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UPDATE 5:
- According to the settlement website, settlement payment distribution to eligible claimants will take place the week of Nov. 22 through 28, 2021.
UPDATE 4:
- According to the settlement website, settlement payments are now expected to be issued in fall 2021.
UPDATE 3:
- According to the settlement website, settlement payments will be issued after July 19, 2021.
- Top Class Actions will let our viewers know as soon as we learn payments are being made!
UPDATE 2:
- The GM ignition switch class action settlement claim form deadline has been extended toApril 20, 2021.
UPDATE:
- The GM ignition switch class action settlement was granted final approval Dec. 18, 2020.
- Please note that claims will not be paid until after the March 18, 2021, claim deadline.
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A $121.1 million class action settlement has been reached to resolve a GM ignition switch lawsuit alleging a dangerous defect.
The settlement benefits individuals who owned or leased a subject vehicle before the vehicle was announced to be part of a recall. This includes consumers whose vehicles were affected by one of five recalls regarding the Delta ignition switch (NHTSA Recall No. 14v047), key rotation (NHTSA Recall Nos. 14v355, 14v394, and 14v400), Camaro knee-key issues (NHTSA Recall No. 14v346) electronic power steering (NHTSA Recall No. 14v153) and/or side airbags (NHTSA Recall No. 14v118).
Numerous vehicles are covered by each recall notice. Consumers can check their eligibility through the settlement website’s VIN lookup.
GM vehicles have been subject to numerous recalls over the years, leading several consumers to file lawsuits against the auto company.
According to the plaintiffs involved in the recent settlement, the GM ignition switch recall and other issues have caused financial injury due to a lower trade in value, along with other issues.
The GM ignition switch defect allegedly stemmed from an issue with the switch circuitry which causes ignitions to switch from the “on” position to either the “standby” or “auxiliary position.” As a result, the vehicles allegedly turn off and the air bags become deactivated.
According to the GM ignition switch lawsuit allegations, this defect and others could result in crashes while in use — potentially made even more tragic by the lack of airbags. Allegedly, nearly 30 deaths were linked to this issue by 2014.
GM has not admitted any wrongdoing surrounding its ignition switch or the other recalls, but agreed to a $121.1 million GM ignition switch economic settlement to resolve the claims against it.
After fees and costs are deducted from the GM ignition switch economic settlement fund, the remaining money will be used for payments to Class Members. Payment amounts will depend on the number of claims filed, although individuals affected by the GM ignition switch issue and key rotation issue will receive larger payments than individuals covered by the other recalls.
In order to benefit from the GM ignition switch economic settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by April 20, 2021. Claim forms may require VIN numbers, vehicle information, repair documentation or other proof, depending on whether a Class Member sold the vehicle.
The deadline for exclusion and objection in the settlement is Oct. 19, 2020. The final approval hearing for the GM ignition switch economic settlement is Dec. 18, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who owned or leased a subject vehicle before the vehicle was announced to be part of a recall. This includes consumers whose vehicles were affected by the following five recall issues:
- Delta Ignition Switch (NHTSA Recall No. 14v047)
- Key Rotation (NHTSA Recall Nos. 14v355, 14v394, and 14v400)
- Camaro Knee-Key (NHTSA Recall No. 14v346)
- Electronic Power Steering (NHTSA Recall No. 14v153)
- Side Airbag (NHTSA Recall No. 14v118)
Numerous vehicles are covered by each recall notice. Consumers can check their eligibility through the settlement website’s VIN lookup.
Potential Award
Cash payments of varying sizes.
Individuals affected by the GM ignition switch issue and key rotation issue will receive larger payments than individuals covered by the other recalls, although exact payment amounts will depend on the number of claims filed.
Proof of Purchase
A unique notice ID is required to submit a claim online. Claim forms may require VIN numbers, repair documentation, or other proof, depending on whether a Class Member sold the vehicle.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
04/20/2021
Case Name
In re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation, Case No. 1:14-mc-02543, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Final Hearing
12/18/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement Claims Center
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91354
Seattle, WA 98111
info@gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com
1-877-545-0241
Class Counsel
Steve W. Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Elizabeth J. Cabraser
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP
Marc Seltzer
SUSMAN GODFREY LLP
Kevin Dean
MOTLEY RICE LLC
Matthew Weinshall
PODHURST ORSECK P.A.
Steven Davis
BOIES SCHILLER FLEXNER LLP
John Tangren
DICELLO LEVITT GUTZLER
HILLIARD MUNOZ GONZALES LLP
BROWN RUDNICK LLP
STUTZMAN, BROMBERG, ESSERMAN & PLIFKA
Defense Counsel
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
BINDER & SCHWARTZ LLP
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
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693 thoughts onGM Ignition Switch Class Action Settlement
I received a postcard what do I do next
I received 2 post cards with different ID numbers do they qualify please advise.
Hi Susan and Ron, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claims on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I received a card I purchased a Chevy Trax on 2016. Do I have to do anything?
Hi Esther, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claim on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I Received a post card with Unique ID
Hi Anita, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claim on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I owned a 2000 Impala that would just die while driving. I took it to 4 Dealers and they could not find the problem. It would die on the interstate or while driving in town giving no notice. Most dangerous vehicle I have ever owned . I saw this posted on problems with 2000 Chevrolet Impala. People like me spending hundreds of dollars to try and fix it and couldn’t.
Dear TCA,
Owned a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. Bought 2014.
I Was in an roll over accident. I filed a claim I haven’t recieved a ID number. I have to be included in the law suite.
I had injuries, still have treatments. Who can I reach out to? I may be reached at this e-mail
Hi Frances, You should contact the settlement administrator with your questions about your status as a class member: https://www.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/contact
I received a postcard UI:
Hi Monique, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claim on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I got a post card is this in the settlement?
Hi Ernest, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claim on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I have received the postcard with the UNIQUE ID.. Does this mean I am eligible?
Hi Lutasha, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claim on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado I could turn ignition and nothing happens no dash lights no startup. Replaced key, then key cylinder, then entire ignition body still does not start intermittently. Is this part of the suit ? Cost me 800 for nothing
I received a card, does this help?
I owned a Pontiac Tempest, and I had the ignition switch freeze up on me. I had to drive to a dealership to get it fixed. It cost me around $30 to get it fixed.
Hi Robert & Missy, We’ve deleted your ID information to protect your privacy. You can submit your claims on the settlement website: https://secure.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/. You can contact the settlement administrator (under Contact Us on the settlement website) with any questions about the claim submission process.