NHTSA Ends Investigation Into GM's Cruise Robotaxis Following Business Closure

The U.S. safety regulator closed its probe after GM ceased Cruise operations and issued a recall to address safety concerns.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed its investigation into Cruise robotaxis, citing GM's decision to shut down the unit and recall vehicles to address safety issues.
The probe, launched in October 2023, examined whether Cruise's Automated Driving System (ADS) adequately safeguarded pedestrians after reports of five pedestrian collisions, three of which caused injuries.
Cruise issued a recall in November 2023 for 950 vehicles to fix a defect in its ADS software identified during the investigation.
In December 2023, GM announced it would stop funding Cruise's robotaxi development, citing high costs, regulatory challenges, and growing market competition.
Cruise suspended its operations nationwide after California regulators revoked its license in October 2023 following a high-profile pedestrian collision in San Francisco.