GM Sued Over Trucks That Are Allegedly Vulnerable to Theft | Carscoops

      The class action lawsuit accuses GM of failing to issue a safety recall or provide a solution, thereby endangering vehicle owners.

      June 25, 2025, at 17:10

      by Brad Anderson

      The lawsuit claims that GM trucks and SUVs are particularly susceptible to theft via keyless entry systems.

      The plaintiff states that his GMC Sierra was stolen without any alarms going off or glass being shattered.

      The complaint alleges that GM was aware of this vulnerability but did not issue a recall or implement an appropriate fix.

      Nowadays, driving a car that unlocks automatically as you approach feels like a small luxury—no need to fumble for keys or awkwardly juggle groceries. However, this convenience has a downside: it has become an attractive target for car thieves.

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      As keyless entry systems have gained popularity, the tools that criminals use to intercept and clone the signals have also proliferated, allowing them to steal vehicles as effortlessly as the owners do. Now, a class action lawsuit is targeting General Motors for allegedly failing to adequately address the issue.

      The complaint is brought forth by Jeremy Burkett, a Texas resident who once owned a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500. His truck was equipped with two keyless entry remotes, and in November 2022, it disappeared from his driveway. There was no sign of broken windows, alarms, or forced entry.

      Burkett suspects that someone may have used a cloning device near his front door, where he had left the keys, to capture the signal and quietly steal the Sierra.

      A Familiar Lawsuit With New Claims

      Although Burkett received compensation for his truck's loss from his insurance, he argues that GM has done nothing to prevent the illegitimate cloning of key fobs. He now drives a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 with keyless entry and, according to his attorney, “is constantly worried about theft.” He is also anxious that the original thief knows where he lives.

      The lawsuit identifies all Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV models manufactured from 2010 to the present as affected. It states that GM “has acknowledged that the class vehicles are highly susceptible to theft” but has failed to issue any safety recall, extend warranty coverage, or provide a solution.

      “Due to GM’s unfair, deceptive, and/or fraudulent business practices, owners and/or lessees of the affected vehicles, including the plaintiff and other class members, have experienced a discernible loss of money and/or property in various forms, such as depreciation, loss of vehicle usage, repair expenses, insurance deductibles, increased insurance premiums, wasted time, and other inconveniences and distress,” the lawsuit reads.

      What Vehicle Owners Can Do

      Owners of cars equipped with keyless entry systems can take several basic measures to mitigate theft risks. If possible, use a locked garage for parking. When parking in a driveway or on the street, avoid leaving your keys near the front entrance. For those who are particularly concerned, consider keeping keys in a small Faraday pouch or box that blocks wireless signals. After all, even if you feel paranoid, it doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you—or more specifically, your vehicle.