That is the problem, GM ecotech motors do last very well, and get very good mileage. But The public stigma has taken hold.
You do have a point as far as build quality though, even my 07 G5 is already getting buggy, stereo buttons, not working and a rattle in the rear susp. but i have seen 36-37mpg out of my 2.4L.
In the same breath i could care less if one of the big 3 falls, i dont believe that the end of one means none of them can survive.
When they asked that the union lower thier wages, the union said no. Right there tells me they are stupid enough to slit thier own neck, let it happen.
GM has moved production jobs to other countries, they need to ask mexico and canada, and whoever else for some cash too.