$35M settlement for some Chevrolet, GMC truck owners: See who qualifies

General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a $35 million settlement to owners of certain General Motors Company (GMC) and Chevrolet vehicles after a class action lawsuit was brought against the company for defective parts, JND Legal Administration announced Tuesday.
The proposed settlement covers certain 2011-2016 truck models with Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 LML engines that were allegedly equipped with “unreasonably fragile” high-pressure fuel injection pumps, known as CP4s. These defective parts were prone to failure and resulted in “economic damages” to owners of the affected vehicles through repairs and remedies, according to the lawsuit.
As part of the agreement, General Motors denies any wrongdoing. Both parties agreed to the $35 million payout to avoid the “costs, risk, and delays associated with further litigation.” The settlement is still awaiting final approval from the court before moving forward.
Here’s what to know about the settlement, where to check if you qualify and how to claim your payment.
To qualify for a payment, you must own one of the following cars:
The vehicles must have been purchased from a GM-authorized dealer in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania or Texas from March 1, 2010 through Sept. 13, 2024.
The terms of the settlement outline three different types of payment for affected parties. All payout amounts are estimated and will depend on how many valid claims are received. These include:
People unsure if they are entitled to a payout can use a provided VIN lookup tool on the litigation website.
To get a cash payment, you can file a claim online or turn to email or phone.
The deadline to file a claim is six months after this final hearing, which could be as early as July 21, 2025. Regular updates are available at www.GMFuelPumpLitigation.com.