GM Ignition Switch Settlement
Reviews and Complaints

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Start by logging into your ComplaintsBoard.com account. If you haven’t done so already, create an account so you can post your complaint about the GM Ignition Switch Settlement and monitor responses or updates.

Navigating to the complaint form
Go to the top right corner of the ComplaintsBoard.com website and click the 'File a Complaint' button. This opens the form to begin your complaint submission regarding the GM Ignition Switch Settlement.

Writing the title
In the 'Complaint Title', write a short, direct summary of your issue. Examples:

• “Unfair denial of GM Ignition Switch Settlement claim”

• “No response or payout from settlement process”

• “Claim status pending for years – GM settlement process is broken”

Detailing the experience
This section is where you explain exactly what happened. Since this complaint relates to a major class-action settlement over defective ignition switches, be detailed and structured. Here are the critical points to include:

• Your relationship to the case:

  • Were you a vehicle owner, lessee, or family member of someone injured or killed?

  • Did you file a claim as part of the settlement?

• What your claim involved:

  • Describe the GM vehicle involved (make, model, year).

  • Was your claim related to economic loss, physical injury, or wrongful death?

• Timeline of events:
  Be specific:

  • When did you submit your claim?

  • Did you receive a confirmation or reference number?

  • Were there any status updates (approved, denied, or pending)?

• Problems you encountered:

  • Were you denied for unclear or unfair reasons?

  • Did you not receive any updates for years?

  • Was the settlement process confusing or mismanaged?

• Lack of communication or transparency:

  • Did you attempt to contact the settlement administrator?

  • Did they fail to respond or give vague/automated replies?

• Evidence or documentation issues:

  • Were you asked for documents you already submitted?

  • Did they lose or misfile your information?

• Attempts to resolve the issue:

  • Did you email, call, or submit follow-up forms?

  • Were your concerns ignored or dismissed?

• Personal and financial impact:

  • Have you been waiting for compensation for years?

  • Did you spend money preparing a claim that was unjustly rejected?

  • Did the delay or rejection cause you hardship?

• Suspicion of bad faith or mismanagement:

  • Do you feel the settlement process was rigged against claimants?

  • Do you believe GM or the settlement administrators acted in bad faith?

Attaching supporting documents
Upload:

• Confirmation emails or letters from the settlement

• Any correspondence with the claim administrators

• Screenshots of your claim status page (if applicable)

• Any documentation you submitted with your claim

Do not include sensitive data like your full VIN, SSN, or personal ID unless redacted.

Filing optional fields

• Claimed Loss: Write the dollar value you were supposed to receive or what you lost. Example: “$3,200 expected compensation for economic loss claim.”

• Desired Outcome: Be clear about what you want:

  • “Immediate review and approval of my claim”

  • “Written explanation for denial”

  • “Compensation payout as originally promised”

Review before submission
Go over your complaint to make sure:

• The timeline and issue are clear

• You didn’t include sensitive personal data

• You state your loss and expectation clearly

Submission process
When ready, click the 'Submit' button. Your complaint will be posted publicly on ComplaintsBoard.com for others—including the claim administrators—to see.

Post-Submission Actions
After submitting:

• Log in regularly to see if there are updates or replies

• Respond if contacted, but stay factual and professional

• Update your complaint if your claim gets resolved or escalates

A public, well-documented complaint puts pressure on the administrators and warns others about long delays or denied justice in class-action settlements.