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2026
General Motors recalls Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 over tire pressure label error
Recall announced
General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package because the tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the TPMS from displaying a low tire pressure warning. The recall potentially affects eight vehicles; dealers will inspect, update the ECM software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a TPMS re-learn process as necessary.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
Source excerpt
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package.
This recall potentially affects eight vehicles.
2026
Montana attorney general sues General Motors and OnStar
Lawsuit filed
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sued General Motors and OnStar, alleging that they deceptively enrolled customers and sold their driving data to data brokers without consent. The source does not report a determination of the allegations.
Stated objective. To vacate the judge's ruling requiring the executives to meet.
Company response
Denial — Ford
"We think GM Cruise's claim ... is meritless and frivolous," a spokesperson said via email.
Denial — General Motors
GM intends to vigorously defend this meritless lawsuit
Clarification — 菲亚特克莱斯勒
在声明中，菲特亚克莱斯勒方面表示，该公司与PSA集团合并一事也不会受此诉讼影响。
Denial — 菲亚特-克莱斯勒
该公司在先前的一份声明中说。它认为该诉讼旨在破坏其与PSA的拟议合并以及与美国汽车工人联合会正在进行的谈判。
Source excerpt
AG Knudsen alleges that GM and OnStar "deceptively enrolled its customers" into surrendering their driving data which they then used to sell to data brokers without consent.
Montana AG Says He's Suing General Motors, OnStar
As a result, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
2026
General Motors reaches $220 million settlement over customer data
Settlement
General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold customers' private data, which was used by insurance companies to set rates. The settlement involved Michigan and 35 other states.
Company response
Clarification — General Motors
GM issued a statement after the settlement was announced: "This agreement addresses Smart Driver, a product we ended in 2024, and reinforces steps we’ve taken to strengthen our privacy practices. Safer, more helpful and personalized experiences are enabled by connected vehicle data, and GM is committed to being clear about what information is used, how it’s protected, and the choices customers have about what they share."
Source excerpt
Michigan will receive more than $7 million in the settlement, the attorney general said on Thursday.
Instead, the information was sold to data brokers "under contracts that specified the data was to be used for insurance products," a release from the Michigan Attorney General said.
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations it sold customers' private data that eventually ended up in the hands of insurance companies.
2021
Chevrolet Bolt battery-fire recalls
GM recalled Bolt EV vehicles after battery-related fire reports and worked with LG on identifying manufacturing defects and replacing affected battery modules or packs.
2021
GM announces recall of certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs for battery software update
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of approximately 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs from model years 2017 through 2019 that were equipped with batteries manufactured at LG Energy Solution's South Korean factory. The planned recall involves installing diagnostic software and, where necessary, replacing battery module assemblies in order to address fire risks.
General Motors said it would recall about 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs from model years 2017–2019 equipped with batteries made at LG Energy Solution's South Korean factory. The planned recall includes installing diagnostic software and replacing battery module assemblies as necessary to address fire risks.
Stated objective. Update battery software and ease fire risks
Source excerpt
The recall covers about 69,000 Bolt EVs for the 2017-2019 model years, installed with LG's batteries made from its factory in Ochang, 120 kilometers south of Seoul.
US automaker General Motors Co. said Friday it will recall Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles equipped with batteries produced in LG Energy Solution Ltd.'s South Korean factory to update its battery software and ease fire risks.
The recall covers about 69,000 Bolts worldwide from 2017, 2018 and part of the 2019 model year.
2021
GM recalls 410,019 Chevrolet and GMC trucks over airbags
Recall announced
General Motors announced the recall of 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. According to the report, the inflator end cap can detach, and three ruptures occurred the previous month. The recall covers the specified model years and vehicle lines.
General Motors said it was recalling 410,019 model-year 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks because their side airbags were not safe for passengers. The article reports that the inflator end cap can detach and that three ruptures occurred the previous month.
Source excerpt
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - General Motors (GM) on Friday said it is calling back 410,019 units of 2015 and 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks as the side airbags installed in the cars are not safe for the passengers.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the airbag inflator end cap installed in the cars can detach and shoot inside the vehicle from both directions.
General Motors issued a voluntary recall announcement after the NHTSA brought up the issue with the airbags.
