Another lawsuit has been filed against Cadillac parent company, General Motors, in regard to valve lifter issues in vehicles equipped with the V8 Small Block engine. This includes 2014-present Cadillac Escalade luxury SUVs, as well as the 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V high-performance sedans.
According to Car Complaints, a total of nine plaintiffs filed the class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The lawsuit filing alleges that the valvetraain system in affected V8 engines, along with the Active Fuel management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) lifters, are comprised of subpar materials that may result in premature failure of the components. The lawsuit also claims that the lifters in affected engines were installed in an improper position in the lifter guide that is not in conformity with outlined specifications.
Supercharged 6.2L V8 engine (production code LT4), as equipped in the Cadillac CTS-V
Plaintiffs claimed that their vehicles required extensive service, including an increased frequency of oil changes, engine flushing and cleaning, and/or replacing the valve lifter oil manifold and its filter at regular intervals.
The plaintiffs also state that GM and Cadillac have been using parts of equally poor quality to repair affected vehicles. In turn, the reported valvetrain issues persist even after repairs. A recent service update was issued in response to faulty valve lifters in the Cadillac Escalade, with Cadillac and GM offering monetary reparation for the cost of said repairs. However, customers are only eligible for component coverage after the vehicles’ valvetrains have been replaced twice previously.
Obviously, the plaintiffs were not pleased by this development. As such, the lawsuit claims that a recall, rather than a service update, is necessary, with the automaker performing the repairs free of charge to vehicle owners instead of offering compensation conditionally.
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Greg Gutierrez
I drive a cadillac escalade 2016 but only drive on weekends maybe 1 to 3 hours every Saturday now my escalade needs engine repairs worth up to 16000 the dealer tells me .cause the lifter spring broke and caused damage to engine piston .are you kidding me.
Gerald
Dear Cadilac, Gm, and whom might be concerned
I am sad to report that once again the My 2015 Cadilac ESV with 107526 miles has broken down again. I am told an exhaust spring has broken. When I purchased this vehicle, I thought was getting the best ride of all times, but instead I got pain and suffering. It seems like every time I make plans to go somewhere with this vehicle, things don’t go well. Recently, I was making plans to go to Florida and see my farther. Instead, after a doctor’s appointment, the vehicle broke down. Things look grim about any future purchases of GM vehicles. I am a GM guy, but I have never had a vehicle that stays in the shop so much. I have sent business your way, despite dealing with issues with my 2015 Cadilac ESV. After some of the experiences I have endured, I want to do that anymore.
Please take the information in parenthesis into consideration from now on. (If you cannot warranty a Cadilac for the duration of the auto loan, please don’t sale anymore of them). This is sad, because as a Disabled Veteran, I do not feel comfortable with owning a vehicle that is prone to let me and my family down. Again, this is sad. When you own a Cadilac, you expect more; moreover, you should not get less. This is pitiful!!! Please forward my letter to your business owners, GM, and all interested parties. This is not part of the American dream, and automakers need to be held accountable. This is bad business, because now I feel we must almost plan on this vehicle breaking down. The vehicle is currently in the shop awaiting on the techs at Schertz Car Care Center and the Endurance warranty company to agree on a pathway forward. Meanwhile this has only led to frustration and discontentment around my home. Again, message to all of America, (If you cannot warranty a Cadilac for the duration of the auto loan, please don’t sale anymore of them). To add, make sure your new auto warranty, will be accepted at the Cadilac Dealer; moreover, prior to towing it. Again, things look grim about any future purchases of GM vehicles. I was thinking about test riding a new Cadilac ESV, but I am so afraid of it breaking down; moreover, it continues to look even more grim. In closing, Sir. Thank you for your service and take care.
Respectfully,
Gerald Hill
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