How much does the GM Engine Litigation Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: From $2,149. The total settlement fund is $150M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

Do I need proof of purchase for the GM Engine Litigation Settlement?

Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.

Is the GM Engine Litigation Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Postlethwaite & Netterville is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at gmenginelitigation.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the GM Engine Litigation Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 6, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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GM Engine Litigation Settlement

From $2,149

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What happened

General Motors sold 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks and SUVs with LC9 5.3-liter V8 engines that allegedly contain a defective piston assembly. The defect causes excessive engine wear, oil consumption, spark plug fouling, rough idling, check engine lights, and potential engine damage. GM denies any wrongdoing or that the vehicles are defective.

Do you qualify?

Current owners or lessees in California, North Carolina, or Idaho who purchased or leased in new condition a 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, or Tahoe, or a 2011-2014 GMC Sierra, Yukon, or Yukon XL equipped with an LC9 5.3-liter V8 engine manufactured on or after February 10, 2011. Vehicles that already received upgraded piston rings under warranty are excluded.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

Cash Settlement Payment
$2,149 each
A direct cash payment to eligible class members who purchased or leased a qualifying Class Vehicle.

Who is in the class

All current owners or lessees of a Class Vehicle that was purchased or leased in new condition in the State of California as of May 23, 2022; All current owners or lessees of a Class Vehicle that was purchased or leased in the State of North Carolina as of May 23, 2022; All current owners or lessees of a Class Vehicle that was purchased or leased from a GM-authorized dealer in the State of Idaho as of May 23, 2022. The Class Vehicles are 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanches, 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverados, 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburbans, 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoes, 2011-2014 GMC Sierras, 2011-2014 GMC Yukons, and the 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XLs with LC9 engines manufactured on or after February 10, 2011.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

North Carolina class members who received a Notice must complete the Identification Form by September 15, 2025. Other class members will receive direct payment without filing a claim. For more information or payment reissue requests, email info@GMEngineLitigation.com.

Common questions

How much does the GM Engine Litigation Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: From $2,149. The total settlement fund is $150M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Do I need proof of purchase for the GM Engine Litigation Settlement?: Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the GM Engine Litigation Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Postlethwaite & Netterville is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at gmenginelitigation.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the GM Engine Litigation Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 6, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Alice Graziano
Garet Tarvin
Carlos Gamez
Manuel Fernandez(Intervenor Plaintiff)
Robert May
Thomas Szep
William Davis, Jr.
John Knoll

+ 39 more

Defendants

John Graziano(Cross Defendant)
Michael Ware
Scott Smith
General Motors LLC

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Estimated payout: From $2,149
Settlement fund: $150M
Proof required: Yes
Class period: February 10, 2011 – …
Final hearing: October 6, 2025
Case: Siqueiros et al. v. General Motors LLC
Case number: 3:16-cv-07244-EMC
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Administrator: Postlethwaite & Netterville

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Case status & court docket

Federal court in CaliforniaMore from California

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Active — filed December 19, 2016

February 3, 2026
Distribution to class
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report re Post-Distribution Accounting by William Davis, Jr, Gabriel Del Valle, Garet Tarvin. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jordan Bakondy re Post-Distribution Accounting, # 2 Post-Distribution Accounting Form)(Barnett, H. Clay) (Filed on 2/3/2026) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
October 6, 2025
Final approval
Set/Reset Motion Hearings as to 726 MOTION for Settlement PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT and 727 MOTION for Attorney Fees PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM O
September 17, 2025
Final approval
NOTICE by Garet Tarvin, Gabriel Del Valle, William Davis, Jr of Supplemental Authority in Support of re 727 MOTION for Attorney, 726 MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Final Approval Order)(Levitt, Adam) (Filed on 9/17/2025) Modified on 9/17/2025 (cv, COUR
September 4, 2025
Final approval
CLERK'S NOTICE RESCHEDULING MOTIONS HEARING. Motion Hearing as to 726 MOTION for Settlement PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT and 727 MOTION for Attorney Fees PLAINTIFFS NOTICE O
August 13, 2025
Final approval
Supplemental Brief re 727 MOTION for Attorney Fees PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES, EXPENSES, AND SERVICE AWARDS, 726 MOTION for Settlement PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS A
July 7, 2025
Final approval
MOTION for Settlement PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION, MOTION, AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT filed by Garet Tarvin, Gabriel Del Valle, William Davis, Jr. Motion for Settlement Hearing set for 10/2/2025 01:30 PM in S

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