A collective cause understood in Texas, USA, accuses General Motors (GM) of neglecting security defects in its contact and ignition -free key systems, making the trucks and large -sized SUVs easy to steal.
The case claims that economic devices for the cloning of signals, widely used by criminals, can easily get around the keys system. Models manufactured between 2010 and 2025 of the brands are included in the cause Chevrolet, GMC e +Nissan launches the patrol Nismo with an exclusive 495 HP engine for the Middle East markets.
The case was started by Jeremy Burkettowner of a GMC Sierra 2016 stolen from her house three years ago. Although he has purchased a more recent model than the same vehicle, he says that the vehicle is still vulnerable to the same type of attack. According to the cause, GM He was aware of these flaws in security but chose not to take effective measures to correct the problem.
This type of vulnerability has already affected other producers in the past. In 2023, Hyundai e Whenever They reached an agreement of 200 million dollars after a series of thefts of models without pulsating ignition, powered by viral videos on social media.
GMwho had already dealt with a similar cause concerning Camaro, now he finds himself managing a cause that involves an even wider range of vehicles, which could represent a new challenge for his reputation and for his customers.
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