Archive · 18 Sep 2025
GM Engineering Center Closed After Legionnaires' Disease Cases
GM, a car company, has temporarily closed its engineering center in Michigan.
This happened because two workers got sick with Legionnaires' disease, a serious form of pneumonia.
The company is testing the building's water and air systems to find the source of the illness.
Legionnaires' disease comes from breathing in water with a specific bacteria.
The company is taking precautions to ensure the safety of its employees.
Other buildings on the campus remain open.
The closure affects around 10,000 employees.
GM is working with health officials and third-party testers.
The center is scheduled to be closed until at least September 22nd.
GM's Cole Engineering Center in Michigan closed after two employees tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
The facility, which houses about 10,000 employees, closed on September 10.
GM is conducting third-party testing of the building's ventilation and water systems.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia, potentially fatal in some cases.
The center is scheduled to remain closed until at least September 22.
- Who
- GM
- What
- Closed its Cole Engineering Center due to Legionnaires’ disease cases.
- When
- Closed on September 10, with an expected reopening of at least September 22.
- Where
- Warren, Michigan, at the Cole Engineering Center.
- Why
- Two employees tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease.
- Affected Facility
- GM's Cole Engineering Center
- Location
- Warren, Michigan
- Closure Date
- September 10
- Estimated Reopening
- At least September 22
- Employees Affected
- Approximately 10,000
- Confirmed Cases
- 2
- Disease
- Legionnaires’ disease