2021
GM recall covers vehicles with faulty air-bag warning light
Recall announced
The U.S. government's highway safety agency approved General Motors' request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles' software free of charge.
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved General Motors’ request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles’ software free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
Source excerpt
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
The government said 285,622 vehicles were affected by the software-related issue, which could cause the air bag light to illuminate inconsistently and fail to notify the driver of an actual problem.
2021
GM and LG agree on Bolt EV recall costs
Settlement
General Motors said it reached an agreement with LG, LG Chem's parent, on Bolt EV recall costs; LG agreed to pay GM up to $1.9 billion.
Source excerpt
就在昨晚，通用汽车在官网发布消息表示已经与LG化学的母公司LG就Bolt EV的召回成本问题达成了协议，LG同意最高将会向通用汽车赔偿19亿美元（约合人民币122.5亿元）。
2021
LG Chem agrees to pay GM $1.9 billion over Bolt recall costs
Settlement
General Motors said it reached an agreement with LG Chem for LG Chem to pay $1.9 billion to compensate GM for costs associated with the Chevrolet Bolt battery recall.
Source excerpt
通用汽车周二表示，已与合作伙伴LG化学达成协议。LG化学将向通用汽车支付19亿美元，以弥补 雪佛兰Bolt电动汽车20亿美元的召回成本。
2021
General Motors recalls vehicles over fuel-pump control-module issue
Recall announced
General Motors recalled 14,901 vehicles because the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail. The article identifies the affected models as the 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. The control module was to be replaced by authorized retailers at no cost, and customers were to be notified on November 8.
Company response
Remediation — Authorized retailers
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
Source excerpt
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
A grand total of 14,901 vehicles are affected by this problem as per manufacturing records and component data.
More specifically, the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail altogether.
2021
GM expands recall to all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles worldwide
Recall announced
General Motors expanded its recall to all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to address a battery problem that could cause fires. GM said it would replace battery modules in all affected vehicles.
Stated objective. to fix a battery problem that could cause fires
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the vehicles.
Remediation — General Motors
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the affected vehicles at an expected cost of about $1 billion US.
Source excerpt
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the vehicles.
The recall announced Friday adds about 73,000 Bolts from the 2019 through 2022 model years to a previous recall of 69,000 older Bolts.
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
2021
GM expands Chevrolet Bolt recall over fire risk
Recall announced
General Motors expanded its recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over a high-voltage battery fire risk. The expanded recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
GM said it will replace defective battery modules in Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules.
Source excerpt
The latest recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
General Motors Co said on Friday it would take a hit of $1 billion to expand the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to the risk of fires from the high-voltage battery pack
GM said it will replace defective battery modules in Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules.
2021
GM recalls some older Chevrolet Bolts again over battery defects
Recall announced
General Motors recalled some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time after two vehicles repaired under an earlier recall caught fire. The recall covers about 69,000 Bolts worldwide from model years 2017, 2018 and part of 2019; GM said it would replace defective battery modules and possibly entire battery packs.
Stated objective. to fix persistent battery problems
Company response
Remediation — GM
GM said they have not identified a fix for the problem and will begin by replacing the battery modules or the entire battery pack.
Remediation — General Motors
To fix the problem, GM said it will replace defective battery modules in the vehicles, which can be costly but will be free to owners.
Source excerpt
GM says in a statement Friday that the faulty Bolt batteries can have two rare manufacturing defects in the same cell at the same time. So GM will now replace any defective battery modules and possibly the whole battery pack.
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
It covers about 69,000 Bolts worldwide from 2017, 2018 and part of the 2019 model year.
2021
Recall of 30 Chevrolet Camaros over steering-wheel emblems
Recall announced
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a safety recall covering 30 Chevrolet Camaros from model years 2017–2021 because the steering-wheel emblem could separate when the airbag deploys and become a projectile. General Motors said it had no reports of real-world separations or injuries; dealers will replace the affected modules at no charge.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
Letters will go out to owners of affected vehicles starting May 10, 2021, and dealers will replace the modules at no charge.
Source excerpt
According to NHTSA, the 30 affected vehicles span model years 2017 to 2021, and were the result of airbag modules that were made with “improperly molded plastic material.”
General Motors didn’t indicate if any of the affected vehicles were sold in Canada, but said it has no reports of any modules separating in real-world driving, or of any injuries – or forehead tattoos – associated with it.
