Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
GM recalls 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for telematics software fix
Recall announced
General Motors is recalling the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon to fix a telematics control unit glitch via a software update requiring about an hour of dealer labor, with no new parts needed. The update program runs until August 28, 2028. It is the second time this system has required the same fix.
Company response
Recall — GM
A software update is all it will take to fix the 2023 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon's telematics glitch.
Source excerpt
A software update is all it will take to fix the 2023 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon's telematics glitch.
Ironically the recall for the midsized GM twins is for the control unit that facilitates OTA (Over the Air) updates, so a trip to the dealership will be necessary for the fix.
They state that the update program is running until August 28th of 2028, and at least there isn’t any hardware involved.
2026
GM recalls Chevrolet Malibu vehicles over rearview camera issue
Recall announced
GM has announced a recall of 276,879 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025. According to the recall notice, the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. As a remedy, dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
GM is recalling 276,879 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles from model years 2023 to 2025 because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. Dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Company response
Recall — GM
A large recall has been issued by GM (GM) for several models of its SUVs and pickup trucks.
Source excerpt
The recall is for his own car, a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu. GM is recalling 276,879 Malibus from the 2023 to 2025 model years because “the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and dealers will inspect the camera and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
A large recall has been issued by GM (GM) for several models of its SUVs and pickup trucks. The recall affects as many as 638,068 vehicles and could cause unintended braking because of a software issue.
To repair the issue, GM dealers will reprogram the EBCM free of charge.
2021
GM recalls vehicles over suspension problem
Recall announced
GM recalled more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that can cause swaying on the highway. The affected vehicles included Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4 X SUVs, according to the report. Dealers were to fix the problem for free starting in August.
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars over a suspension problem that can cause swaying on the highway. The article says the affected vehicles include Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4 X SUVs, and dealers will fix the problem for free starting in August.
Company response
Recall — GM
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that leads to "swaying" on the highway.
Source excerpt
It affects Cadillac SRX and the Saab 9-4 X SUV's.
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that leads to "swaying" on the highway.
2021
GM expands Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery-fire recall
Recall announced
GM said it would conduct a recall covering 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and 2022 Bolt EUVs after GM and LG identified two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires. GM said it would replace defective battery modules and gave customers interim charging and parking instructions.
Company response
Remediation — GM
Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective lithium ion battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new lithium ion modules.
Source excerpt
“As part of GM’s commitment to safety, experts from GM and LG have identified the simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell as the root cause of battery fires in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As a result, GM will be conducting a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles.” the company’s website says.
2021
GM recalls Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over battery defect
Recall announced
GM issued a second recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over a battery issue that can cause fires. The recall affects roughly 69,000 vehicles from model years 2017–2019; customers can get the battery replaced free of charge and GM recommends that owners avoid parking indoors or leaving vehicles charging unattended overnight.
Company response
Recall — GM
GM just issued a second recall of their Bolt electric vehicles, over a battery issue that can cause fires.
Source excerpt
GM is recommending that Bolt owners do not park their vehicles inside or leave them charging overnight unattended.
GM just issued a second recall of their Bolt electric vehicles, over a battery issue that can cause fires.
Customers can now get the battery replaced free of charge and will be notified when the parts are ready.
2021
GM responds to racism allegations
Company response
GM responded to racism allegations in a newspaper advertisement that accused CEO Mary Barra of refusing to meet with several Black-owned media companies. GM said Barra had met with Byron Allen before and would continue to do so, disputed a claim about its advertising spending, and cited its work with Black-owned media organizations.
Company response
Clarification — GM
Additionally, they said the claim that they spend only .5% of its advertisement on Black-owned media is not accurate, citing its partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a collection of African-American newspaper publishers across the United States.
Source excerpt
Additionally, they said the claim that they spend only .5% of its advertisement on Black-owned media is not accurate, citing its partnership with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a collection of African-American newspaper publishers across the United States.
DETROIT – GM is responding to allegations of racism that were printed in a full-page advertisement in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press.
The advertisement accuses GM CEO Mary Barra of consistently refusing to meet with several Black-owned media companies.
2020
GM recalls vehicles over transmission oil leak risk
Recall announced
In November 2020, GM recalled more than 217,000 vehicles in North America because of a transmission oil leak that could cause a vehicle to stop suddenly or catch fire. The company stated that it had received no reports of crashes, fires, or injuries related to the issue. As part of the recall, dealers were to inspect the affected vehicles and replace bolts if needed.
Company response
Recall — GM
This has lead GMC to recall over 217,000 vehicles in North America.
Source excerpt
This has lead GMC to recall over 217,000 vehicles in North America.
GM is warning of a transmission oil leak that could cause your vehicle to suddenly stop, or even cause it to catch fire.
Dealers will inspect any affected car and replace any bolts that could lead to the leak if needed.
2020
GM Recalls Vehicles Over Seat Belt and Suspension Problems
Recall announced
In December 2020, GM announced recalls covering nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States over seat belt bracket and rear toe-link issues. According to the announcement, the seat belt brackets may fail to restrain passengers in a crash, and the rear toe links may rust and fail. GM said it would notify owners and arrange inspections or replacement parts. The recall addressed two separate component concerns affecting vehicles in the U.S. market.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — GM
GM said it will contact owners in February to set up appointments for their vehicles to be inspected and repaired.
Remediation — GM
GM said it will notify owners in February and should have replacement parts available by March.
Source excerpt
a recall of nearly 840,000 vehicles in the United States because of issues related to the suspension and the seat belts.
the rear toe links can rust and fail.
the seat belt brackets may not have been secured to the seat frame and could fail to restrain passengers involved in a crash.
2019
GM announces continued healthcare coverage for striking hourly workers
Company response
In a controversy note concerning GM, the company announced that it would continue healthcare coverage for hourly workers on strike. This reversed its earlier decision to require the UAW to pay their medical costs. According to the source, GM faced criticism over the earlier decision. The event was reported on September 28, 2019.
GM announced that it would continue healthcare coverage for hourly workers on strike, reversing its earlier decision to require the UAW to pay their medical costs. The article reports that GM faced criticism over the earlier decision.
Company response
Remediation — GM
GM宣布将继续为计时工人提供医疗保健计划
Source excerpt
不过，双方谈判也产生了一项积极的成果。就在今天（9月28日），GM宣布将继续为计时工人提供医疗保健计划，这是对其早期决定的反复。
GM对其最初的决定承受了严厉的批评。
通用汽车曾在UAW工人于9月16日开始罢工后要求UAW支付罢工工人的医疗费用。
2019
GM sues Fiat Chrysler over alleged bribery
Lawsuit filed
General Motors filed suit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging that bribery of United Auto Workers officials resulted in favorable labor contracts for Fiat Chrysler. Fiat Chrysler called the claims meritless.
Source excerpt
Meritless, says Fiat Chrysler.
GM filed suit against Fiat Chrysler saying it bribed UAW officials in order to get favorable labor contracts.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleges that FCA was involved in racketeering by paying millions in bribes to get concessions and gain advantages in three labor agreements with the union.