A proposed class action filed in Ohio federal court accuses General Motors of selling some ACDelco auto parts in “Made in USA” packaging when the parts were made in China, Top Class Actions reported on May 7, 2025.
The claims
- Plaintiff Norman Husar filed the complaint against General Motors LLC on March 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
- He says he bought an ACDelco automatic transmission filter in a box labeled “Made in USA,” choosing it over other brands for that reason.
- When he opened the box, he says the filter itself was stamped “Made in China,” and no other part was marked as USA-made.
- The suit says the claims violate the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and other consumer laws, and that buyers paid a premium for imported parts.
- It seeks to represent anyone in the USA who bought an ACDelco product in “Made in USA” packaging for their own use when the significant parts and processing were not of USA origin.
GM Authority, which also covered the case, noted that ACDelco is GM’s parts brand. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Why it matters for Made in USA
The packaging is the claim. Under FTC rules, an unqualified Made in USA label means all or virtually all of the product is made in the USA. A label on the box that conflicts with a stamp on the part is the kind of mismatch that draws both lawsuits and regulators.
FAQ
Who filed the suit?
Norman Husar, in the Southern District of Ohio, against General Motors LLC.
What product is involved?
He says it was an ACDelco automatic transmission filter sold in a “Made in USA” box but stamped “Made in China.”
Has GM been found liable?
No. These are allegations in a proposed class action.
Source & credit
Source: Top Class Actions, May 7, 2025: “General Motors falsely advertises ACDelco parts as made in USA, class action alleges”. Additional coverage: GM Authority.