10+ Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out to be True

Families who lost loved ones in small GM cars, like the Chevy Cobalt, noticed a strange pattern: engines suddenly shutting off while driving, and airbags that didn’t open. They suspected a hidden defect. Crashes were often blamed on drivers. One family’s lawyer refused to accept that.

By taking apart switches, lawyer Lance Cooper found GM had quietly changed a faulty ignition switch that could flip off with a knee bump. Engineers had known for years. GM recalled 2.6 million cars in 2014 and paid $900 million. At least 124 people had died.