robe into 286,000 GM vehicles in the U.S. over a possible engine failure issue, following several complaints despite an earlier recall. NHTSA said the issue stems from engine bearing failures in GM's L87 6.2-liter engine installed in the 2019-2021, 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2019-2021, 2024 GMC Sierra 1500; 2021, 2024 Chevrolet Suburban; 2021, 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe; 2021, 2024 GMC Yukon; 2021, 2024 GMC Yukon XL; 2021, 2024 Cadillac Escalade; a...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

ket and customer demand.” GM told employees August 27 that it planned to partially shut down first- and second-shift production temporarily beginning September 2, impacting 160 workers and production of the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ, but not that of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups.  Those workers, along with about 120 who have been on layoff since April, were scheduled to return October 6 but instead will rema...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

he Escalade SUV up 28.9% to 11,332 units.      •    Chevrolet total sales were up 8.3% to 458,189 units. Equinox EV sales were up 156.7% to 25,085 units and BrightDrop 400 / 600 commercial EVs were up 869.1% to 2,384 units.     •    GMC total sales were up 8.6% to 164,853 units, with Sierra EV sales up 771.8% to 3,374 units. GM reported September 2025 dealer inventory at 527,063 units.  (GM releases on October 1, 2025) 1 / 2 / 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

mer testing of the Mercedes Benz eIntouro in southern Spain. For five weeks, the bus was tested in extreme heat of up to 45°C, covering drivetrain performance, battery and energy management, charging at fast stations, and air conditioning. Tests also included steep climbs up to 2,500 meters in the Sierra Nevada, Spain, and long downhill drives using regenerative braking. Each bus ran 300–500 km per day. The trials proved the eIntouro works rel...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

ocess of aligning production to manage vehicle inventory.” News of further layoffs at Factory Zero comes after GM’s announcement on April 10 that it was temporarily cutting approximately 200 jobs at its Factory Zero, citing market conditions for purchases of the GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV and Sierra EV truck, Chevrolet Silverado EV truck and Cadillac Escalade IQ EV SUV.  (Detroit Free Press article on August 28, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

for the next-gen trucks. Earlier in 2025, General Motors reduced output at Oshawa from three shifts to two, trimming roughly 48,000 units from annual Silverado production due largely to U.S. tariffs on Canadian-assembled vehicles, while also bolstering U.S. production by boosting Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty output at the GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Indiana by 50,000 units annually. Reconfirmation of next-gen pickup production at Oshawa ens...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

GM to move Cadillac Escalade to Orion plant, as well as Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra On July 15, General Motors said it plans to produce the Cadillac Escalade SUV, as well as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups at Orion Assembly in early 2027, according to GM spokeswoman Tara Kuhnen. GM said that the expansion of the Orion site has already been made, with a new body shop and space addition to the paint shop, and includes ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

llion vehicles per year in the U.S. in plants including: Orion Assembly will begin production of ICE-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks in early 2027 to meet strong demand. As a result, GM’s Factory ZERO will be the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after retooling. Fairfax Assembly ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

entation, announced that it is planning to introduce 7 new nameplates and 23 product refreshes by FY 2030 (ending March 31, 2030). It will help Tata Motors to expand its range to over 15 nameplates across multiple powertrain options, including ICE, EV, and hybrid models. The upcoming Harrier EV and Sierra EV will establish their presence in premium and high-growth market segments. In coming years, it will introduce products based on the Sierra, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

ers hundreds of thousands of trucks and SUVs. Employees at the Tonawanda plant will be working overtime to build more of these engines. The recall pertains to the 2021-2024 model years of GM full-size trucks and SUVs powered by the V8, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 ad Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV. The original problem had to do with connecting rod and crankshaft components with u...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

may not exclusively produce fully electric vehicles after its retooling, citing two people familiar with the matter, as GM adjusts production to address consumer demand. GM planned to relaunch the Orion plant after a USD 4 billion retooling and expansion project to assemble the Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV later in 2025, but that was then pushed back six months to mid-2026.  Company spokesman Kevin Kelly said the timing for the plant remains c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

ad to a loss of power and boost the risk of a crash, after nearly 900,000 2019-2024 model year vehicles were investigated for engine failure in January 2025. The recall includes nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S., affecting 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes, and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons, and Yukon XLs; and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM’s 6.2-liter L87 engine. The U.S. National Hi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

turing coolant lines for EV battery packs as a result of production changes at the GM CAMI plant in Canada, which produces the Chevrolet BrightDrop delivery vans and will be idled for at least 5 months this year, and at Factory ZERO, which produces the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV. UAW Local 1097 President Dan Maloney states that many workers at the Rochester facility are concerned with the new Trump administration dep...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

n March described a partnership between GM and Hyundai Motor Group involving commercial vehicles and pickup trucks. While the mid-size platform of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon was mentioned, Hyundai reportedly was also interested in the full-size platform of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Hyundai currently builds the unibody Santa Cruz pickup at its plant in Montgomery, Alabama. (Kia release and other sources on April 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

sure production will align with market dynamics”. The move is not tariff-related, the company confirmed.  The majority of the reductions will be in the battery pack manufacturing area, and the workers will not be given a definite return date. Factory ZERO produces the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV SUV and pickup, and all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. It employs roughly 4,500 workers, according to the company’s site.  (De...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

"General Motors will be making operational adjustments at Fort Wayne Assembly, including hiring temporary employees, to support current manufacturing and business needs," GM said in a statement. The company declined to specify how much production it is adding of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Fort Wayne employs 4,149 workers on three shifts, according to GM's website. Rich LeTourneau of United Auto Workers Local 2209 told membe...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

2 units, or 19.1% of total brand sales. Buick posted its best quarter since 2006, with sales up 39.3% to 61,822 units among its four successful nameplates. GMC had its best Q1 ever, with sales up 17.6% to 146,220 units. Hummer EV sales were up 108.6% to 3,479 units, while it sold 1,249 units of the Sierra EV pickup. GM ended the first quarter with 549,312 vehicles in inventory. (GM releases on April 1, 2025) 1 / 2 / 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

GMC adds AT4, Elevation trim levels for 2026 GMC Sierra EV On March 27, GMC introduced the 2026 Sierra EV lineup with a full range of trims, capability, and battery configurations when it arrives at U.S. dealers this summer. The premium Elevation and rugged AT4 trims join the iconic Denali to complete a lineup that now has a starting MSRP of USD 64,495. The Sierra EV is built at Factory ZERO in Detroit alongside the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Hum...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

4,500 in incentives off the price of GM Energy bidirectional charging products, including the GM Energy V2H Bundle or Home System.  GM EVs eligible for the program at launch include the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, 2024 GMC Sierra EV, and 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV. GM anticipates adding all 2025 model year EVs to the pilot program soon. (GM press releases on March 13, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

, LT, and RST, the Chevrolet Silverado EV is currently equipped as standard with all-wheel drive, with an Ultium drivetrain and batteries delivering a maximum of 754 hp, depending on the trim level. The Silverado EV pickup is built on GM’s BT1 platform, utilized also for the GMC Hummer EV and GMC Sierra EV, while production takes place at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan. (multiple sources on February 10, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11