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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Bakersfield police warns of rise in GMC truck thefts, mostly in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department issued an alert regarding General Motor truck thefts within the city on Wednesday. Over the past two months, the city of Bakersfield has seen an increase in the number of thefts of high-end GMC trucks, according to officials. Suspects have targeted GMC Sierra 1500 trucks and GMC Sierra 2500 HD trucks, both with the AT4 or Denali trim package, police said. The thefts mostly occurred in southwest Bakersfield neighborhoods along Panama Lane and Buena Vista corridors between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. The vehicles were stolen from the street near the victims' home or from their driveway, according to BPD. The suspects have not been identified yet. Police said the suspects used different types of vehicles to go to these places. Anyone with information about this trend or anyone who has seen suspicious activity related to this investigation are asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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GBPD: Second driver faces charges in Velp Avenue head-on crash, identify two from Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) provided an update on the early April head-on crash on Velp Avenue, including information that a second driver was charged and the identities of both men. According to a release from GBPD, a second driver allegedly involved in the two-vehicle head-on crash that happened on April 1 on Velp Avenue now faces charges. Wisconsin man suffers serious, life-threatening injuries following crash, arrested for OWI Officers say that witnesses claimed that a black GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck was racing a red Dodge Challenger before crashing into a van at the intersection of Wilson Avenue. On May 22, charges were filed against 35-year-old Timothy Mossberger of Green Bay, who was identified to be driving the GMC Sierra 1500. On April 3, the Brown County District Attorney's Office charged the driver of the Challenger, 22-year-old Jason Wright, also of Green Bay. Victims identified in fatal I-43 wrong-way crash; charges expected Three people were treated for serious injuries as a result of the crash. Charges include: Timothy Mossberger Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety – Two Counts Jason Wright Second-Degree Reckless Injury – Two Counts Operating Motor Vehicle While Suspended – Cause Great Bodily Harm – Two Counts No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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GM Facing New Class-Action Lawsuit Over 6.2-Liter V8 Issues
In the wake of this April's major recall of 598,000 full-size trucks and SUVs due to issues with their 6.2-liter V-8 engines, General Motors is now facing a new class action lawsuit. The case was filed on Monday, May 19 by Seattle's Hagens Berman law firm in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The plaintiffs allege that GM knowing sold vehicles containing a definitive engine, fully aware of the safety hazards that decision presented. The lawsuit, featuring plaintiffs from Washington and California, details familiar issues with the L87 engine, specifically in vehicles manufactured for model years 2021–2024. As outlined in that April recall, the engines may feature sediment on the connecting rods or in the oil galleries for the crankshaft, which can lead to rod-bearing damage. GM has also acknowledged some engines may feature a crankshaft that is out of production spec. Any of these issues can result in a catastrophic engine failure. The engines were installed in popular models like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL, as well as the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. Beyond the safety issue, the plaintiffs allege that this situation is causing financial harm due to decreased vehicle values. They further claim that replacing the defective powertrains with new L87 V8s doesn't properly address the bearing issue, leaving owners at risk of further issues. While that sentiment is understandable, GM maintains that the faults have been remedied for model year 2025. The automaker's internal investigation was able to locate a specific manufacturing defect that reportedly only impacted engines built between March 1st, 2021, and May 31st, 2024. That said, the lawsuit specifically includes model year 2019+ Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500s in its list of impacted vehicles. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Hagens Berman: Law Firm Behind Many of the Largest Auto Class Actions Sues GM for Engine Failure Defect in Over 800,000 SUVs and Pickup Trucks
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A class-action lawsuit aimed at General Motors accuses the automaker of bungling one of the largest engine recalls in its history, according to Hagens Berman, and abandoning consumers who own or lease one of more than 877,000 vehicles affected by a defect that causes sudden, catastrophic engine failure. 'GM markets itself as an automaker that advocates for the safety of its customers and their families,' Berman added. 'Now would be a great time for GM to fulfill that promise.' According to the lawsuit filed May 19, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the defect occurs with no warning in vehicles equipped with L87 6.2L V8 engines with as little as a thousand miles of use, occurring more often at high speeds. According to the class action, GM has known about the defect for several years but failed to disclose it to affected owners prior to the purchase of their vehicles. If you own a GM-branded vehicle equipped with L87 6.2L V8 engines contact Hagens Berman to find out more about this issue and your consumer rights against GM. Affected model years include 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500, 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban, 2021-2024 GMC Yukon, 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. 'What started as a recall has ballooned into what appears to be the need for full engine replacement for at least 870,000 vehicles,' said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman and attorney representing affected owners. 'This defect is serious because it involves sudden catastrophic engine failure with no warning and is more common at high speeds. This spells danger for anyone in or near the car.' 'GM markets itself as an automaker that advocates for the safety of its customers and their families,' Berman added. 'Now would be a great time for GM to fulfill that promise.' According to the lawsuit, GM's L87 6.2L V8 engine connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and catastrophic engine failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states in its summary of the defect, '…complainants report a bearing failure that may result in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod.' GM dealerships have reportedly informed consumers that there is no guidance for them to fix the defect at the root of the recall, the lawsuit states. The lawsuit seeks compensation for those who purchased the affected vehicles under California and Washington state consumer protection laws including false advertising law, unfair competition law and the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, as well as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Attorneys say the affected vehicles have significantly suffered in value: 'In addition to rendering the Class Vehicles unsafe to drive, the Bearing Defect significantly reduces the value of the Class Vehicles. And, if GM had disclosed the truth about the Bearing Defect, Plaintiffs would not have purchased their vehicles or would have paid less.' Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm with a tenacious drive for achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. Since its founding in 1993, the firm's determination has earned it numerous national accolades, awards and titles of 'Most Feared Plaintiff's Firm,' MVPs and Trailblazers of class-action law. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
6-year-old dies after crash on rural Missouri highway
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. – A young girl is dead and three other people are injured following a pickup truck crash on a rural Missouri highway Monday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report, the crash happened at 7:50 a.m. on Highway 21 near Woodhaven Road in Washington County. The highway patrol said a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 was traveling northbound on the highway when the truck went off the west side of the roadway, struck a mailbox, and then smashed into a tree. One Day Later: Shocking new photos reveal widespread tornado damage in St. Louis A six-year-old girl was pronounced dead just after 9:15 a.m. at Washington County Memorial Hospital. A four-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy suffered minor and moderate injuries, respectively. The driver, a 25-year-old Cadet man, suffered moderate injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The three children were wearing their seat belts when the crash occurred, the report said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
