Class action across Tasman

A class action lodged in Australia claims a car company made vehicles with faulty transmissions.

Maurice Blackburn, which has its headquarters in Melbourne, says the action against General Motors Australia and New Zealand has been brought on behalf of buyers of certain Holdens from January 2011 to December 2024.

They include those equipped with GM’s 6L 45, 6L 50 and 6L 80 transmissions. The plaintiff law firm has named the allegedly affected vehicles online. Click here to access it. They include the Colorado, and the Commodore VE and VF. 

“Our class action alleges the transmission systems in affected vehicles are defective due to a design fault in the torque converter and torque converter clutch,” says Kimi Nishimura, Maurice Blackburn’s principal lawyer.

“Because of the alleged defect, owners have experienced problems with their vehicles including intermittent transmission shudders, excessive vibrations and harsh gear shifts.

“The class action alleges General Motors failed to comply with the guarantee of acceptable quality under Australian consumer law, and engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
“Through this action, we are seeking to recover compensation for consumers who experienced loss and damage related to the transmission system in affected vehicles.”

General Motors Australia and New Zealand didn’t comment on the class action, reports Nine News. “GM does not comment on ongoing litigation,” says a spokesperson. “GM stands by its commitment to achieving the best outcomes for Holden customers.”