General Motors Cuts 500-600 Global IT Jobs Amid Cost-Saving Drive

General Motors announced the elimination of roughly 500-600 salaried IT positions worldwide, with most cuts affecting staff in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan. The reductions began Monday and are presented as part of a broader IT transformation.

How Many Employees Are Affected By GM’s IT Layoffs

GM’s IT cuts follow earlier workforce moves, including the October 2025 layoff of more than 200 CAD engineers and the March 2026 temporary furlough of 1,300 Factory Zero workers. At year-end 2025 the company reported about 68,000 salaried employees globally, 47,000 of them in the United States.

How Many Employees Are Affected By GM’s IT Layoffs

The layoffs affect 500-600 roles across GM’s global IT sites. Simultaneously, GM lists 82 open IT positions—AI, motorsports and autonomous-vehicle work—on its careers portal. On the announcement day, GM’s shares fell 3.9 % in New York trading.

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GM frames the cuts as a cost-saving step that frees resources for AI and other advanced-technology roles, aligning the IT function with the company’s software-centric vehicle strategy. The shift reflects GM’s broader push to embed computing and software capabilities, including AI, across its vehicle lineup, as noted in recent corporate statements.

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In an emailed statement GM said it is reshaping its IT organization to improve the company’s future positioning. It described the role eliminations as difficult, thanked affected employees and pledged transition support. GM also confirmed ongoing recruitment for AI-related positions.

CNBC

All sources cite the 500-600 employee range, but none disclose the precise headcount or role breakdown. Details on the 82 open positions and hiring timeline remain unspecified. No independent audit of the layoff numbers has been released, leaving the exact composition of the affected roles unclear.

How Many Employees Are Affected By GM’s IT Layoffs

• “GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future.” — General Motors, Spokesperson

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• “As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally.” — General Motors, Spokesperson

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• “We are grateful for the contributions of the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition," the automaker said in an emailed statement.” — General Motors, Spokesperson

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GM plans to fill the 82 open IT roles, focusing on AI, motorsports and autonomous-vehicle expertise, and expects the restructuring to boost cost efficiency and align IT with upcoming vehicle platforms. Hiring is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with positions posted on the company’s careers site.

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