GM cuts IT staff, lays off 600 professionals, and reveals a new phase of cost-cutting at the U.S. automaker.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 11/05/2026 at 18:19

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GM initiated global cuts in the information technology area, affecting hundreds of salaried employees in the United States, while keeping open positions in artificial intelligence, automotive, and autonomous vehicles during an internal cost reduction process and reevaluation of the automaker’s personnel structure

GM initiated global cuts on Monday that are expected to affect approximately 500 to 600 salaried information technology employees, mainly in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, as part of a cost reduction strategy.

GM Cuts Affect IT

The automaker confirmed the layoffs, initially reported by Bloomberg News, but did not detail the measures. The company stated that it is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position itself for the future.

In an email statement, GM said it made the difficult decision to eliminate some roles globally. The company also expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees and its commitment to supporting them during the transition.

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Measure Involves Hundreds of Salaried Employees

The terminations were reported by a person familiar with the plans, unauthorized to speak publicly on the matter. The cuts affect salaried employees in the automaker’s global information technology operations.

At the end of last year, GM reported having approximately 68,000 salaried employees worldwide. Of that total, 47,000 were administrative employees in the United States, according to figures released by the company itself.

Company Keeps Open Positions

Despite the cuts announced on Monday, GM continues to hire IT professionals. The Detroit automaker’s careers website lists 82 open positions in the area, including roles in artificial intelligence, automotive, and autonomous vehicles.

The company has routinely reevaluated its salaried workforce in recent years, considering expected needs and skills. In October, it laid off over 200 computer-aided design engineers, known as CAD, due to market conditions.

The new round reinforces the internal review of salaried areas as GM adjusts its global information technology structure at this stage. The automaker maintains selective hiring, even after eliminating roles in different units.

With information from CNBC.

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GM Cuts Affect IT

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