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Your Chevrolet should run as it was designed to. When GM’s dealerships can’t fix it, California law says GM has to take it back. Neale & Fhima holds them accountable.
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A Chevy Silverado that has been serviced for the same transmission problem three times. An Equinox keeps displaying warning lights that the dealer can’t explain. A Blazer EV won’t hold a charge. These are just some of the problems real consumers have dealt with after buying or leasing a Chevy.
At some point, these problems become real burdens in the form of missed work, rented and borrowed cars, and unanswered service calls.
If this sounds familiar, California’s lemon law may require GM to buy your vehicle back. The California Chevy lemon law attorneys at Neale & Fhima have recovered compensation for thousands of clients in situations like these across California.
When GM won’t take your claim seriously, we give it the leverage it needs.
Why Do You Need a California Chevy Lemon Law Lawyer?
Dealing with a defective Chevy is exhausting. You bought the vehicle to haul equipment, commute, or carry your family. Instead, you’re scheduling repair appointments, arranging rides, and getting the same problem back days after the dealer says it’s fixed.
GM’s warranty department is not on your side. Its job is to minimize what GM pays out. When you contact GM directly, you’re negotiating against a system built to resolve these disputes in the manufacturer’s favor.
Our California Chevy lemon law attorneys fight back. We handle the entire process — communicating with GM, building the repair history, meeting the procedural requirements under California’s updated lemon law, and pursuing the maximum recovery the law allows.
Your initial consultation is free, and you owe us nothing out of pocket. If we successfully resolve your claim, California law requires the automaker to pay your attorney’s fees.
Why California Chevy Owners Trust Neale & Fhima
Results You Can Verify
Neale & Fhima has recovered more than $50,000,000 for California clients across lemon law and personal injury cases. Our 99% success rate reflects the depth of our preparation and our willingness to push back when GM undervalues a claim.
Principal attorney Aaron Fhima and our senior team are personally involved in every case.
No Upfront Fees, Ever
California law requires GM to pay your attorney fees when your case prevails. The initial consultation is free, with no financial pressure to make a decision.
40 Years of Combined Experience With GM Claims
Our legal team brings more than four decades of combined experience to every Chevrolet lemon law claim. We know how GM structures its warranty defense and what documentation makes a claim strong. When your case requires litigation, we are ready for it.
Does My Chevy Qualify for a Lemon Law Buyback in California?
If your Chevrolet has a defect covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and GM has made a reasonable number of repair attempts without fixing it, your vehicle may qualify as a lemon.
The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a defective vehicle when they fail to fix a covered problem after a reasonable number of attempts.
California courts typically treat two to four repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service, as meeting that threshold.
Both new and used Chevrolet vehicles may qualify, provided the original manufacturer’s warranty was still active at the time of purchase or lease.
Ask Neale & Fhima About Your California Chevy Lemon Law Case
Q: What if the dealership says they can’t duplicate the problem with my Chevy?
A: A “cannot duplicate” notation is itself documentation of an unresolved defect. Our California Chevy lemon law attorneys know how to build a pattern of failure from the repair record, including visits where the dealer found nothing, and use it in your favor.
Q: My Chevy has three different problems, not one recurring one. Can I still file a claim?
A: Yes. California’s lemon law covers vehicles with multiple distinct defects. If the combined time out of service exceeds 30 cumulative days during the warranty period, your vehicle may qualify. Our attorneys evaluate the full repair history to determine whether that bar has been met.
Q: Does lemon law cover my Chevy EV’s battery or charging problems?
A: Yes. California lemon law covers electric vehicles the same way it covers gas-powered models. Charging failures, battery management defects, and software problems in the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Bolt are all issues covered under warranty.
Q: Can I still qualify if I already traded the car in?
A: Possibly. If the defect was documented during the warranty period while you still owned the vehicle, a claim may still be viable. This is fact-specific, and our legal team can evaluate your situation based on the repair records and sale timeline.
Common Chevy Problems That May Qualify Under California Lemon Law
GM’s Chevrolet lineup generates consistent warranty complaint patterns in California. The following defect types appear most frequently in consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
- Transmission failures, rough shifting, hard engagement, and drivetrain hesitation in the Silverado, Colorado, and Traverse
- Engine management problems, stalling, and persistent warning lights in the Tahoe and Suburban
- Electrical failures, infotainment blackouts, and sensor malfunctions in the Equinox and Traverse
- Charging failures, battery management problems, and software defects in the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV
- Phantom braking, Super Cruise disengagement, and driver-assistance errors across multiple models
- Battery defects, range loss, and charging irregularities in the Chevy Bolt
- Steering column problems, suspension noise, and vibration issues in the Silverado and Tahoe
- Excessive oil consumption and engine defects in the Equinox and Traverse, particularly in 1.5T and 2.0T engines
- Brake fade, soft pedal feel, and premature wear across multiple Chevy models
If your Chevy has experienced any of these problems and returned to the dealer more than once without a lasting repair, Neale & Fhima can evaluate your claim.
Chevy Models Our California Lemon Law Attorneys Commonly Handle
Every Chevrolet model sold or leased in California under a manufacturer’s warranty is covered when defects go unresolved. Our Chevy lemon law lawyers have particular depth in the following models.
