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Old 04-27-2006, 08:07 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: General Motors responds to class action lawsuits on intake manifold gaskets

The original post refers to Canada. Where 60000km=36000miles.
If GM functions under the assumption that it's OK to build cars that suffer major engine damage shortly after 3 years, then they deserve to go broke. I think it's reasonable for a customer to expect engine and manifold gaskets to last longer than 3 years. Moreover, GM knew about this problem all along. They kept producing faulty parts regardless. This wasn't a rare problem, it was common.
Yes you are the sole owner, but it's not in GM's best interest to tell these people that it's their problem now. Since it was a known problem, GM should pay for repairs for 6 years, after that, split the costs with the customer. It's responsible when you as the manufacturer are at fault and it's also good customer service, which is important in a competitive market. You wouldn't take this nonsense with other products.

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Originally Posted by 303montecarlo
Then your thinking if the car is out of its three year warantee period,and has over 60,000 miles it is GMs problem. The purchase agreement is just that,after this period you are the sole owner.
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