Famous carmaker faces class action lawsuit from Maurice Blackburn
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For many Australians, owning a Holden is synonymous with reliability.
It also supports a proud legacy of local manufacturing.
However, recent developments have cast a shadow over this iconic marque, which prompted massive legal action.
Leading law firm Maurice Blackburn initiated a class action lawsuit against General Motors (GM), Holden's parent company, on behalf of aggrieved Holden owners.
According to the lawsuit, GM sold vehicles equipped with faulty automatic transmissions.
The class action accused GM of not adhering to the Australian Consumer Law's standards and has engaged in misleading conduct.
The faulty transmissions in question were the GM 6L 45, 50, and 80 models.
These transmissions were installed in Holden's larger vehicles, including the Australian-made Holden Commodore, the Thailand-sourced Colorado ute, and the Trailblazer four-wheel-drive.
The vehicles mentioned above were sold to the public between January 2011 and December last year.
Holden ceased production of the locally-made Commodore in October 2017 and stopped general sales of brand-new vehicles by December 2020.
The massive lawsuit did not impact smaller Holden models like the Barina, Cruze, or Captiva.
Atty Kimi Nishimura, one of Maurice Blackburn's principal lawyers, further explained the gravity of the lawsuit.
'Because of the alleged defect, car owners have experienced problems with their vehicles, including intermittent transmission shudders, excessive vibrations and harsh gear shifts,' Atty Nishimura said.
'Owners of the affected vehicles have also reported leakage of automatic transmission fluid, accelerated degradation of transmission system components and greater servicing requirements.'
'For most Australians, cars are one of their biggest investments, and consumers are entitled to expect that the cars they buy are free from defects,' Atty Nishimura added.
The class action could secure compensation for those who have suffered loss and damage due to the alleged defects.
This is not the first time GM has faced legal scrutiny over transmission issues.
In the United States, the automotive giant also dealt with similar class actions and mass recalls.
This recall targeted eight-speed automatic transmissions in popular Chevrolet models—the Camaro and Silverado.
GM has been approached for a statement regarding these allegations.
For more information about the class action lawsuit, visit the Maurice Blackburn website here.
Have you experienced any issues with your Holden's transmission, or do you know someone who has? Share your experiences and thoughts about this lawsuit in the comments section below.
It also supports a proud legacy of local manufacturing.
However, recent developments have cast a shadow over this iconic marque, which prompted massive legal action.
Leading law firm Maurice Blackburn initiated a class action lawsuit against General Motors (GM), Holden's parent company, on behalf of aggrieved Holden owners.
According to the lawsuit, GM sold vehicles equipped with faulty automatic transmissions.
The class action accused GM of not adhering to the Australian Consumer Law's standards and has engaged in misleading conduct.
The faulty transmissions in question were the GM 6L 45, 50, and 80 models.
Despite ceasing production in 2020, Holden continues to sell vehicles through their Holden Used Cars website. Image Credit: Holden Australia
These transmissions were installed in Holden's larger vehicles, including the Australian-made Holden Commodore, the Thailand-sourced Colorado ute, and the Trailblazer four-wheel-drive.
The vehicles mentioned above were sold to the public between January 2011 and December last year.
Holden ceased production of the locally-made Commodore in October 2017 and stopped general sales of brand-new vehicles by December 2020.
The massive lawsuit did not impact smaller Holden models like the Barina, Cruze, or Captiva.
Atty Kimi Nishimura, one of Maurice Blackburn's principal lawyers, further explained the gravity of the lawsuit.
'Because of the alleged defect, car owners have experienced problems with their vehicles, including intermittent transmission shudders, excessive vibrations and harsh gear shifts,' Atty Nishimura said.
'Owners of the affected vehicles have also reported leakage of automatic transmission fluid, accelerated degradation of transmission system components and greater servicing requirements.'
'For most Australians, cars are one of their biggest investments, and consumers are entitled to expect that the cars they buy are free from defects,' Atty Nishimura added.
The class action could secure compensation for those who have suffered loss and damage due to the alleged defects.
This is not the first time GM has faced legal scrutiny over transmission issues.
In the United States, the automotive giant also dealt with similar class actions and mass recalls.
This recall targeted eight-speed automatic transmissions in popular Chevrolet models—the Camaro and Silverado.
GM has been approached for a statement regarding these allegations.
For more information about the class action lawsuit, visit the Maurice Blackburn website here.
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