Not a trust score: it covers only the claims we've checked, and small samples move a lot. Last PixProof Oct 4, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is General Motors?
- General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
- Where is General Motors from?
- United States. Headquartered in Detroit.
- What is General Motors's full company name?
- General Motors Company.
- Is General Motors a public company?
- Yes — it's listed on New York Stock Exchange: GM.
- When was General Motors founded?
- In 1908, by William Crapo Durant and Charles Stewart Mott.
- How many people work at General Motors?
- About 164,000 (as of 2019).
▸ ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The company is most known for owning and manufacturing four automobile brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, each a separate division of GM. By total sales, it has continuously been the largest automaker in the United States, and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the title to Toyota in 2008.
▸ WHO OWNS WHAT
From Wikidata (see record). Lists can include companies since merged or closed.
▸ TRACK RECORD
General Motors's history and the 3 marketing claims we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
- May 13, 2009CLAIM · Cheerios"Cheerios' whole-grain oat soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat."→ 🟢 BUY THE HYPE Read the PixProof →
- Checked Sep 2026CLAIM · Chevrolet Trax"The Chevrolet Trax is currently in its second generation."→ ⚪ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE Read the PixProof →
- Checked Oct 2026CLAIM · Chevrolet Corvette"The Corvette is recognized for performance, distinct styling, composite bodywork, and competitive pricing."→ 🟡 QUESTION IT Read the PixProof →
Claim dates come from when the claim's own source was published; "Checked" means we couldn't date the claim, so it sits at the date we verified it.