General Motors reported July 2012 sales of 201,237 vehicles in the United States, down 6 percent compared to the same time period last year. Retail sales were down 3 percent while fleet sales were down 15 percent, with rental fleet sales down 41 percent as planned deliveries took place earlier in the year.
Cadillac sales were up 21 percent, with especially strong sales of the CTS and 1,739 sales of the XTS. Buick sales were down 14.7 percent as every model saw a drop in sales, except for the Verano — which sold 4,235 units. GMC sales were down 9 percent and Chevy was down 6.8 percent, with the Sonic remaining the retail sales leader in the segment since April of 2012 and the Spark moving 1,460 units.
Later this year, GM will launch the Buick Verano Turbo, updated Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia, as well as non-hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Malibu, including the 2.5 liter and 2.0 liter turbo models.
Here is GM Authority’s world-famous By The Numbers sales breakdown by GM brand and model:
2012 - July - USA - Chevrolet
| MODEL | VOLUME % CHG | 2012 | 2011 | YTD % CHG | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 |
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | -6.8 | 138,942 | 149,005 | +4.5 | 1,100,604 | 1,053,543 |
| AVALANCHE | +12.5 | 1,823 | 1,621 | +24.0 | 12,825 | 10,339 |
| AVEO | -99.9 | 2 | 3,349 | -99.8 | 58 | 24,615 |
| CAMARO | -9.7 | 6,926 | 7,671 | +0.3 | 56,623 | 56,432 |
| CAPRICE | * | 500 | 90 | * | 1,680 | 155 |
| CAPTIVA SPORT | * | 3,914 | 0 | * | 21,835 | 0 |
| COBALT | -100.0 | 0 | 21 | -98.7 | 11 | 835 |
| COLORADO | +29.3 | 4,096 | 3,169 | +32.5 | 25,553 | 19,283 |
| CORVETTE | -23.5 | 987 | 1,291 | -2.2 | 8,009 | 8,187 |
| CRUZE | -39.3 | 14,954 | 24,648 | -12.7 | 128,838 | 147,620 |
| EQUINOX | +16.5 | 19,906 | 17,094 | +15.8 | 130,796 | 112,932 |
| EXPRESS | +74.6 | 9,327 | 5,343 | +23.1 | 47,144 | 38,299 |
| HHR | -100.0 | 0 | 317 | -99.9 | 20 | 35,819 |
| IMPALA | +27.7 | 9,359 | 7,327 | -2.8 | 107,854 | 110,971 |
| MALIBU | -36.8 | 12,345 | 19,529 | +8.1 | 153,782 | 142,312 |
| SILVERADO | -12.5 | 28,972 | 33,121 | +3.5 | 223,480 | 215,906 |
| SONIC | * | 6,278 | 0 | * | 48,518 | 0 |
| SPARK | * | 1,460 | 0 | * | 1,460 | 0 |
| SUBURBAN | +4.2 | 4,445 | 4,265 | +20.3 | 27,513 | 22,871 |
| TAHOE | +5.4 | 6,053 | 5,741 | -1.1 | 39,327 | 39,754 |
| TRAILBLAZER | * | 0 | 0 | * | 0 | 33 |
| TRAVERSE | -59.8 | 5,746 | 14,283 | -15.1 | 54,612 | 64,310 |
| VOLT | +1,379.2 | 1,849 | 125 | * | 10,666 | 2,870 |
2012 - July - USA - GMC
| MODEL | VOLUME % CHG | 2012 | 2011 | YTD % CHG | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 |
| GMC TOTAL | -9.0 | 34,487 | 37,918 | +4.6 | 235,528 | 225,269 |
| ACADIA | -29.1 | 7,390 | 10,424 | -1.5 | 49,550 | 50,235 |
| CANYON | -49.4 | 720 | 1,422 | +3.8 | 6,361 | 5,570 |
| ENVOY | * | 0 | 0 | -100.0 | 0 | 5 |
| SAVANA | +117.6 | 2,653 | 1,219 | +29.5 | 14,709 | 11,355 |
