General Motors is implementing a round of layoffs targeting 500 to 600 salaried workers in information technology roles, though specific totals are not known. The automaker acknowledged the job cuts following several published reports, but it has not connected the decision to its strategic goal.
“GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future,” it stated by email. “As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally. We are grateful for the contributions of the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition.”
While the job cuts are reported to be “global” in scope, affected employees are concentrated at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Mich., and the IT Innovation Center Austin, Tex.
Some workers affected by the cuts alleged that GM has encouraged its programmers and data analysts to adopt artificial intelligence in their projects and workflows, implying the IT job cuts will mean a wider reliance on AI to complete data functions.
It’s unlikely the job cuts are related to General Motors’ earnings. Late last month it reported Q1 2026 revenue of roughly $43.6 billion ($4.3 billion EBITDA), and it raised its 2026 profit guidance to reflect the decrease in tariff penalties incurred during 2025.
GM has implemented salaried job cuts several times in the recent past, including about 5,000 voluntary buyouts in 2023, and administrative level restructuring initiatives during 2024 and 2025.
The automaker reported a total of 68,000 salaried employees in 2025.
