I don't know whether or not they are still around, but TV helps!! See below.

"Oh God, please don't tell me that GM is still trying to use the 350 as a diesel? I bought a 1980 Oldsmobile diesel (350) in 1979. I spent more than the car cost in repairs in one year primarily because the rest of the car (including transmission) could not cope with the torque. That being said, the diesel itself was absolutely fragile. They installed sleeves in the cylinders, but didn't strengthen the pistons, crank, flywheel, etc. You get the picture. My crank split into two pieces. The flywheel shattered. The injector pump was replaced twice (as were the injectors). The tranny behind the diesel blew twice in 60K miles. I was about to go on television on a program called "Lemon on Wheels" when GM sent me a check for everything I had ever paid for service (including oil changes). Hmmm!"

The organization was called Lemon on Wheels and it was in NJ and NY. The car was out of warranty when I got the check. Things might be different since 1980, but none of the major manufacturers want negative publicity. Keep in mind that I didn't spend any money on legal fees. I simply wrote GM a letter, got a meaningless reply, forwarded both to Lemon on Wheels, was asked if I'd appear on TV to document the problem, and received the check. Lemon Laws don't really protect anyone. Bad press does more than Lemon Laws!

regards,
AJG617

 

I had my tranny go out at 3,000 miles wasn't even towing anything, output shaft bearing was replaced at 3,500, parking shift lever cable and parking paw were damaged truck would get hung up in reverse. Check engine light has come on ??? I lost count after 8. My air vents under dash come apart had to all be replaced. Back window leaked water and stained my back seat, was told that the whole back window was replaced. 2 monthes later, back window is leaking again, and was just told this morning that dealership never did replace the back window they tried to reseal it. So, I was lied too. Now Dodge is telling me they are replaceing the back window for sure this time. Funny my 1st work order said they did replace the whole back window, I'm not a happy camper right now.

 

In CA a lawyer is usually a waste of money. Here the proceedings are handles by a mediator through the Better Business Bureau. A lawyer is helpful but not necessary.

 

I had a Dakota bought back under Lemon Law with no attorney involved. If you talk to the right people, it is sometimes suprising how easily things can be handled. If you go in with the right attitude and the right knowledge, there is no reason to involve an attorney. I am sure that sometimes you might have to do so after you get denied yourself, but why not try it. Not everyone is out there to get you!

 

CD,

Might get Marvin Zindler of CH 13 news in Houston to help.
Good luck.

 

I had to use CA attorneys, cause when I was stationed in Cali that's where I bought my truck in Valencia. They did not a thing for me, but tell me "Yes, You have a case." And nothing ever came of it. The only thing I heard out of their mouth's had to do with MONEY.