| SIERRA | -11.8 | 11,105 | 12,596 | +4.8 | 84,050 | 80,194 |
| TERRAIN | +4.0 | 7,595 | 7,302 | +11.4 | 54,197 | 48,666 |
| YUKON | -1.5 | 2,205 | 2,238 | -14.6 | 14,867 | 17,402 |
| YUKON XL | +3.8 | 2,819 | 2,717 | -0.4 | 11,794 | 11,842 |
2012 - July - USA - Buick
| MODEL | VOLUME % CHG | 2012 | 2011 | YTD % CHG | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 |
| BUICK TOTAL | -14.7 | 14,391 | 16,873 | -5.3 | 104,589 | 110,472 |
| ENCLAVE | -29.0 | 4,360 | 6,145 | -5.6 | 32,226 | 34,149 |
| LACROSSE | -33.0 | 4,001 | 5,971 | -1.1 | 34,893 | 35,298 |
| LUCERNE | -99.1 | 11 | 1,233 | -93.9 | 954 | 15,513 |
| REGAL | -49.4 | 1,784 | 3,524 | -34.9 | 16,612 | 25,512 |
| VERANO | * | 4,235 | 0 | * | 19,904 | 0 |
2012 - July - USA - Cadillac
| MODEL | VOLUME % CHG | 2012 | 2011 | YTD % CHG | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 |
| CADILLAC TOTAL | +20.7 | 13,417 | 11,119 | -12.6 | 76,229 | 87,241 |
| CTS | +6.6 | 4,743 | 4,449 | -3.9 | 30,226 | 31,454 |
| DTS | -97.2 | 20 | 715 | -95.3 | 449 | 9,453 |
| ESCALADE | +22.9 | 1,123 | 914 | -9.4 | 7,117 | 7,859 |
| ESCALADE ESV | +17.5 | 711 | 605 | +1.3 | 4,458 | 4,402 |
| ESCALADE EXT | -4.7 | 163 | 171 | -8.4 | 977 | 1,067 |
| SRX | +18.8 | 4,911 | 4,133 | +0.1 | 30,361 | 30,333 |
| STS | -94.7 | 7 | 132 | -94.4 | 149 | 2,661 |
| XLR | * | 0 | 0 | * | 0 | 12 |
| XTS | * | 1,739 | 0 | | 2,492 | 0 |
2012 - July - USA - GM Total
| BRAND | VOLUME % CHG | 2012 | 2011 | YTD % CHG | YTD 2012 | YTD 2011 |
| GM US TOTAL | -6.4 | 201,237 | 214,915 | +2.7 | 1,516,950 | 1,476,548 |
| BUICK | -14.7 | 14,391 | 16,873 | -5.3 | 104,589 | 110,472 |
| CADILLAC | +20.7 | 13,417 | 11,119 | -12.6 | 76,229 | 87,241 |
| CHEVROLET | -6.8 | 138,942 | 149,005 | +4.5 | 1,100,604 | 1,053,553 |
| GMC | -9.0 | 34,487 | 37,918 | +4.5 | 235,528 | 225,282 |
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Guessing that GM and others will push fleet sales to keep the factories humming while personal sales droop in the uncertain economy.
at least caddy is a bright spot hope the ats will add to it
After watching the ’13 Bu turbo teaser, I can understand why sales of the current Bu have dipped
Once again, the sedan only strategy at work. Are figures available for Sonic Hatch vs. Sedan?
Nope, it’s not; but we could ask. Hang tight.
Ok, this just in from GM: Sonic sales mix is 65% sedan and 35% hatchback. They will not have exact numbers for July until all of the registrations are in later this month.
we need copy of call transcript. it used to be posted in seekingalpha.com but it is not lately. GM investor relations does not provide a transcript. I find it very interesting.
Wow that cruze is dead end last among compacts…. And Regal too maybe because of Verano….that would probably be why ILX sells better than TSX and then TSX is offering V6 only
last time I checked the tsx is still offering the 4 cylinder on acura’s website.
