General Motors has a lot riding on the fourth-generation 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. One of its most profitable vehicles, the Silverado continues to finance future work at GM, such as electric vehicles and self-driving technologies. For the 2019 model year, production changes are afoot, and consumers can expect more crew cab models.
Automotive News reported on Tuesday that GM will boost production of crew-cab models in response to the configuration’s booming popularity. GM product chief, Mark Reuss, said the automaker has been “constrained” in recent years with regards to the four-door trucks, but “We’re solving things like that,” he added.
According to sales data, crew cabs have become 60 percent of GM’s truck sales, up from 50 percent in 2013. Currently, crew cab models hail from Mexico, while regular and double-cab pickups come from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Flint, Michigan.
GM announced last year that it would move truck axle production from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing. It’s unclear if more crew cab trucks will be made in America, however. GM reportedly spent $3 billion total to retool its plants for the 2019 Silverado and 2019 GMC Sierra.
We’ll have full details on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado live from the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Chevy will hold an offset media event this Saturday. Stay tuned.
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GM stated a while back they would like to move away from the Extra Cab trucks to just crew but the public keeps buying them as they are often a cheaper price.
Flint does not produce regular or double cab 1500 series. They produce crew std bed 1500 series.
I thought Flint produced only 2500 + Series HD trucks, no? At least, I don’t recall ever seeing anything but 8-lug trucks in the loading area, when driving by the plant on I-75 in the past several years.
Will we finally be able to get a crew cab truck on a Sub-6 figure salary? Fingers Crossed! I don’t need or want heated leather headliners and 26 inch “pot hole busting” spinners just to get a crew cab. (Sarcasm)
Crew Cab, bench seats (6 seater) with a durable leather (Nicer than fabric..but not break the bank supersoft) eAssist and Diesel combined or whatever it takes to get to an average of 25mpg (or equivalent fuel outlay) while still being able to tow an 8,000 lb travel trailer or 5th wheel 4 or 5 times a year and you could probably stop making sedans altogether…..or at least mine.
I think all Chevrolet trucks should be Made in the USA. Same for their heritage nameplate cars and anything RWD. It just seems right. These were the Heartbeat Of America vehicles and pure Americana… To build them all here and to Market that fact would go a long way in customer loyalty again IMO.
I have made EVERY PENNY that I have ever earned in the US or in the Service of the American people.
I WILL NOT BUY A SILVERADO THAT IS MADE IN MEXICO!
When I was in the workforce, I made every dime in America, or in the Service of America.
I have owned three Silverados.
I REFUSE to buy a Silverado that is made anywhere but IN AMERICA.