GM class action overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Judy Cho filed a class action lawsuit against General Motors Co. (GM).
- Why: Cho claims GM manufactured Chevrolet Camaros from 2010 to present with hackable key fobs, leaving the vehicles susceptible to theft.
- Where: The GM key fobs class action was filed in federal court in California.
General Motors Co. (GM) manufactured Chevrolet Camaro vehicles from 2010 to present with hackable key fobs, leaving the vehicles subject to theft, a new GM class action lawsuit claims.
The hackable key fobs use unsecure commercial radio waves that communicate to the vehicle when the fob is near or inside it and can both unlock and sometimes start the vehicle remotely.
Chevrolet Camaros continue to be targeted for theft because of the ease of access, the GM class action claims.
“The signal between the key fob and the car’s computer can be easily intercepted by a nearby electronic device, which records and then replays the signal, tricking the car into believing the genuine key fob is in close proximity,” the GM key fobs class action says. “Consequently, within a matter of 20-30 seconds, the intercepted signal can be utilized to unlock the car and start the ignition.”
Hackable key fobs contributed to record theft rates in Los Angeles, GM class action claims
The ease of theft has led to tutorial videos and tips posted to the internet with easy-to-follow directions on how to gain access to and start a 2010 or newer Camaro using the signal from GM key fobs, the GM class action says.
The Los Angeles Police Department warned owners about the trend of Camaro thefts in February, saying 90 have been stolen in 2024 within Los Angeles city limits — an increase from the seven reported stolen in 2023, according to CBS News.
GM is aware of the thefts but has not done anything to address the hackable key fobs, the GM class action claims.
Another recent class action alleges GM and OnStar collected driving data without customers’ full knowledge, then shared the data with Lexis-Nexis Risk Solutions.
Do you own a 2010 or newer Chevrolet Camaro? What do you think of the GM key fobs class action? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Abbas Kazerounian and Pamela Prescott of Kazerounian Law Group APC.
The GM class action lawsuit is Cho v. General Motors Co., Case No. 8:24-cv-00819, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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One thought on GM class action claims thousands of Camaros have hackable key fobs
The FOBs were already subject to a recall as a hazard to shut down the car while driving. Assuming both the original and replacements are impacted in this suit?