GM Receives 33 More Ignition Switch Claims
The total number of claims related to the GM ignition switch recall is now at 4,345.
The deadline for filing claims was January 31, but any claims postmarked by that date are eligible for review and the compensation fund has revealed in its latest report that 33 more claims have been accepted for review. In total, GM has received 479 claims for death, 292 for catastrophic injuries and 3,574 for less-serious injuries.
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The compensation fund has approved 151 claims for compensation in total, 57 of which cover deaths. The report also showed that 666 claims have been deemed ineligible and 1,457 are still under review.
The issues stems from a faulty ignition switch that can shut down the car’s engine while driving, resulting in power loss that disables the airbags and other systems.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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