diff --git a/selfdrive/car/gm/carstate.py b/selfdrive/car/gm/carstate.py
index 5dc925f..5752ffe 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/gm/carstate.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/gm/carstate.py
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ class CarState(CarStateBase):
     # Regen braking is braking
     if self.CP.transmissionType == TransmissionType.direct:
       ret.regenBraking = pt_cp.vl["EBCMRegenPaddle"]["RegenPaddle"] != 0
-      self.single_pedal_mode = ret.gearShifter == GearShifter.low or pt_cp.vl["EVDriveMode"]["SinglePedalModeActive"] == 1
+      self.single_pedal_mode = ret.gearShifter == GearShifter.low or pt_cp.vl["EVDriveMode"]["SinglePedalModeActive"] == 1 or (ret.regenBraking and GearShifter.manumatic)
 
     if self.CP.enableGasInterceptor:
       ret.gas = (pt_cp.vl["GAS_SENSOR"]["INTERCEPTOR_GAS"] + pt_cp.vl["GAS_SENSOR"]["INTERCEPTOR_GAS2"]) / 2.