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2020
GM recalls vehicles over potential seat-belt failure
General Motors recalled nearly 840,000 U.S. vehicles overall, including 624,000 vehicles with seat-belt brackets that may not have been secured to the seat frame; the belts may not properly restrain occupants in a crash. Owner notifications and dealer inspections were planned.
2020
GM invests in Tonawanda and Parma manufacturing capacity
General Motors made investments at its Tonawanda engine facility and Parma metal stamping plant to increase engine-block machining capacity and add assembly cells supporting higher truck production volumes.
2020
GM Defense begins factory expansion for Infantry Squad Vehicle production
GM Defense began construction to expand an existing North Carolina facility for production of the Infantry Squad Vehicle under a $214.3 million U.S. Army contract.
2020
General Motors acquired about 150 Cadillac dealerships
General Motors directly acquired about 150 Cadillac dealerships after they accepted a buyout amid costs associated with upgrading for electric vehicles.
2020
GM abandons planned Nikola investment and joint pickup production
General Motors and Nikola announced a new agreement under which GM would abandon its planned investment in Nikola and joint production of an electric pickup, while retaining a fuel-cell partnership.
2020
General Motors recalls vehicles to replace potentially dangerous airbags
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.
2020
NHTSA decision requires GM Takata airbag recall
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided that General Motors must recall and repair nearly six million pickup trucks and SUVs with potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators. GM said it would abide by the decision and repair another one million vehicles worldwide.
2020
GM announces global Takata air-bag inflator recall
General Motors announced that it would recall about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. NHTSA concluded the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.
2020
General Motors recalled more than 217,000 vehicles over potential transmission-oil leaks
General Motors announced a recall of more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil could leak, potentially stopping the vehicles or causing a fire. The recall covers specified Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac models; dealers are to inspect the mechanism and replace missing bolts. The recall was expected to start December 14.
2020
General Motors announces Paul Jacobson as CFO
General Motors announced that Paul Jacobson would become its executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 1.
2020
GM unveils GMC Hummer EV pickup
General Motors showed the battery-powered GMC Hummer pickup in an online video. The 2022 model-year truck is planned to start at $80,000 and have a range of 350 miles when fully charged.
2020
GM names Detroit-Hamtramck plant Factory Zero
General Motors announced that its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant would be called Factory Zero as it shifts to building electric vehicles.
2020
General Motors receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award
General Motors received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 Green Power Leadership Award for Excellence in Green Power Use. EPA presented the award at the 2020 Renewable Energy Markets Conference on September 22, 2020.
2020
General Motors sues former board member Joe Ashton
General Motors sued former board member Joe Ashton in connection with the federal corruption probe into the UAW and Detroit automakers.
2020
Analog Devices introduces wireless battery management system
Analog Devices announced its wireless battery management system for electric vehicles, which it said would debut on General Motors production vehicles powered by Ultium batteries.
2020
GM and Honda announce vehicle partnership
General Motors announced a partnership with Honda to make cars that both companies can sell.
2020
GM partners with Uber to offer Bolt discounts to Uber drivers
GM partnered with Uber to encourage electric-vehicle adoption by offering Uber drivers employee pricing on a new Chevrolet Bolt and 20% off Bolt charging accessories.
2020
Uber announces automaker partnerships for driver EV transition
As part of its sustainability measures, Uber said it was partnering with General Motors in the U.S. and Canada and Renault-Nissan across European cities to offer savings to drivers who switch to electric vehicles.
2020
GM to take an 11 percent stake in Nikola
General Motors and Nikola announced that GM is taking an 11 percent stake in Nikola in exchange for services and access to GM parts and components.
2020
Nikola and General Motors announce strategic partnership
Nikola Corporation and General Motors announced a strategic partnership. Nikola will use GM's Ultium battery system and Hydrotec fuel cell technology, and GM will engineer, validate, and manufacture battery-electric and fuel-cell versions of the Nikola Badger.