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Chevrolet and GMC plan full redesigns of Silverado and Sierra pickups for the 2027 model year.
Plug-in hybrid variants could join gasoline and EV offerings as GM expands powertrain diversity.
Redesign follows strong sales and added U.S. production capacity for full-size pickup models.

Chevrolet and GMC will redesign their light-duty full-size pickups, the Silverado and Sierra, in 2027, with General Motors evaluating plug-in hybrid variants for future production. Heavy-duty versions of both models are expected to follow in 2028.

GM to Move Truck Production to Michigan, Idles Mexico Plant as Part of Evolving Strategy

The update is part of GM’s evolving product strategy, which recently completed a wave of crossover and SUV updates and added new electric vehicle offerings. Chevrolet and GMC have seen increased U.S. sales volume in 2025, including a record first half for GMC and Chevrolet’s strongest performance since 2019.

Strong demand for full-size pickups and large SUVs has prompted General Motors to plan additional manufacturing capacity in the U.S. GM confirmed it will add production of the Silverado and Sierra nameplates at its Orion Township, Michigan, plant in 2027. Relatedly, Chevrolet and GMC refreshed the Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon SUVs in 2024. This should lead to complete redesigns, planned for 2029, with potential plug-in hybrid options, mirroring the pickups.

2025 Chevrolet Suburban | Credit: General Motors

The company has not announced timelines to phase out internal combustion engines, choosing instead to expand EV availability while retaining gasoline and potentially hybrid options. The plug-in hybrid strategy could help bridge the gap in consumer interest in electrification as demand for EVs moderates.

In addition to the Silverado and Sierra redesigns, electric variants of the pickups, the Silverado EV and Sierra EV, could receive updates around 2028. Both electric models have added new trims, including off-road and base-level configurations.

2026 GMC Sierra EV Elevation | Photo: GMC

Chevrolet and GMC have been expanding their product portfolios with redesigns and freshenings across several segments. Notable updates include the 2024 launches of the redesigned Equinox and Terrain compact crossovers and new generations of the Traverse and Acadia three-row models. The redesigned Bolt will enter production by the end of 2025 – spy shots can be found online.

Chevy’s entry-level Trax subcompact crossover, which debuted in 2023, remains a key volume model in 2025 in the U.S., ranking as the brand’s third-highest seller. Like the Trailblazer, it is built in South Korea and subject to U.S. import tariffs under current policy. In Canada, the Traverse has seen a 100% increase in sales in Q2 2025 versus Q2 2024.

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GM has also extended the lifecycle of its gasoline-powered Express and Savana commercial vans through at least 2026. New electric commercial vans under the BrightDrop name were rebranded as Chevrolet models in 2024, although sales have remained underwhelming.

While Chevrolet has ended production of the Camaro, a new sporty sedan is being considered for 2028, although details remain limited. Based on the current state of EV adoption in the U.S. and sedans, it seems like this one won’t make the cut.

Source: Automotive News

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GM will build Silverado, Sierra, and Escalade at Orion Assembly in Michigan from 2027 onward.
Production pauses at GM’s Silao, Mexico truck plant extend across July and August.
Pickup trucks remain GM’s top U.S. sellers, driving manufacturing strategy shifts.

General Motors plans to build its Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Cadillac Escalade models at Orion Assembly in Michigan starting in 2027. The production plant was previously intended for electric vehicles but is now earmarked for gasoline-powered models.

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The automaker confirmed on July 15 that Orion Assembly, located about 55 kilometres north of Detroit, will produce the full-size pickups and SUVs. The decision came after GM’s recent announcement of a $4 billion investment to expand internal combustion vehicle manufacturing across three U.S. plants, including Orion, Fairfax Assembly in Kansas and Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tennessee.

In a statement, GM said the additional Michigan production would help meet ongoing demand for pickups and SUVs, while also reinforcing its manufacturing presence in the state and country.

At the same time, GM’s assembly complex in Silao, Mexico — the site building Silverado and Sierra trucks — is undergoing several weeks of downtime. The plant was paused for the first two weeks of July and is scheduled to halt operations again the weeks of August 4 and 11, according to two people familiar with the matter. GM described these shutdowns as part of routine efforts to optimize production, though multiple weeks of idling is uncommon for facilities assembling high-volume pickup models.

Beyond Silao, GM manufactures Silverado and Sierra trucks in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Flint, Michigan and Ontario. The Escalade continues production in Arlington, Texas, alongside the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon.

Orion Assembly, which has been largely idle since late 2023, was initially expected to begin building electric Silverado and Sierra pickups. Those plans were delayed twice before GM redirected the site to bolster output of gasoline-powered trucks. The plant currently employs about 200 people producing battery modules for EVs built at GM’s Factory Zero in Detroit.

The Silverado and Sierra remain GM’s most popular vehicles in North America.

Source: Automotive News

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Chevrolet and GMC plan full redesigns of Silverado and Sierra pickups for the 2027 model year.

Plug-in hybrid variants could join gasoline and EV offerings as GM expands powertrain diversity.

Redesign follows strong sales and added U.S. production capacity for full-size pickup models.

GM will build Silverado, Sierra, and Escalade at Orion Assembly in Michigan from 2027 onward.

Production pauses at GM’s Silao, Mexico truck plant extend across July and August.

Pickup trucks remain GM’s top U.S. sellers, driving manufacturing strategy shifts.