The issue is common across virtually all portable generator brands, and it's good to be prepared for what to expect when it happens.

When a Generac generator starts, then dies, the cause usually comes from oil protection, fuel delivery, air intake, ignition, or shutdown controls. Some problems are simple, like low oil or old fuel.

A class action lawsuit claims Generac sold standby generators with a hidden defect that causes them to fail during power outages, despite being marketed as reliable backup power. Plaintiffs James W.