Exhibit 31.1
I, Michael A. Carpenter, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K/A of Ally Financial Inc.; and |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Date: June 29, 2011
| /s/ MICHAEL A. CARPENTER |
| Michael A. Carpenter |
| Chief Executive Officer |
| June 29, 2011 |