Silverado and Colorado
The Silverado is California’s best-selling full-size truck and one of the most frequently cited vehicles in California lemon law claims. Transmission hesitation, drivetrain problems, and electrical failures lead the complaint list for both gas and EV variants.
Early complaints around the 2026 and 2027 Chevy Silverado EV center on charging and software. Our attorneys handle Silverado claims across all current model years.
Tahoe and Suburban
Engine management problems, software failures, and infotainment malfunctions are the most documented defects in these large SUVs. Repeated dealership visits without a lasting repair are a pattern our attorneys see regularly in 2024, 2025, and 2026 Tahoe and Suburban claims.
Equinox, Traverse, and Blazer EV
These mid-size SUVs generate significant complaint volume around electrical issues and infotainment problems. The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV have both appeared in early claims involving charging failures and software instability.
Our team also handles claims involving the Chevy Malibu, Bolt, Trax, Trailblazer, and any other Chevrolet model currently under the manufacturer’s warranty. If your vehicle keeps going back to the dealer and they keep clearing it, we may be able to help you.
What Are California’s Updated Lemon Law Procedures (AB 1755)?
California’s lemon law procedures changed significantly beginning in 2025 under Assembly Bill 1755. Chevy owners with active or potential claims need to know how those changes affect their case.
Here is what shifted:
- New deadlines: Claims must now be filed within one year after the manufacturer’s warranty expires and no later than six years from the vehicle’s original delivery date. These windows are shorter than before.
- Mandatory mediation: For manufacturers who opted into the AB 1755 framework under Senate Bill 26, mediation is required within 150 days of GM’s answer. Litigation pauses while mediation proceeds.
- Opt-in manufacturer framework: Not all manufacturers operate under the new rules. The California Department of Consumer Affairs publishes a list of manufacturers who have elected to follow the AB 1755 procedures. Which rules apply to your Chevy depends on whether GM has opted in.
The substantive remedies — repurchase, replacement, civil penalties, and attorney fees — did not change. The procedural path to get there did. These requirements make it more important than ever to involve a Chevy lemon law attorney from the start.
What Can You Recover in a California Chevy Lemon Law Case?
When GM cannot fix your Chevrolet after a reasonable number of attempts, California lemon law provides three primary remedies:
- Vehicle repurchase: GM refunds the full purchase price, including sales tax, registration fees, and finance charges, minus a mileage offset from the date of the first repair attempt.
- Vehicle replacement: GM replaces your defective Chevy with a new vehicle of equal or greater value.
- Cash settlement: A negotiated payment that compensates for diminished value or ongoing defect-related costs.
GM pays your attorney fees when you prevail on a lemon law claim, so hiring a lawyer for your lemon law claim costs you nothing out of pocket. Our attorneys at Neale & Fhima fight for the full recovery the law allows.
Frequently Asked Questions: California Chevy Lemon Law
How many repair attempts before my Chevy is considered a lemon?
California law does not set a fixed number. Courts generally treat two to four attempts for the same defect as reasonable. Alternatively, 30 or more cumulative days out of service within the warranty period may qualify the vehicle, even if the problems are unrelated.
Safety-related defects often qualify after fewer attempts.
How long do I have to file a Chevy lemon law claim in California?
Under AB 1755, claims must be filed within one year after the manufacturer’s warranty expires and no later than six years from the vehicle’s original delivery date.
These windows are shorter than before, so consulting a California Chevy lemon law attorney promptly after identifying a recurring defect matters.
Can I file a lemon law claim for a leased Chevy?
Yes. California lemon law covers both purchased and leased vehicles when the defect is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and arose during the lease term. Lessees may recover lease payments made, any capitalized down payment, and other documented defect-related costs.
What if GM denies my lemon law claim?
A denial from GM is the beginning of the legal phase, not the end of your options. Our firm pursues arbitration or litigation when GM refuses to honor a valid claim. A denial does not change what the law requires.
Does California lemon law cover 2025, 2026 and 2027 Chevy models?
Yes. California lemon law applies to any Chevrolet still under its manufacturer’s warranty, regardless of model year. The 2025, 2026 and 2027 Chevy Silverado, Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Tahoe, and Traverse are all covered.
Emerging EV defects are among the fastest-growing areas of our lemon law work.
Does California lemon law cover used Chevy vehicles?
A used Chevrolet may qualify when it was purchased or leased while the original manufacturer’s warranty was still active and the defect is covered by that warranty. Certified pre-owned Chevy vehicles with remaining factory warranty are frequently eligible.
What if my Chevy was recalled? Can I still file a lemon law claim?
Yes. A recall repair that fails to fix the problem may actually strengthen your case. You can review active Chevrolet recalls and complaint data through the NHTSA vehicle search, and our attorneys can assess whether a lemon law claim applies to your situation.
Take Your Next Step With Neale & Fhima
If your Chevrolet keeps going back to the dealer and GM keeps sending it home without a real fix, California law may require them to take it back entirely.
Neale & Fhima know how GM handles these disputes and how to fight for the outcome you need.
Attorney Aaron Fhima
Aaron Fhima is a trial attorney who has secured numerous settlements and verdicts against large corporations and some of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Representing consumers and injury victims throughout the state of California, Aaron’s practice areas include personal injury, and lemon law litigation. Aaron has a long record of success taking on large defense firms; and he doesn’t hesitate to take cases to trial when necessary to enforce his clients’ rights. [ Attorney Bio ]
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