Letters will go out to owners of affected vehicles starting May 10, 2021, and dealers will replace the modules at no charge.
2021
GM responds to racism allegations with planned ad-spending increases
Company response
After Byron Allen and other Black media executives accused GM CEO Mary Barra of racism over her alleged refusal to meet with them, GM announced plans to increase advertising spending with Black-owned media from 2% to 4% by 2022 and 8% by 2025.
Company response
Clarification — General Motors
General Motors responded to the allegations of racism by announcing plans to increase ad spending with Black-owned media from its current 2% to 4% by 2022 and to 8% by 2025
Source excerpt
General Motors responded to the allegations of racism by announcing plans to increase ad spending with Black-owned media from its current 2% to 4% by 2022 and to 8% by 2025, per .Wall Street Journal
The move comes after Byron Allen and several Black media executives took out a full-page ad in several newspapers accusing Mary Barra, GM’s chief executive officer, of racism for refusing to meet with them “consistently, over time and after multiple requests.”
2021
GM and Mercedes-Benz recall vehicles fitted with Continental tires
Recall announced
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz issued recalls covering vehicles fitted with certain Continental tires that could lose pressure or shed tread because of a manufacturing defect. The affected vehicles were to have their tires replaced free of charge; the article said the two vehicle makers’ recalls would start on different future dates.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
GM will notify owners by April 12, and affected vehicles will have to be brought to a dealership to replace the tires free of charge.
Recall — Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz will also replace the tires for free, but its recall doesn’t start until April 27th.
Source excerpt
GM will notify owners by April 12, and affected vehicles will have to be brought to a dealership to replace the tires free of charge. Mercedes-Benz will also replace the tires for free, but its recall doesn’t start until April 27th.
The reason for this occurring was a manufacturing defect caused by the tires being cured too long.
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz have both issued recalls for a number of vehicle that comes equipped with a certain model of Continental tire, which could potentially lose pressure and cause an accident.
2021
General Motors settles with California over investor statements
Settlement
General Motors agreed to pay California $5.75 million in a settlement concerning false statements to investors about problems with its ignition switches. GM did not admit wrongdoing.
Company response
Clarification — General Motors
GM did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the 2021 agreement with California.
Source excerpt
GM did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the 2021 agreement with California.
General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday.
The faulty ignition switches led to at least 124 fatalities and 274 injuries nationwide.
2020
GM agrees to $120 million ignition-switch lawsuit settlement
Settlement
General Motors agreed to pay $120 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that faulty ignition switches and related defects caused economic harm to vehicle owners. The settlement filing was made on Friday, according to the article. The report describes the agreement as a settlement of the class-action litigation over the alleged economic harm to owners.
Source excerpt
General Motors has agreed to pay $120 million to settle more claims that its deadly ignition-switch defect caused car owners economic harm, according to a settlement filing on Friday in New York City's U.S. District Court.
The class-action lawsuit claimed loss of residual value in owners' vehicles because of the defect.
General Motors Co. has agreed to a $5.75 million settlement with California regarding false statements the company made to investors about problems with its deadly ignition switches, state officials announced Friday.
2020
General Motors recalls vehicles to replace potentially dangerous airbags
Recall announced
General Motors recalled about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous airbags. The recall followed a U.S. government order. GM maintained that the vehicles are safe to drive.
General Motors is recalling about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous airbags. The recall followed a U.S. government order; GM maintains the vehicles are safe to drive.
Stated objective. Replace potentially dangerous air bags.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Source excerpt
General Motors is recalling some 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous air bags.
This comes after the U.S. government ordered GM to recall the vehicles, which GM maintains are safe to drive.
The announcement came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker it had to recall 6 million of the vehicles domestically.
2020
NHTSA decision requires GM Takata airbag recall
Recall announced
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided that General Motors must recall and repair nearly six million pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators. GM said it would abide by the decision and repair another one million vehicles worldwide.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
GM says it will not fight the recall, and it will repair another 1 million vehicles worldwide.
Source excerpt
The decision announced Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will cost the automaker an estimated $1.2 billion, about one-third of its net income this year.
GM says it will not fight the recall, and it will repair another 1 million vehicles worldwide.
The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators.