David J. Gorberg & Associates wins $57,555 Hawaii Lemon Law case for a defective 2023 Chevy Tahoe owned by a Maui client.
A Maui, Hawaii consumer, who owned a 2023 Chevy Tahoe with a defective airbag and/or defective safety restraint system, won a full Hawaii Lemon Law refund of $57,555 by the State of Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Despite 4 repair attempts to fix the defective airbag and/or defective safety restraint system, Chevrolet failed to repair it. After receiving notice of Hawaii Lemon Law claim, Chevy refused to repurchase the 2023 Chevy Tahoe.
2023 Chevy Tahoe – Hawaii Lemon Law
Approximately four months after the Maui consumer purchased the defective 2023 Chevy Tahoe, he hired the Hawaii Lemon Law Attorneys of David J. Gorberg & Associates to file a lemon law complaint with the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) against Chevrolet seeking a full refund for their client.
Chevy denied the HI Lemon Law claim and argued that the vehicle was not defective. On November 1, 2023 a Hawaii State Arbitrator ruled in favor of our client, awarding a full HI lemon law refund of $57,555 and all attorney fees.
The Problems with the 2023 Chevy Tahoe?
A few days after its purchase, the 2023 Chevy Tahoe began experiencing problems with the airbag light and safety restraint system warning display.
2023 Chevy Tahoe Airbag Light Defect and Safety Restraint System Warning – Hawaii Lemon Law
Even after 4 repeated repairs, the Chevy Tahoe’s airbag light and safety restraint system warning display were never fixed. The problems with the 2023 Chevy Tahoe airbag light and safety restraint system warning significantly impaired the use and safety of the SUV.
After the 4th repair attempt a Hawaii Lemon Law claim was filed with the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP) seeking a full refund of the purchase price.
Hawaii Lemon Law and State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP)
Hawaii’s lemon law program is administered by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, through the Hawaii State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP). Through this program, a consumer may be awarded a refund or a replacement of their motor vehicle if it is determined to be a “lemon”.
Over $700,000 was recovered by Hawaii consumers through arbitrations or settlements with SCAP’s assistance.
Every year, many Hawaii consumers with defective vehicles under 2 years old or have fewer than 24,000 miles seek full refunds through the Hawaii lemon law. In this Hawaii Lemon Law case, the consumer was awarded a full refund, and all attorney fees.
Hawaii Lemon Law Result – Consumer Wins Repurchase
The Hawaii State Certified Arbitration awarded in favor of our Maui, Hawaii client, entitling our client, the owner of the defective 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe to a full refund in the amount of $57,555 under the Hawaii Lemon Law. The arbitrator wrote:
Within the Lemon Law Rights Period, the alleged nonconformity of defective air bag and/or defective safety restraint system had been subject to examination or repair at least three times by the manufacturer, its agents, distributors, or authorized dealers. Such alleged nonconformity did continue to exist after this period. (HRS § 481I-3(d)(1)) (air) bag light and safety restraint system warning
The Lemon Law Repurchase award included sales taxes, dealer doc fees and various other fees such as vehicle title, and registration fees. In addition to the repurchase award, the arbitrator awarded all attorney fees and costs to be paid by Chevrolet.
Under Hawaii lemon law SCAP rules, refunds must be issued within 30 days following the date of the decision by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, through the State Certified Arbitration Program (SCAP).
Protecting Hawaii Lemon Law Rights
This HI lemon law case, involving a 2023 Chevy Tahoe with a defective air bag and/or defective safety restraint system highlights the importance of using the Hawaii Lemon Law to get help for a defective car.
As a result of asserting his rights, through his Hawaii Lemon Law Lawyers of David J. Gorberg & Associates, our Maui, Hawaii client was able to get a full Hawaii lemon law refund for his defective Tahoe.
Our Maui client joins a long list of other clients represented by David J. Gorberg & Associates, who have obtained a Hawaii Lemon Law refund for their defective cars.
The Hawaii Lemon Law Arbitration Program (SCAP) holds manufacturers accountable for defective cars allowing consumers to get a full refund of the purchase price and any other related fees or costs.
The Hawaii Lemon Law Attorneys
The Hawaii Lemon Law firm of David J. Gorberg & Associates has represented many clients throughout Hawaii, including all islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Lanai.
With offices located at 1050 Queen Street in Honolulu, Five Star Google Reviews, numerous HI Lemon Law Settlements and member of the Hawaii Trial Lawyers Association, we are the lawyers to turn to for your Hawaii Lemon Law case.
Contact us today for free HI lemon law help.
