GM faces lawsuit over Cadillac Lyriq EV defects

General Motors is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over alleged defects in the Cadillac Lyriq. Plaintiffs claim issues with software and electrical systems can render the vehicle inoperable, while GM has declined to comment on the case.

According to the filing, the alleged issues can cause the Lyriq to become non-functional, leaving it unable to start, charge or operate. The plaintiffs state that in such cases, vehicles may require towing and extended service periods, with repairs reportedly taking weeks or months in some instances.

The lawsuit also claims that General Motors had prior knowledge of the defects through internal testing, engineering reports, warranty claims and consumer complaints. It further alleges that the company did not disclose these issues to customers despite marketing the Lyriq as a premium electric vehicle.

The complaint was filed on 2 April in Washington state on behalf of two drivers. They are seeking measures including disclosure of the alleged defects, repairs, consumer notification and restitution.

General Motors declined to comment on the lawsuit. The Lyriq has been on the market since 2022, with annual sales reaching 28,402 units in 2024 and 20,971 units in 2025, according to industry data.

usatoday.com

3 Comments

about „GM faces lawsuit over Cadillac Lyriq EV defects“

Mariya Kim

11.04.2026 um 17:27

Hi, Is there a way to join the lawsuit? Or do you know if there’s one in Canada? I’ve been dealing with the dealership and GM Canada for a few months already regarding same issues with my lyriq.

Andrew Green

15.04.2026 um 05:02

All this because of 2 complaints? In 2023 & 2024 there was nearly 30,000 sold but 2 people are starting a lawsuit. Okay good luck.

Dr Pretorius

27.04.2026 um 10:16

Most states, including California where I live, have lemon laws that require manufacturers of defective vehicles to repurchase them after a certain number of unsuccessful attempts have been made to remedy the problem.