GM “Shift to Park” Class Settlement: Are You Eligible for Compensation if you're in California

A major class action settlement has been reached involving General Motors vehicles with a defective “Shift to Park” sensor, which has caused headaches for thousands of drivers. If you own a Chevrolet, GMC, or Volt model and have experienced trouble shutting your vehicle off—even when it’s clearly in Park—you may be entitled to cash compensation.

What's the Issue?

Many GM drivers have encountered an alarming and frustrating issue: after shifting their vehicle into Park, a dashboard message appears reading “Shift to Park”—even though the vehicle is in Park. This can prevent the engine from shutting off and lead to battery drain, service problems, and additional out-of-pocket expenses.

Affected Vehicles

The vehicles included in this settlement are:

  • 2017–2019 GMC Acadia

  • 2019 Chevrolet Blazer

  • 2016–2019 Chevrolet Malibu

  • 2018–2019 Chevrolet Traverse

  • 2016–2019 Chevrolet Volt

What’s in the Settlement?

Owners and lessees of these models may be entitled to:

  • 💰 Up to $500 if you purchased or leased in Ohio or Tennessee (ONLY THESE TWO STATES)

  • 🔧 Up to $375 in repair reimbursements for the “Shift to Park” issue

  • 📬 Automatic compensation if your repair is already listed in GM’s internal data

If your repairs don’t show up in GM’s database, you’ll need to file a claim with supporting documents (such as repair invoices). You can submit a claim at STPLawsuit.com.

Important Deadlines

  • Submit a claim by: August 19, 2025

  • Exclude yourself or object by: July 21, 2025

  • Final court hearing: August 22, 2025

How to Proceed

Document Issues: Keep detailed records of all repairs and communications with the dealership. Be sure every complaint is listed on the work order when you drop off your vehicle.

Reasonable Number of Repair Attempts: If the issue continues after multiple repair attempts—or if your vehicle is out of service for more than 30 days total—it may qualify under California’s Lemon Law.

Monitor Symptoms: If you're still receiving “Shift to Park” messages, experiencing battery drain, or trouble powering off the vehicle, stop driving and return to the dealer.

Talk to a Lemon Law Attorney, like Valero Law: Even if you’re outside the settlement or not sure you qualify, you may still be entitled to relief under California Law, if you reside in California and purchased a 2020 or newer vehicle.

🛑 Protect Your Rights Under California Lemon Law
If you’ve experienced repeat problems with your 2020 or newer Chevrolet, GMC, or Volt, even outside this class action, California’s Lemon Law may offer compensation—including a full vehicle repurchase or cash settlement.

Call Valero Law, APC at (424) 299-4447 or complete our free Lemon Law case evaluation today. No cost to you—cases are taken on contingency.

Joshua Valero