The sales are in line where we thought they would be the cruze II will be the next big thing for cruze and will help sales in the future. the 2012 units are selling out fast and 2013 units are being delivered and this transition is going as planned. there will be some specific ups and downs as change over happens some down time being longer than others like the pickups being some of the longest downtimes but luckily there are mutliple plants building them. the traverse etc. are coming soon to dealers for the 2013 and the deals on the 2012 are some of the best deals in the industry remember over the next 12-18 months the largest changover of models will happen with many of the new products getting very good reviews. we need you all to hang in there with us and you will see some of the best products we have ever made we need to thank you for staying with us over the past many years that were not so good but remember we have not given up and will keep putting out the best products we can thanks.
Jd what do you mean by cruze ii?
Vic — Cruze ii is the refreshed Cruze:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/06/this-is-the-2013-korean-market-chevy-cruze/
when is that coming out?
Verano is outselling the Regal……interesting to see how the rest of the year plays out…..also, if the Turbo and new 2.5 help sales figures
Following the bailout, I and many other Americans will NEVER buy a vehical from Government Motors. There’s a price to pay for ripping off the American public. Sell your trash in China.
@KevinW your comment is so ridiculous, that it doesn’t even warrant a reply, yet here I am replying to it Everyone here is a few percent dumber for having read it.
Truth hurts huh?. Look, if GM wants to survive in America, pay back what the American people loaned you, with interest , buy out the government shares and apologize to the American people for putting them further in debt. You can call my view ridiculous but the fact is, and an Internet perusal attests to it, that Americans are pissed at GM for the bailout.
And another thing. Your attitude and response to my critique is a perfect example of the arrogance GM displayed during and following the bailout. The fact is, GM will struggle until they face reality and take concrete steps to make it right with American tax payers. Ford got a private loan. GM stiffed the tax payer.
I’m not going to get dragged into another pro/anti bailout debate, as it has been hashed out numerous times before. What always happens in such discussions is that those unable to understand that the world doesn’t function in a black/white environment are always against it; looks like you’re one of these people.
What you should do is educate yourself about the legal and financial intricacies of the bailout before eschewing a pile of verbal diarrhea. My attitude has nothing to do with anything.
Back on topic — here are some good starting points for your education:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/04/gm-bailout-numbers/
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/06/ford-ceo-alan-mulally-gm-bailout-was-the-right-thing-to-do/
LOL, If GM shares your vitriolic attitude they are doomed already. What a homer.
Why would you assume that GM shares my attitude? Does the “jumping to conclusions” disease run in your family?
Sad to see yet another mal-informed moron. Good luck to you sir.
The morons are those supporting a failed and criminal company. As I said, the truth hurts huh?
Do you care to answer any of the questions posited to you above? And did you actually read the articles provided in the links?
If not, then you have no business talking about the bailout.
You base your argument on data on your on website? Really? No wonder you are so ignorant .
Are you questioning my professional integrity? And that “data” you refer to has plenty of 3rd party backing that’s not even remotely related to myself and/or GM Authority. It’s called objective data. Ever heard of it?
And are you literate? Do you know the meaning of ‘IF”? Homer
Are you referring to me as “homer”? I’m so flattered!
By making a statement that “if GM shares” my attitude, you are beginning on the assumption, or at least considering, the scenario. Why would you do that? Are you dumb?
lol, you make me laugh. Educate yourself man. It really helps.
Take your own advice. You’re the one in need of an education… or at least some information.
No, I’m questioning your intelligence, knowledge and ability to reason. You’re pretty good at insulting though.
Question for you, how much are those stocks the Government owns worth? How much did they pay for them? Why was TARP money used to show a profit? What did they do with that $18B sweetheart tax deal?
Tell you what, I’ll help you out. Here’s just a single link that might help educate you. http://news.investors.com/article/609777/201204301847/general-motors-not-really-repaying-taxpayer-bailout.htm
Google is your friend. Unless of course you like believing a lie.
Alex, this guy is a troll. Not the worst I have seen, however, he rates right up there. He is here to stir the pot. That’s it. He doesn’t actually care if you have a valid point. It is in your best interest to ignore him.
