Vehicle loan or lease -- Problems at the end of the loan or lease -- Complaint #13984194
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 13984194
Company: Ally Financial INC.
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-Product: Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease
Sub-Issue: Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60419
Date Received: 2025-06-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-07-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX\n\nI am filing this complaint against Ally Financials Asset Recovery team due to significant delays and resistance in providing the required lien-release letter for my auto total-loss claim. This critical document is necessary to finalize my claim with First Chicago Insurance, and its absence threatens to delay my settlement, potentially resulting in financial harm.\n\nClaim Information:\n\nAuto TXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX On multiple occasions, I contacted Ally Financial, and I was assured that my auto loan was marked as paid in full and that a lien-release letter would be issued immediately. Despite these assurances and repeated follow-up inquiries, I have not received a PDF or paper copy of the lien-release letter, nor have I received any tracking information for a mailed copy.\n\nDuring my most recent call with a representative named XXXX, I explicitly requested to speak with a team leader or supervisor due to the urgent statutory deadlines outlined in IL Insurance Code 143.24d. XXXX refused to provide a supervisors contact information or escalate my call, citing internal restrictions. This resistance has left me without the documentation required by XXXX XXXX XXXX to process my total-loss settlement.\n\nIssues:\n\nDelayed Lien-Release Documentation: The failure to provide the lien-release letter is preventing XXXX XXXX XXXX from issuing my settlement check.\n\nResistance to Escalation: Despite my requests, I have been unable to speak with a supervisor or obtain an escalation path within the Asset Recovery department.\n\nPotential Violation of Statutory Deadlines: The delay in issuing the lien-release letter may conflict with the statutory timelines under IL Insurance Code 143.24d, which could result in further financial liability on my part.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #13984194 about?
Complaint #13984194 was filed against Ally Financial INC. regarding Vehicle loan or lease specifically about Problems at the end of the loan or lease. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-06-09T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Ally Financial INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Vehicle loan or lease) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Ally Financial INC.?
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Disclaimer
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