General Motors is facing a new GM ignition switch lawsuit from a Mississippi woman alleging serious Chevy Impala ignition switch problems. The claim alleges the Chevy Impala ignition switch problems were directly responsible for injuries the woman sustained from a collision, allegedly resulting from a defective ignition switch.

Plaintiff Melissa H. filed the GM ignition switch lawsuit after surviving a collision allegedly caused by ignition switch defects. Melissa owned a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, which she purchased after reviewing the advertisements of General Motors.

The automotive company allegedly marketed the Chevrolet Impala as a safe vehicle for typical driving purposes, which led Melissa to believe it was an ideal choice for her. However, not long after purchasing the vehicle, Melissa was involved in a collision that she attributes to Chevy Impala ignition switch problems.

According to the GM ignition switch lawsuit, Melissa had sustained serious and permanent injuries from the collision. Melissa opted to file legal action against General Motors, after discovering the company may have known about potential defects in the ignition switch since July 10, 2009.

Overview of GM Ignition Switch Recall

General Motors has faced serious public backlash for failing to warn consumers against this problem, placing numerous customers in danger of potentially fatal collisions. Over 100 deaths have been allegedly linked to defective ignition switches in certain GM vehicles, with the automotive company allegedly being aware of these problems since 2001.

General Motors had issued a recall over these alleged defective ignition switches in 2014, after customers reported the vehicles’ engines suddenly switched off while they were driving on the road.

The defective ignition switches reportedly move into the off position, when too much weight is applied to the keychain. Customers could also cause the keys to switch to the off position, if they accidentally bumped the keys while in the ignitions switch.

This causes the car and its safety features to suddenly shut off, which can lead to deadly collisions and sudden impacts during routine driving activities. The alleged ignition switch defect has reportedly resulted in 169 deaths and hundreds of injuries, along with numerous lawsuits.

Vehicles involved in the GM ignition switch recall included:

• All 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
• 2007-2010 Pontiac G5
• 2003-2007 Saturn Ion
• 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR
• 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice
• 2007-2010 Saturn Sky

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), General Motors was hit with a $35 million fine from the organization with the company acknowledging the problem had been there before the year 2014.

Customers who may have experienced collisions due to the GM ignition switch defect, may be able to file legal action against the automotive company. Melissa is one of these customers, claiming she would not have purchased the vehicle if she had known about the alleged Chevy Impala ignition switch problems.

This GM Ignition Switch Lawsuit is Case No. 3:17-cv-00621 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.