Don’t like GM vehicles? GTFO. This site is not for you. Troll elsewhere.
is our Cruze going to get that update? If so when? Because that’s exactly what the Cruze needs. I think that plummeting sales are due to the lack of attention GM has paid it and also the fact that 400,000 of them were recalled for being fire hazardous
@Stanto the latest on the Cruze refresh is that we’re getting it for 2014 MY, which is a year behind that of other markets.
The Cruze needs:
1. A refresh
2. Body style variants for North America, including a coupe and hatch; the wagon may not be necessary
3. A diesel variant (it’s coming)
4. More marketing directly from Chevy
Exactly!! Well put. They definitely need more advertising. And wasnt there a Cobalt coupe? So why would you leave out the Cruze. I can easily see a Cruze coupe and i think it would look great! Thats what ford has essentially with the Focus ST. People see the ST and think “whoa, thats cool. I guess that since that cars cool, the other Focus’s are cool too.” The ST attracts buyers, and the Cruze needs a coupe/hipo model to do the same thing.
KevinW, this is an independent website, not GM…
Take your trash rightwing comments to autoblog… The fact is the automotive industry is subsidized in every other nation on earth, this is not the first time an automaker has been bailed out in the US nor will it be the last. The economy took a power dump, GM needed to be reorganized, and here we are… Go buy your foreign make and support another economy. Jerk…
Free country Jerk. and I’m perfectly able to do DNS lookups. I know more about the Internet than you ever will. What a friggin idiot. Don’t like my post. Don’t read it.
BTW, I drive a Ford and a Harley. I’ve never bought a foreign car in my life. Do you always jump to absurd conclusions?
Lolz KevinW is the reason the US is on a decline. When facts get in the way of reality, people like him start throwing insults left and right. What a tool.
Nice try but the insults started with the posters here. Like yours.
http://news.investors.com/article/609777/201204301847/general-motors-not-really-repaying-taxpayer-bailout.htm
http://reason.com/blog/2010/04/30/reasontv-how-did-gm-pay-back-i
Wow, that was a fun read. KevinW, get a life dude. Better yet, get a degree!!!! Can’t understand how someone can be that gormless. Now go grab your dictionary.
KevinW, Enjoy your Fords and Harley’s I will enjoy me some GM products… To each his own, like you said its a free country..,
If you don’t like bailouts that’s between you and the guy upstairs, however many Americans and autoworkers are greatful the industry was saved…
I would recommend seeking therapy by the way…
iost on the fact if your anti G.M. why are you here ? better G.M. got the help they needed then all those workers be out of jobs just saying
Pull all the dead or almost replaced models out of the Chevy stats and you’ll quickly realize that things aren’t as bad as they look. Somebody might be shown the door at Buick though….
I know one problem GM has, Availability. My Dad bought a new Terrain beginning of July. Took the dealer two weeks to find a blue w/ grey interior! It was 250 miles away and it was AWD not FWD like was asked for. Holy! Something is wrong with that!
KevinW, Enjoy your Fords and Harley’s I will enjoy me some GM products… To each his own, like you said its a free country..,
If you don’t like bailouts that’s between you and the guy upstairs, however many Americans and autoworkers are greatful the industry was saved…
I would recommend seeking therapy by the way…
Hey KevinW why don’t you go ahead support your Ford that’s made in viva MEXICO and get outta here you immigrants.
CRUZE sales down 39.3%
Might be doing better if they had a power plant that would haul around the 3100lb car. I guess all the take it as it is people have bought a new CRUZE and others are holding out for an engine. I know we’d have two new cars in the garage if we had the option.
RJ, the assumption that the Cruze would sell substantially better with a more powerful engine disregards what we’ve seen in the entire segment over the last two decades, where the Civic and Corolla — both underpowered, poorly styled, and overall non-exciting vehicles — have led by sales volume. Sorry to say it, but only a small percentage of potential compact sedan buyers (the market) cares about power or weight, or the ratio between one and the other. My estimate is that the Cruze would have sold 500 units more with a more powerful/more modern powerplant — which wouldn’t have made much of a difference either way.
That’s why a 4 banger diesel will be perfect for the Cruze.