Lemon Law Claim - 2024 Hummer Ev

Location: Tennessee

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for advice or shared experiences dealing with GM over a defective leased vehicle. I’ve been in an ongoing Lemon Law dispute over my 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and things just took another frustrating turn.

Here’s what’s happened: • Leased in May 2024 from GMC of Murfreesboro (I’m based in FL but had to buy out of state due to local dealer markups) • From the start, the car had paint blemishes on 7 different panels. I started my log of complaints with GM customer service (EV concierge) since then. Only recently did I find out the vehicle had undisclosed prior paintwork/corrections (which I never authorized) and GM is now trying to use that to deny warranty repairs • Battery and powertrain issues started soon after – the vehicle has lost power or ability to charge three separate times, on the most recent failure, while I was driving 65 mph on a highway and had to dangerously maneuver to safety • I’ve spent 115 days out of service in less than a year of ownership • On Friday, June 20th I received a call saying the vehicle was operating and they buffed out the paint defects. I’m reluctant to pick it up because of the ongoing Lemon Law claim.

I hired a Lemon Law attorney, and while they confirmed I qualify under both Tennessee Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, GM denied my buyback request.

They instead offered: • $4,500 “cash & keep” settlement (I keep the car, GM pays attorney fees separately) • No title branding, and warranties remain active

My lawyer is advising I consider taking this because buyback or full damages could take 1–2 years in court, and TN Lemon Law includes a “usage offset” (so I wouldn’t get 100% of what I paid anyway). But I’m honestly frustrated beyond words and don’t think that’s a fair outcome for a vehicle this defective.

Is my lawyer trying to minimize their efforts to collect fees and move on? Or managing my expectations more to reality of outcome?

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What I’d love to know from the community: • Has anyone else had GM agree to a full buyback on a leased Hummer EV (or other vehicle) after battery or paint issues? Or being out of service in the range of what mine has been out for? • Should I pick up the car if I am still trying to pursue the buyback? To minimize GM’s room to dispute. • Am I making a mistake by refusing the cash & keep offer and trying to fight for a full return/refund (buyback)? • Any advice for escalating pressure on GM (Attorney General, media, etc.)? I reached out via email to CEO and was in correspondence with Executive Resolution team until I engaged a lawyer.

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I’ve never had to fight a car manufacturer like this before. It’s been stressful, time-consuming, and I’m tired of paying a considerable monthly payment for a “premium” EV that’s barely drivable and may have been repaired before I even got it.

Appreciate any thoughts, stories, or advice.

Thanks in advance.