Second ZR2 with transmission problems

[maryd78]

Hello all, I am wondering if someone on here has any advice or recommendations about my second ZR2 that had a major transmission problem. My 2024, Duramax ZR2 1500 needed the valve body replaced and it left me stranded in LA when it happened. I traded that in for a 2026 same model/make just different color. I didn’t think I would have an issue with a second brand new truck. At 11,481 miles it started shifting harshly and slipping gears, I was on a road trip and pulled over to find transmission fluid leaking all under the truck. Had it towed to the dealership and had to get a rental for my road trip, it was at the dealership for over 40 days, had to replace valve body, clutch packs 1-6, it started from a known transmission cooling line leak due to poor placement in assembly and it heats up and burns through a seal, causing all the issues. Anyway…..they fixed it, but I qualify for a replacement or buyback under Arizona lemon law, they are now refusing the replacement and offering a buyback, don’t have any details yet. What would you guys do?? I only owe 32,000 on it, it seems to be running fine for 500 plus miles. Should I take the buyback?? Keep it??