GM to Begin Production of New Silverado/Sierra in October

As General Motors finalizes details for the launch of the next generation of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickups, the Detroit-based automaker has set next October as the tentative date for the start of production.

According to a report by GM Authority, which cites people involved in the program as sources, the plan so far is for the start of regular production (SORP) to include the plants in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Silao, Guanajuato; and Oshawa, Canada.

It is estimated that the first two plants will continue producing Silverado and Sierra pickups, while the Canadian facility will focus solely on the Silverado, as it has until now.

However, the decision could change in the medium term if the terms of the USMCA review warrant it.

It is worth noting that General Motors announced earlier this year that it will invest $1 billion in Mexico to strengthen both its manufacturing and commercial operations to meet domestic demand.

However, the company declined to provide details on what percentage of this amount would be allocated to upgrades at the Silao plant.

The fifth generation of the popular pickup trucks, set to debut as the 2027 model, is being developed on an updated architecture of the GM T1 platform, known internally as T1-2.

While the underlying platform will remain body-on-frame, improvements are expected in driving feel, towing capacity, and efficiency.

They will feature the sixth-generation V8 engine, in addition to updates to the 2.7-liter inline-4 turbocharged gasoline engine and the 3.0-liter inline-6 Duramax turbodiesel engine.

As for the interior, significant improvements are expected, including advancements in infotainment, connectivity, and driver-assistance technologies, as well as improvements in material quality and a wider variety of exterior colors.