Production of the Cadillac CT4 and Cadillac CT5 luxury sedans at the GM Lansing Grand River has been pushed back to September 20th as a result of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
Although production of the “standard” Cadillac CT4 and Cadillac CT5 has been delayed until later next month, limited production of the high-performance Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will continue. Production of the Chevy Camaro at the Lansing facility will continue as well.
Per a recent report from Automotive News, production stoppage of the Cadillac CT4 and Cadillac CT5 at the Lansing Grand River Assembly facility is just one of several new production stoppages arising from the ongoing global microchip shortage, which continues to impact several of General Motors’ North American production facilities.
Other facilities impacted by the shortage include the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, which will halt production of the Chevy Blazer crossover until September 6th, as GM Authority covered previously. Production of the Chevy Equinox at the Ramos Arizpe plant will be down until September 20th.
Production of the Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant in Michigan is also affected, as is production of the Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, and GMC Acadia at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant, production of the Chevy Equinox at CAMI Assembly in Canada, and production of the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain at the San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico.
These latest production stoppages follow a long line of delays and problems this year stemming from the global microchip shortage. To help soften the blow of the shortage, General Motors has prioritized production of its most popular vehicles, including its full-size SUVs and trucks, while deleting certain features from certain models, such as AFM and DFM. What’s more, General Motors has adopted a “build-shy” strategy wherein certain models are produced in an unfinished state and parked while new chips are sourced, after which the vehicles are completed and shipped out to dealers.
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Comments
Author:
Not sure I understand. On August 3rd you reported production of these vehicles was pushed back to October 18th.
Now its pushed “back” until September 20th? Isn’t that really “pulled ahead”?
This has gotten pretty confusing. The August 3 article referred to the beginning of production of the 2022 models. So it appears that this article refers to the resumed production of the 2021 models. I think.
Ray:
I strongly doubt Cadillac would re-start building of 2021 models, then change over to 2022 (though I doubt there is much difference between them) in only a few weeks. Not this late in the year.
They are still building the 2021 models for people that have ordered them, I hope anyway! That was to start on Aug 9th, but got delayed to Aug 30. I ordered the 2021 Cadillac CT5-V back in June, still taking forever! Last I knew, they had delayed the 2021 models of Cadillac to push the 2022 Ct4 and CT5 black-wings.
This late in the calendar year, I can’t believe they would build more 2021 model year vehicles.
GM should STOP ALL 2021 VIN numbers. Build out whatever 2021’s that they already stamped VIN’s on and don’t start another 2021 vehicle for the year. Distribute the Chips that they have to each assembly plant to finish all the 2021 units that have been started – don’t start another 2021. That means if they have enough Chips to build 5000 Escalades and there are 500 2021 Escalades on the Line, then distribute the Chips for the remaining 4500 Units to the other assembly plants to cover the 2021 units they have on their lines today, and don’t start another 2021. That goes for all of the plants that are holding more Chips than they need to cover what’s on their line right now today. When all models of 2021’s are finished, then start on the 2022’s in all plants. Do I have to do all the thinking for GM. Nobody wants a 2021 any more, they’re last year’s model at this point.
I have a 2021 that was ordered by the dealer in December 2020. It was built March 2021 and still sitting on the lot in Lansing awaiting chips. Maybe it will arrive before the snow does! Why are these not being focused on? Like Jim said, why continue with new 2021’s? Perhaps change the orders of 2021’s to 2022’s?
Hopefully not sitting on the lot “rusting away”.
Ordered a loaded ‘21 CT5-V (not the Blackwing) cut a check on 3 February.. was told 6-8 weeks for delivery; mid-to-end of March, and I’m STILL WAITING. I was told multiple times, ‘it’s near the end of the line, so it should be here by late April .. then sometime in June .. then Definitely by August .. I’m concerned about leaking seals, musty interior odors, and flat spotted tires now. And, the price Now, is about $2500 higher than when I first ordered it, too.
I’m seriously thinking about just saying @#*% it, & getting my $$ back; there’s nothing wrong with the ’19 Platinum 3.0tt CT6 I’m driving now.
Maybe when they’re steadily producing the ‘22 CT5-V’s, I’ll reconsider getting one.
I ordered the ‘21 CT5-V back on 3 February; I’m STILL waiting.. delivery was postponed- from late March, until… who knows, now.. and seriously thinking I might not go through with the deal. I’m very Leary about buying a vehicle that’s been sitting in a parking lot for over six months- and I’m sure, they didn’t turn the engine over every so often- which is not good; at the least, leaking seals, heat baked leather & musty smelling interior, and flat spots on the tires, come to mind. Not to mention, the depreciation of buying a year old “New Car”, Before it even leaves the dealership.
Not only that, but I’ve lost the all cash incentives I would have gotten. I’m gonna wind up paying about $3000 More than when I gave them a deposit.
I’m currently driving the ‘19 platinum edition CT6, with the 3.0tt engine; it’s in Excellent shape; low mileage, and I’m very happy with it. It’s also paid off. Initial negotiations with the dealership about a possible trade-in, I was getting very Lowball numbers..
I’m not in the mood to pay More for a “new” car, & get jerked around on a trade in.. especially when I Know they’re getting Above Bluebook prices when they resell any used cars.