Understanding the Chevy "Shift to Park" Issue: What You Need to Know About Lemon Law Rights

We originally wrote about General Motor’s “Shift to Park” issue here and how it was filed as a class action. Unfortunately, many GM vehicle owners are STILL having the same issue and GM doesn’t really have a repair for it.

If you've experienced the "Shift to Park" issue with your Chevrolet or Buick, you're not alone. This problem, affecting models like the Chevy Trailblazer, Traverse, and Malibu, as well as the Buick Encore, prevents drivers from properly shifting into park, leading to potential safety concerns and frustration. While General Motors argues the issue is not severe, many owners disagree, leading to a class-action lawsuit.

If your vehicle suffers from persistent issues like this, it may qualify as a lemon under state lemon laws. These laws protect consumers by ensuring that if a vehicle has significant, unrepairable defects, the manufacturer must either replace the vehicle or refund the purchase price.

If you’re facing the "Shift to Park" problem, it's crucial to document your repairs and consult with a lemon law attorney to understand your rights. You shouldn’t have to deal with a car that won’t even park properly—know your rights and take action.

If you're in California and you’ve taken your General Motors vehicle to a dealership for issues relating to the the shifter not engaging or saying “Action Required: Shift to Park” or any warranty concern, we can help you…. AT NO COST TO YOU! Valero Law, APC is a California consumer protection firm dedicated to protecting the lemon law rights of California consumers and ALL cases are taken on a contingency basis, meaning if there is no recovery, there is absolutely no fee to you! To see if you are eligible, contact us on the form below so we can review the details of your case and determine what you may be entitled to under California Lemon Law, including cash compensation or a vehicle buy back / refund!