[Architrek]

Based on your post you won't be part of the class since GM replaced your BECM and paid for your rental. Likewise I won't be in the class as GM replaced mine under warranty and I had no out of pocket costs.

Agreed! Here's hoping that GM fixed the problem with the new BECM model. At least one early replacement already failed (second time). I hope everyone can avoid another round of BECM issues beyond the warranty period. Fingers crossed!

 

[begreen]

With a 2018 at about 27K miles, I feel like the BECM is a ticking time bomb in our car. So far the car has been trouble and fault-free, but how long before this fails? Not to mention the pending shift-to-park issue. It's troublesome. We love the car, but wish GM had the parts ready and on hand for this repair when it comes up.

 

[dvb]

At least one early replacement already failed (second time).

Do you know what PN was on the BECM, which was replaced and failed again?

 

[Optdoug]

I had this problem with my 2018 Volt. Luckily I was just barley under the 100K mile warranty by a couple hundred miles. So they replaced it for free. If it would have gone out a couple hundred miles later, I think I would have had to pay for that repair. So far the new BECM has been working fine.

 

[Mc2wheels]

I have 2 Volts... both '17s with similar mileage. 1 failed replaced under warranty, and although it was over a month wait, I work from home now and didn't need the rental. Now just waiting for the other to fail. I wish they would just recall it.

 

[Steverino]

So, is this lawsuit settled yet?

 

[scottf200]

So, is this lawsuit settled yet?

I saw a 2/6/2023 reference on this page for something to happen.

Miller v. General Motors, LLC

Other Statutory Actions case filed on November 11, 2022 in the Michigan Eastern District Court

dockets.justia.com

 

[Bushpilot]

GM knew about this issue since June 24, 2018, which is when the technical service bulletin was filed: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10209256-0001.pdf It was updated March 2022. I don't agree with GM that a Volt with a bad BECM is safe to operate for extended periods of time. The acceleration is extremely inconsistent and some of us live in areas where it's important to have a predictable level of acceleration -- it doesn't have to go 0-60 in 8 seconds but when we hit the gas, we need it to respond reliably. For example, if I'm waiting to make an unprotected left turn at a light, I can't possibly judge whether it's safe for me to initiate the turn if the gas responds in unpredictable ways. Also, I'm required to park in a very hilly area on a regular basis. It's scary when the car starts rolling backwards towards traffic and hitting the gas does nothing. I've learned to park facing downhill now but my point still stands. Your average driver cannot be expected to make these adjustments based on perfect foresight.

I mean, do we need blood to spill for this case to hold water? I have 3 dash cams running in my car just in case something happens. The longer I drive this car, the more likely it is that I get in an accident. Also, I need to transport 2 young children to and from daycare on a daily basis. My other car doesn't have enough space for two kids car seats.

If I were as concerned about a car as you are, I would sell it and get a different one.

 

[obermd]

If I were as concerned about a car as you are, I would sell it and get a different one.

Agreed. Life is too short to worry about your car stranding you.

 

[Bill Step]

Agreed. Life is too short to worry about your car stranding you.

its all about money.guy will get a nuisance payoff.

 

[obermd]

its all about money.guy will get a nuisance payoff.

Maybe but I doubt it. If he never had to have his BECM replaced he may not be included in the class. If the BECM was replaced, like mine was, under warranty then again he won't be part of the class. I think to become part of this class you'll need to provide proof that you either paid to replace the BECM or that your car was undriveable for an extended period.

 

[dvb]

... something to happen.

GM to respond, I guess?

 

[noyoudont]

then there is me over hear
saying its a crappy pwm power supply doin it
eh. what do i know

 

[Steverino]

its all about money.guy will get a nuisance payoff.

Or not. As we have seen, court cases with appeals and motions and delay's can drag on and on, and on. If there is a settlement it could end up being very small.

 

[Bill Step]

then there is me over hear
saying its a crappy pwm power supply doin it
eh. what do i know

time to design an upgrade

 

[noyoudont]

time to design an upgrade

i did

 

[Bill Step]

i did

was it a general supply to various components or was it dedictated?

 

[noyoudont]

160000km and no codes yet

 

[bostwickenator]

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160000km and no codes yet

Not to rule something out but to say you've fixed it with a sample size 0.000001% of the driven miles of the fleet is premature. My understanding is the BECM failures are due to a solder joint issue.

 

[Steverino]

BECM failures are due to a solder joint issue

I'm not sure that's the cause for all BECM failures. I put that in the "could be" category.