Catastrophic engine failure, uncontrolled speed and engine fires are among a plethora of alleged defects claimed by irate Chevrolet drivers now suing for compensation.
General Motors is accused of falsely claiming certain Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models were reliable and safe despite being aware of a number of engine issues.
Consumers purchased their vehicles at inflated prices believing these misleading statements, court documents released by the Federal Court this week say.