GM Just Dodged a Major Transmission Lawsuit — But Was Justice Served?
In this episode, I sit down with Nate from NextGen Diesel, a former GM engineer, to unpack the shocking federal court decision that decertified a massive class action lawsuit involving GM’s problematic 8-speed transmissions.
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In a 9-7 ruling, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision, effectively dismantling a class action representing over 800,000 GM vehicle owners. The lawsuit alleged that GM knowingly sold cars, trucks, and SUVs from 2015–2019 with 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions that caused shuddering, lurching, and gear hesitation — even after attempted repairs.
🔥 Nate reacts to the ruling, shares insider insight into how GM handled these transmission issues internally, and explains what this means for consumers who are now left to pursue individual claims.
Vehicles Affected:
Chevy Silverado, Camaro, Corvette, Colorado
GMC Sierra, Yukon, Canyon
Cadillac CTS, CT6, Escalade
…and more from the 2015–2019 model years
📢 Topics Covered:
Why the lawsuit was decertified
What this means for GM owners moving forward
How engineering decisions impacted real-world reliability
GM’s strategy and legal tactics from an insider’s point of view
👀 Was this a fair legal outcome? Are consumers being left behind? Drop your thoughts in the comments — and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insider coverage on the auto industry.
