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2023 Chevrolet Colorado Lemon Law Case Study: Cash and Keep Settlement in Maine

Purchased New in Maine
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$12,500
Recovered
8 Visits
Repair Attempts
50 Days
Out of Service
Case Overview

2023 Chevrolet Colorado: 8 Repair Visits and 50 Days Out of Service

2023 Chevrolet Colorado lemon law cash-and-keep settlement in Maine: Easy Lemon recovered $12,500 for this client after 8 repair visits and 50 days out of service. The claim was brought under Maine Lemon Law (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §1161 to §1169). When the same defect keeps coming back and the manufacturer cannot fix it, the owner may be entitled to a buyback, a replacement or a cash settlement, at no cost†.

Our client purchased a new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado in Maine. The repair records show 8 visits and 50 days out of service.

Easy Lemon took the case to Chevrolet and resolved it with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. The total combines the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Our client kept the vehicle.

Systems Involved

  • Engine
  • Transmission
  • Electrical
  • Fuel
  • Body/Trim
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8
Repair Attempts
📅
50
Days Out of Service
✓
$12,500
Recovered
Repair History

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Repair History: What the Repair Orders Show

Visit 1: September 6 - October 6, 2023 (31 Days)

  • The check engine light came on and the vehicle lost engine power.
  • Diagnostic trouble code P0299:00 (engine underboost) was found.
  • The turbocharger was noisy and determined to be faulty.
  • The dealer replaced the turbo, boost pressure sensor, and related gaskets, seals, and hardware.
  • A rental vehicle was provided.

Visit 2: January 29, 2024 (1 Day)

  • The OnStar light had previously turned red, multiple systems malfunctioned, and the vehicle exhibited rough idling and transmission shift delays.
  • The following codes were retrieved: P0562:00, U1602:00, B1D71:04, B1D73:04, and U0401:00.
  • The battery was replaced.
  • The dealer could not duplicate the other reported issues, including remote start failure, false collision alerts, lock malfunction, and poor engine idle.
  • A rental was provided.

Visit 3: April 2 - 3, 2024 (2 Days)

  • The owner reported false side detection alerts, brake pedal kickback on startup, engine idling issues, and delayed gear shifts.
  • Code U1602:00 was found.
  • Most concerns could not be duplicated, and some were deemed normal.
  • Recalls were performed for unwanted automatic emergency braking and fuel injector flow rate.
  • A rental vehicle was provided.

Visit 4: July 2 - 3, 2024 (2 Days)

  • The owner was not receiving monthly OnStar reports.
  • All modules failed to probe, and codes U1602:00 and U1611:00 were retrieved.
  • Parts were placed on backorder.
  • A rental was provided.

Visit 5: August 8, 2024 (1 Day)

  • The dealer replaced the telematics control module previously diagnosed as faulty.
  • A recall was also performed for multi-module reprogramming.

Visit 6: March 31 - April 3, 2025 (4 Days)

  • Issues were reported with lane assist, forward collision system, and general driver assist functionality.
  • Codes U1602:00 and U0232:00 were found.
  • The left side object detection module was diagnosed for replacement, with the part on backorder.
  • The owner also reported erratic transmission shifting, but this concern could not be duplicated.
  • A rental was provided.

Visit 7: May 5, 2025 (1 Day)

  • The dealer replaced the left side object detection module.
  • Upon removal, the cavity was found to be filled with mud.
  • The new module was installed and programmed.

Visit 8: May 12 - 19, 2025 (8 Days)

  • The owner reported a "Service Driver Assist System" warning.
  • Although the concern could not be duplicated, codes U300056 and U300057 were found.
  • The right object detection module was replaced per bulletin.
  • Additional concerns included a non-functional rear cross traffic alert, display issues, and erratic forward collision warnings, which could not be duplicated.
  • The passive door lock/unlock feature was re-enabled.
  • A rental vehicle was provided.
Legal Analysis

Can a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Be a Lemon in Maine?

Maine Lemon Law (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §1161 to §1169) covers new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Maine, including motor homes (chassis only).

  • Repair attempts: 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or a reasonable number of attempts)
  • Days out of service: 15 cumulative business days
  • Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset)
  • Attorney fees: Yes - the court may award a consumer who prevails reasonable attorney fees and costs, and must award them when the consumer prevails on an appeal of a state arbitration decision (10 M.R.S. §§1167, 1169(5))
This case: This Chevrolet Colorado went to the dealer 8 times and was out of service for 50 days. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide. Our client paid $0 out of pocket†.
Our Approach

How Was This Chevrolet Colorado Lemon Law Claim Resolved?

1

Free Case Review

We read the repair orders and counted the visits and the days the Colorado spent at the dealer.

2

Building the File

We sorted all repair orders by date and noted what was reported, what was diagnosed and what was done. That way the record showed the problems coming back.

3

Demand to Chevrolet

We sent Chevrolet a written demand that set out the repair history and asked for a cash settlement.

4

Cash and Keep

Chevrolet agreed to a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. Our client paid nothing out of pocket† for legal representation.

Case Status

$12,500 Cash and Keep Secured

$12,500
Cash and Keep: Client Kept the Vehicle

Key Case Facts

  • Vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
  • Purchased in: Maine
  • Status at purchase: New
  • Systems involved: Engine, Transmission, Electrical, Fuel, Body/Trim
  • Repair attempts: 8 visits
  • Days out of service: 50 days
  • Manufacturer: Chevrolet
  • Settlement type: Cash and Keep
  • Settlement amount: $12,500 (Cash and Keep)
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Common Questions

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Lemon Law Questions in Maine

What does Maine lemon law require for a vehicle like this Chevrolet Colorado?
Under Maine Lemon Law (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, §1161 to §1169), the repair standard is 3 repair attempts for the same defect (or a reasonable number of attempts), or 15 cumulative business days out of service. Remedies: Replacement vehicle or full refund (minus reasonable use offset). The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act also applies to written warranties nationwide.
How much did Easy Lemon recover in this 2023 Chevrolet Colorado case?
The case resolved with a cash-and-keep settlement totaling $12,500. The total is the payment to our client and the attorney fees paid by the manufacturer. Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
What is the difference between a buyback and a cash-and-keep settlement?
Under a buyback deal, the manufacturer takes back the vehicle, pays off the loan or lease and then refunds the owner, after subtracting any use allowance the state permits. In a cash-and-keep settlement, the owner keeps the vehicle and receives a cash payment.
Do I pay anything to hire Easy Lemon for a Chevrolet lemon law claim?
No upfront fee. In lemon law cases the manufacturer generally pays the attorney fees under fee-shifting statutes. In this case our client paid nothing out of pocket†.
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