General Motors faces increased scrutiny as shareholder-rights firm Johnson Fistel announced an investigation into potential derivative claims against GM directors regarding alleged breaches of fiduciary duty related to vehicle safety, airbag defects, and Cruise autonomous-vehicle disclosures.
- GM and U.S. auto regulators are separately investigating a crash involving a recalled GMC Sierra where a Takata airbag ruptured and injured a passenger, keeping product safety risks in focus.
- The company is planning longer-than-usual holiday closures at multiple plants, which is reportedly intended for production balancing.
- The stock closed at $82.88 on December 24, 2025, and despite the flat short-term action, shares have risen roughly 57% over the past year.