In an interview with the Journal, Barra said she would give investors a more specific deadline for her financial targets and would detail how the company would spend its cash and cash assets. (http://on.wsj.com/1rGlDo4)

The company's stock has fallen nearly 20 percent since Barra was appointed CEO in January.

GM was not available for comment outside normal business hours.

(Reporting by Ramkumar Iyer in Bangalore; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)