Well I'd say that GM aren't the only ones with such views in 2019.
Many out there feel that if it's not seen don't worry about it and especially if it's not critical over the next 5 years.
Tell me why all the once proud electronics manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sony etc. that had a great reputations now only make gear to last around 3 to 5 years tops with no headroom in their componentry and also with no spare parts availability either, try getting a replacement LCD panel for a broken TV. It's easy, it's because the item will be obsolete within 5 years and it's called come in and buy another. The younger generation have already accepted this way of thinking and the manufacturers don't consider us dinosaurs who'll be gone in the next 20 odd years or not considering their products anyway.
Sorry calaber but that's the way of the world, whether you're prepared to accept that or not is of no consequence to them.
And talking 2019, the words "Fit for Purpose" is the way of 2019 and beyond.