If you own a Chevy truck, you might qualify for a payday. Chevrolet and GMC truck owners could get up to $12,700 as part of a $35 million lawsuit settlement related to allegedly defective high-pressure fuel injection pumps. 

Chevy truck owners may claim money from a $35 million settlement 

Allegedly, General Motors covered up issues related to defective high-pressure fuel injection pumps. So, GMC and Chevy truck owners launched a lawsuit and won a $35 million settlement. Now owners could qualify for payouts of up to $12,700. 

General Motors denies that the parts are defective, but settled the lawsuit to avoid costs, risks, and delays related to further litigation. 

To be included in the settlement you had to purchase a 2011 – 2026 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra diesel truck. These trucks were equipped with the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine and Bosch CP4 high-pressure diesel fuel pumps. 

You had to purchase the trucks from GM-authorized dealerships in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, or California between March 1, 2010, and September 13, 2024. 

You can check your VIN here to see if your ride is included in the settlement. Current and former owners may qualify for a cash payment. 

Allegedly, the CP4 pump was unreasonably fragile and prone to catastrophic failure. Components would rub against each other, causing metal shavings to flake off. 

They contaminated the fuel injection system, which could cause the engine to fail. This left drivers with expensive repair bills. You may qualify for different amounts of cash based on whether you still own your truck and had it repaired.