Federman & Sherwood Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against General Motors

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 26, 2004 -- A class action lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma on behalf of purchasers of 1999 through 2003 model year GM vehicles with 3.1, 3.4, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7(LS1), 6.0 or 8.1 liter engines exhibiting piston slap.

Between 1999 and the present, General Motors has sold over 800,000 trucks which Plaintiff alleges had defective engine designs that causes excessive exhaust emissions and such loud engine clatter (piston slap) that they are unable to effectively use their vehicles and lead to lower resale or trade value.

"Piston slap" is caused by too much clearance between the pistons and the cylinder walls within the cylinder bore of the engine. Plaintiff alleges the "piston slap" engines waste fuel and cause significantly higher vehicle emissions due to incomplete combustion, combustion of excessive amounts of lubricating oil and combustion chamber blow-by. Higher levels of fuel consumption and vehicle emissions increase exponentially as the miles increase due to accelerated wear to the internal engine components. These problems seem to be predominate in the 3.1, 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 liter engines.

If you wish to discuss this action, participate in this suit, or have any questions or concerns regarding this notice, or preservation of your rights, please contact:

   William B. Federman
   FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
   120 N. Robinson, Suite 2720
   Oklahoma City, OK  73102
   (405) 235-1560/FAX:  (405) 239-2112
   mail to:  wfederman@aol.com