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GM Invests $632 Million in Silverado & Sierra Production
General Motor's Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 will get a boost at the Fort Wayne Assembly with a $632 million investment.
June 12, 2023
General Motor's Fort Wayne Assembly in Indiana produces Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.
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General Motors announced plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly to prepare the plant for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks.
This investment will enable the company to strengthen its full-size truck business. Product details and timing related to GM’s future trucks are not released yet.
GM Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing Operations
GM’s U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31.6 billion since 2013.
This investment bolsters GM’s U.S. manufacturing operations, which include more than 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion, and component plants and parts distribution centers nationwide.
It also highlights the company’s commitment to continue providing customers with a strong portfolio of ICE vehicles for years to come.
Fort Wayne Assembly Gets a Boost
Fort Wayne builds the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. This investment will support new conveyors, tooling, and equipment in the plant’s body and general assembly areas.
GM has announced nearly $2 billion in investments for Fort Wayne Assembly and more than $2.8 billion in Indiana manufacturing operations since 2013.
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