GM announces plans to build more Chevy Silverados in Michigan
The vehicle is currently built at the Oshawa assembly plant and at plants in the U.S. and Mexico
General Motors said on Tuesday it is expanding production of its gas-powered SUVs and trucks and is adding new capacity for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty pickups at a Michigan assembly plant.
The Silverado is also manufactured at GM's Oshawa assembly plant.
GM announced in May that it would drop from three shifts to two at the plant in the fall, a move a spokesperson said at the time was linked to "the evolving trade environment."
Around 700 workers will be impacted, the union representing them said at the time.
The vehicle is also assembled at factories in the U.S. and Mexico, Unifor said.
GM said Tuesday it is also moving its Cadillac Escalade to the same Michigan plant that will produce the additional Silverados.
The Escalade is currently being produced in Arlington, Texas, alongside other large SUVs such as the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevy Tahoe.
Corrections
- A previous version of this story said that GM laid workers off in May. In fact, the impact on jobs will be felt at the time of the shift changes in the fall.Jul 16, 2025 2:43 PM EDT
With files from Rochelle Raveendran