GM defective shifter class action settlement

General Motors agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that certain vehicles were equipped with a defective shifter that caused a “Shift to Park” issue.

The GM class action lawsuit settlement benefits initial purchasers and lessees of 2017-2019 GMC Acadia, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse or 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt vehicles in Ohio or initial purchasers and lessees of 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles in Tennessee.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim that certain GM vehicles were equipped with a defective shifter that caused a “Shift to Park” issue. This issue allegedly prevented drivers from turning off their vehicles and caused other problems.

General Motors is an automotive company that sells vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick brands.

GM has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a $500 cash payment. This payment will be divided equally among any class members who co-own or co-lease a vehicle covered by the settlement.

Class members who paid out-of-pocket for repairs related to the “Shift to Park” issue can receive reimbursement of up to $375 for these expenses. Class members who appear in GM’s warranty and customer pay data will automatically receive this reimbursement. Class members who do not appear in this data will need to submit a claim form and supporting documentation to receive reimbursement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is July 21, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the GM class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Aug. 22, 2025.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 19, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

For the Ohio subclass, initial purchasers and lessees of 2017-2019 GMC Acadia, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse or 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt vehicles who purchased or leased their vehicles in Ohio, who sought a repair from a GM dealer regarding the Shift to Park issue during the warranty period and who were not provided with a silicon-free replacement part.

For the Tennessee subclass, initial purchasers and lessees of 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles who purchased or leased those vehicles in Tennessee, who sought a repair from a GM dealer regarding the Shift to Park issue during the warranty period and who were not provided with either a silicon-free replacement shifter assembly or silicon-free shifter control wire harness at no charge.

Potential Award

Up to $875

Proof of Purchase

Class members who do not appear in GM’s warranty data must submit a claim form to receive the $500 cash payment. Those who must submit supporting documentation to receive a reimbursement of up to $375 for out-of-pocket repair expenses must submit either an invoice and/or other combination of repair documentation, such as a repair order or service record.

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

08/19/2025

Case Name

Jefferson v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 2:20-cv-02576, and Riley v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 2:24-cv-02982, both in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Final Hearing

08/22/2025

Settlement Website

STPLawsuit.com

Claims Administrator

Jefferson & Riley v. General Motors Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 301132
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132
[email protected]
833-419-4818

Class Counsel

Sergei Lemberg
LEMBERG LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

John Nadolenco
MAYER BROWN LLP