GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement
Varies depending on which recalls apply to vehicles, administrative expenses, number and type of eligible vehicles, and number of eligible claimants who file claims
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 6, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
General Motors is settling claims that consumers overpaid when they bought or leased certain GM vehicles that were recalled in 2014. The recalls involved the Delta ignition system, key rotation, Camaro knee-key, and electric power steering. GM denies the allegations but agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
Do you qualify?
Current or former owners or lessees of certain GM vehicles that were subject to recalls in 2014 related to the Delta ignition system, key rotation, Camaro knee-key, or electric power steering. Settlement Class Members who did not opt out before July 19, 2024.
How to file
The claim deadline was June 6, 2025, and all claims have been reviewed with final determinations made. Cheques are being mailed to eligible claimants on or around May 29. No new claims can be filed.
Common questions
- How much does the GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Varies depending on which recalls apply to vehicles, administrative expenses, number and type of eligible vehicles, and number of eligible claimants who file claims. 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.
- What is the claim deadline for the GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 6, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the GM Ignition Switch Economic Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at gmignitionswitchsettlement.ca. 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 Ignition Switch Economic Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
In the news
- GM facing pressure to compensate victims of ignition switch defectCBS News · March 18, 2021
- GM wins lawsuit over its massive ignition switch recall - RoadshowCNET · August 8, 2019
- GM wins victory in ignition switch defect lawsuitsAutoblog.comhttps · August 7, 2019
- GM ignition switch criminal case is dismissedAutoblog · September 20, 2018
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