General Motors (GM) has awarded some General Motors Company (GMC) and Chevrolet vehicle owners a $35 million settlement after a class action lawsuit was filed against the company over defective parts. The JND Legal Affairs Bureau announced on Tuesday that they had agreed to pay the amount.
The settlement covers certain 2011-2016 truck models equipped with Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 LML engines that were allegedly equipped with an “unreasonably fragile” high-pressure fuel injection pump known as CP4. . These defective parts were prone to failure and caused “economic harm” to affected vehicle owners through repairs and remedies, according to the complaint.
As part of the agreement, General Motors denies any wrongdoing. The parties agreed to pay $35 million to avoid “the costs, risks and delays associated with further litigation.” The settlement still awaits final court approval before proceeding.
Here’s what you need to know about the settlement, where to find out if you’re eligible, and how to claim your payment.
What vehicles are named in the GM settlement?
To be eligible for payments, you must own one of the following vehicles:
2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado. GMC Sierra Truck with Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 LML Engine.
Vehicle must have been purchased from a GM authorized dealer in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, or Texas between March 1, 2010 and September 13, 2024.
How to receive payments
The terms of the settlement outline three types of payments to affected parties. All payments are estimated and depend on the number of active claims. These include:
People who paid for out-of-warranty CP4 repairs out of pocket. $30 million has been set aside for the group, and payments could range from $6,356 to $12,712. People who no longer own their trucks and didn’t pay for CP4 repairs out of pocket. The fund has $5 million set aside, and individual payments could range from $400 to $800. People who still own unrestored trucks. These people will receive cash back on future repairs and will be reimbursed for 50% of the cost paid for CP4 repairs performed at GM authorized dealers after the date the settlement was final approved. This refund option ends 12 months after final approval of the settlement or when the truck reaches 200,000 miles.
Those who are unsure whether they are entitled to a payment can use the VIN lookup tool provided on the litigation website.
To receive cash payments, you can submit your claim online, or by email or phone.
Submit a claim form online at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com. Download a claim form, call 1-866-848-0815, or email info@GMFuelPumpLitigation.com to request a claim form. To receive reimbursement for future repairs, you must obtain or pay for a CP4. Repairs or replacements may be made at GM authorized dealers after the date of final approval of the settlement. At that time, you may fill out a refund request form on the website or request a form at the phone number and email address provided above. The deadline to submit these requests is 60 days from the date of repair.
The deadline to file claims is six months after this final hearing, which could be as early as July 21, 2025. Regular updates are available at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com.
