Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
GM pitches itself as a technology company
GM is pitching itself more as a technology company, with Tesla used as a comparison in the headline.
2026
GM announces plans to offer hybrid SUVs
Reuters reported that GM plans to offer hybrid SUVs as part of a strategic pivot from electric vehicles; the headline describes a plan, not a completed launch.
2026
GM plans to replace vehicle brand apps with the OnStar app
GM is reported to be replacing its vehicle brand apps with the OnStar app in 2027; the headline describes a future plan, not a completed replacement.
2026
GM announces fourth-generation EV platform
GM announced its fourth-generation EV platform. The platform is planned to roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture, which is set to debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
2026
GM announces Brownstown battery-assembly plant closure
GM announced that it is closing the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant south of Detroit. The source says the closure is unrelated to GM’s electrification strategy.
2026
GM recalls Chevrolet Malibu vehicles over rearview camera issue
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.
2026
GM switches 40,000 employees to a competing insurer
According to a report published on 2026-10-09, GM switched 40,000 employees to a competing insurer; the report framed the move as a second blow to Blue Cross alongside Michigan's monopoly lawsuit against the insurer.
2026
Samsung Wallet digital key support launches for select GM and Cadillac vehicles
Users of compatible Samsung Galaxy devices in the US and Canada can now lock, unlock, and start select GM vehicles using a digital key stored in their Samsung Wallet. Support starts on select Cadillac EVs, including the 2025-2027 Lyriq, 2026-2027 Optic, and 2027 Vistiq. GM says more models will be supported by the end of 2026 and more cars will be announced in 2027, and the feature is planned to also come to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
2026
MP Materials set to deliver GM's first rare earth magnets not made in China
MP Materials is about to deliver GM's first rare earth magnets not made in China, a milestone following the Pentagon's $400 million bet that the U.S. company could break China's rare earth monopoly.
2026
GM announces new software experience for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks featuring updated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
GM announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new picture-in-picture look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the vehicles' infotainment systems. GM stated the design aims to avoid customers having to choose between phone projection and the native system.
2026
GM recalls 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for telematics software fix
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.
2023
GM sponsors Henry Ford Museum racing exhibit
GM is sponsoring the Henry Ford Museum's new “Driven to Win: Racing in America” exhibit. The exhibit is scheduled to open in June.
2022
GM and PG&E announce EV-to-home power collaboration
GM announced a collaboration with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to test using GM electric vehicles as on-demand power sources for homes in PG&E’s California service area.
2022
GM announces Michigan manufacturing investment and EV capacity expansion
GM announced a $7 billion investment in Michigan manufacturing, including a new battery cell plant and conversion of its Orion Township facility to expand electric truck production capacity.
2021
Wesley Bush to join Cruise Board
GM announced that Wesley Bush, a GM board member and former Northrop Grumman chairman and CEO, would join the Cruise Board.
2021
GM expands Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery-fire recall
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.
2021
GM recalls Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over battery defect
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.
2021
GM recalls vehicles over suspension problem
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.
2021
GM signs agreements with seven charging networks
GM announced that it had signed agreements with seven third-party charging network providers as part of its Ultium Charge 360 plan for electric-vehicle charging access, payment and customer service.
2021
GM announces Maps+ navigation system
GM announced Maps+, a new in-vehicle app-based navigation system for select model year 2018 and newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles. The article says it would roll out to approximately 900,000 vehicles on April 30.