This document summarizes the history and strategic problems of General Motors. It outlines GM's leadership in automobile production through the 20th century but also its struggles in recent decades due to competition from Asian brands and an overly reliance on trucks and SUVs. The document identifies problems with GM's brand identities and lack of competition in certain market segments. It provides recommendations for GM such as spinning off the Corvette brand, rebranding GMC to compete with Jeep, embracing its American identity, and entering new vehicle categories to strengthen its position.