Michigan's Department of Treasury holds over $1.5 billion in unclaimed property. The auto industry's century-long history in Detroit — GM, Ford, Stellantis, plus the supplier ecosystem — generates an enormous volume of unclaimed pension distributions, stock dividends, and final paychecks, much of it owed to former workers who relocated after layoffs or plant closures.
Reviewed by David Dorfman, CEO & President of Claimio. Last updated 2026-01-23.