Lawsuit Accuses GM Of Rigging Diesel Truck Admissions By Using 'Defeat Devices'

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Lawsuit Accuses GM Of Rigging Diesel Truck Admissions By Using 'Defeat Devices'

General Motors Co was accused in a lawsuit on Thursday of rigging hundreds of thousands of diesel trucks with devices similar to those used by Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE), to ensure they pass required emissions tests.

The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Detroit on behalf of people who own or lease more than 705,000 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks fitted with "Duramax" engines from 2011 to 2016 model years.

It said GM used at least three "defeat devices" to ensure that the trucks would meet federal and state emission standards, even if they generated more pollution in real-world driving.

GM spokesman Dan Flores called the claims "baseless," and said the trucks comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards and California's own tough standards.

The lawsuit seeks remedies including possible refunds or restitution for lost vehicle value, plus punitive damages.

It adds to legal problems for Detroit-based GM, which has already paid about $2.5 billion in penalties and settlements over faulty ignition switches linked to 124 deaths.

GM joins at least five automakers whose diesel emissions have been scrutinized by regulators or consumers.

They include VW, which has admitted to cheating; Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Peugeot SA and Renault SA