General Motors is preparing to cut hundreds of salaried information-technology jobs across the United States, according to people familiar with the plans, in a fresh cost-cutting push that also reshapes how the automaker runs its digital backbone. The reductions focus on corporate IT teams that support software, infrastructure, and internal tools, and are set to affect staff in several major U.S. hubs.
As reported by CNBC, the move is expected to hit roughly 500 to 600 employees, with the largest impact in Austin, Texas, and at GM’s global tech campus in Warren, Michigan. CNBC also noted that the cuts come amid a broader review of GM’s IT footprint and headcount, and that the company had about 47,000 white-collar employees in the U.S. and roughly 68,000 salaried workers worldwide as of 2025.
In a statement quoted by CNBC, GM said it is “transforming its information technology organization to better position the company for the future.” The automaker did not spell out a schedule for when workers will be notified or give a detailed breakdown by job type, saying instead that the cuts are meant to align skills and costs with its strategic priorities.
Background: Other Recent Cuts
The latest reductions follow a string of job cuts over the past year. In October 2025, GM laid off more than 200 computer-aided design engineers at its Detroit-area tech campus, and it trimmed about 300 roles tied to an IT innovation center in Georgia, according to reporting by the Associated Press. Those earlier moves were linked to shifts in electric-vehicle demand and a broader cost realignment across the company.
Where the Company Says It’s Headed
GM has been emphasizing margin improvement and investment in higher-priority technologies as it pivots toward software-driven services and advanced driver-assistance features. In its first-quarter 2026 shareholder letter and earnings materials, the company highlighted stronger core results and said it is investing in digital services and automated-driving capabilities while keeping a tight rein on costs, according to its investor materials. In its April 28 first-quarter release, GM framed the restructuring as part of a broader effort to right-size corporate support functions to match those priorities.
What Comes Next for Staff
GM has not yet laid out specific severance or internal re-deployment terms for the IT employees expected to be affected. In previous rounds of cuts, the company has pointed to options such as internal transfers, severance pay, and outplacement resources, although the details have typically varied by role and location. For now, IT staff are left waiting to see how this latest cost-cutting chapter will play out for their particular teams.
