect and the dealer cannot fix it after a reasonable number of attempts, you may have a valid lemon law claim.

You can recover the full purchase price or lease payments, including your down payment, all finance charges, registration and license fees, and sales tax. Additionally, the Song-Beverly Act allows recovery of incidental and consequential damages such as towing fees, rental car costs, and repair expenses you paid out of pocket. The manufacturer is also responsible for your reasonable attorney fees and court costs if you prevail.