General Motors $35 Million CP4 Fuel Pump Defect Settlement

If you purchased a 2011-2016 Duramax diesel Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra from a GM-authorized dealer in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, or Texas, you may be eligible to claim a cash payment ranging from $400 to $12,712 from a class action settlement.

General Motors has agreed to pay $35,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged defects in the high-pressure fuel injection pump known as the CP4 pump.

Who are the class members?

To be a class member, you must meet the following criteria:

• Purchased a 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra diesel truck equipped with a 6.6L Duramax engine and Bosch 'CP4' high-pressure diesel fuel pump.
• Bought the vehicle from a GM-authorized dealer located in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, or Texas.
• The purchase must have occurred between March 1, 2010, and September 13, 2024.

How much can class members get?

Those who paid out of pocket for CP4 repairs can claim between $6,356 and $12,712, depending on the number of claims submitted.

Former owners who did not pay for repairs can receive between $400 and $800. The settlement includes a $30 million Repair Fund and a $5 million Former Owner Fund.

• Repair Fund: If 25% of eligible class members submit claims, each could receive approximately $12,712. If 50% submit claims, the amount would be around $6,356.
• Former Owner Fund: If 5% of former owners submit claims, they could receive about $800 each. If 10% submit claims, the amount would be approximately $400.

What proof of purchase is required to file a claim?

• Proof of Purchase: Documentation showing the vehicle was purchased from a GM-authorized dealer in the specified states during the eligible period.
• Former Owner Proof of Sale: If applicable, proof of the sale date of the vehicle.
• Proof of Repair: Documentation of the CP4 repair, including invoices or bank statements showing payment.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, eligible class members must submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download a form to submit by mail. The mailing address is:

GM Fuel Pump Settlement

c/o JND Legal Administration

PO Box 91445

Seattle, WA 98111

Payment methods

• Virtual Debit Card
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Paper Check

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $35,000,000 will cover payments to class members, attorneys' fees, and other costs associated with the settlement.

The fund is divided into two main parts: the $30 million Repair Fund and the $5 million Former Owner Fund.

• Repair Fund: $30 million allocated for class members who paid for CP4 repairs.
• Former Owner Fund: $5 million allocated for former owners who did not pay for repairs.
• Attorneys' Fees: Up to $15 million, subject to court approval.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: Six months after the final approval, which could be as early as July 21, 2025.
• Final Approval Hearing: January 21, 2025

When is the GM Fuel Pump Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 21, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be processed after the effective date.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that the CP4 pump in certain GM trucks is prone to failure, causing economic harm to owners. The settlement was reached to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.