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Have you heard about the lawsuit that says the side blind zone alert system in the 2013-2018 Chevy Cruze is defective?
The lawsuit claims that the system fails because the sensors are poorly sealed and over-exposed to elements like debris and road spray.
GM has filed a motion to dismiss the case saying the plaintiffs are blind to the fact that of 250,000 Cruze vehicles with the Enhanced Safety Package, only 40 (0.016%) needed service during the warranty period according to the lawsuit.
The decision is pending.
keep reading article "GM Says Blind Zone Alert Lawsuit Can’t See the Facts"Chevy started offering an optional "blind zone alert" safety upgrade with the 2013 Cruze. However, they placed the system's sensors on the rear bumper which, according to a new lawsuit leaves the system suceptible to spray from the rear wheel wells.
The sensors and wiring are allegedly sealed poorly and allow water and debris to affect the systems, leaving owners with non-working systems they paid for.
Because of the defective design, dealers allegedly can't effectively repair the systems and any damaged sensors are installed in the same problematic locations. The plaintiffs in the case said replacement sensors were on back-order when they brought their car in for service.…
keep reading article "Can Water or Snow Confuse the Cruze's Blind Zone Alert?"