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GM Plans to Lay Off 3,400 Employees at Detroit and EV Sites

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,400
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.1%
3,400 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Department affected: Electric Vehicle Division.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

General Motors Company has announced plans to lay off 3,400 employees at its Detroit plant and other electric vehicle sites. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and the transition towards electric vehicle production. While specific dates for the layoffs have not been disclosed, the company is taking steps to streamline operations amid evolving industry demands. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and focus on future growth areas. GM's workforce reduction highlights the challenges faced by the automotive industry as it adapts to new technologies and consumer preferences.

General Motors Company cut 3,400 jobs affecting its Electric Vehicle Division team.

That is roughly 2.1% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 50,830 employees.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by General Motors Company.

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General Motors CompanyGM
Consumer Cyclical · 163,000 employees
43
EVENTS TRACKED
68K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025