Press Release

GM Announces Effects of CAW Strike on U.S. Plants as of 10/08/96

10/10/96

General Motors Update On Operations Affected By The Work
Stoppage By The Canadian Auto Workers

WARREN, Mich., Oct. 8 -- As of 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday,
October 8, 1996, there has been no change to the status of GM
U.S. plants affected by the work stoppage in Canada. As reported
yesterday, two GM Powertrain facilities have sent some employees home
due to the work stoppage by the Canadian Auto Workers. Total number of
U.S. employees affected is 1,850.

We will not speculate on when or which plants could be affected. The
next update on GM's U.S. facilities affected by the work stoppage will
be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996. Updates will also be
available on GM's media internet site.

The following GM locations have been affected:

PLANT LOCATION           EMPLOYEES      PLANT        DATE
                          IMPACTED      STATUS     AFFECTED
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GM POWERTRAIN
Tonawanda Engine           1,050       Partial       10/7
Ypsilanti Transmission       800       Partial       10/7
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TOTAL POWERTRAIN           1,850