As part of a new manufacturing strategy for the San Luis Potosí plant, General Motors has just announced that it will increase production of the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain in Mexico. While the automaker’s local subsidiary said that it will stop manufacturing the Chevy Onix in the Latin country, it also stated that it will increase the workforce of the Mexican factory to raise production volume of both crossovers.
The end of the subcompact car’s production in Mexico next May will not imply a job cut at the San Luis Potosí plant, but will rather allow the hiring of 1,300 new employees to increase the production volume of the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain starting from the first quarter of the year. As such, that figure will represent a significant 23 percent increase in the plant’s workforce.
“The new manufacturing strategy will result in the hiring of approximately 1,300 new employees, which would be added to the 5,400 who currently work in the San Luis Potosí complex,” said Director of Communications and Public Relations of GM Mexico, Teresa Cid, in to statement. “Hiring began in February, and this year, we should reach about 6,700 employees at the plant,” she added.
In response to serious logistical difficulties in the global supply chain, GM decided to simplify its purchasing processes to make the most of the capabilities of each plant and better meet the demand for vehicles with the greatest growth potential. That’s the case for the high-volume Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain in North America, whose suppliers are in the region, unlike the Onix with many parts sourced from China.
Increased Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain production at the San Luis Potosí plant will allow it to meet demand for the updated models, mainly in the United States, Canada and, to a lesser extent, the domestic market of Mexico. Both crossovers received a commercial mid-cycle refresh in the 2022 model year, while also being Chevrolet and GMC‘s best-selling utility vehicles.
In particular, the extra workforce to increase production volume at the San Luis Potosí plant will allow the company to improve the supply of GMC Terrain units. Unlike the Chevy Equinox which is also made in Canada and China, the Mexican complex is the only facility where GMC’s compact crossover is currently produced to cover the U.S. market, in addition to Canada, the Middle East and Mexico.
Subscribe to GM Authority as we bring you the latest Chevy Equinox news, Chevrolet news, GMC Terrain news, GMC news and ongoing GM news coverage.
Moving opposite to market trends.
With four model years recommended for purchase.
This example is a former NCRS award winner.
Many automakers oppose right-to-repair laws citing cybersecurity concerns.
Breaking out the spec sheets for a comparison.
View Comments
When does production of the Equinox at Cami in Ingersoll finish?
Equinox production is scheduled to end at Cami in late April of this year. The new Brightdrop Ev600 to be built there will require approx 500 less workers but hiring 1300 more in Mexico. More well paid quality jobs lost here in Canada/US to Mexico. Customer still pays the same price though.
So gas powered Equinox to be continued in Mexico...Electric Equinox supposed to be made available for sale 2023...Where will GM build this? (Michigan)So is GM going to build both Gas/Electric simultaneously...something doesn't make sense .
When I ordered a new GMC Terrain last week I was told the only engine available was the 1.5L,, I canceled my order, until they change there mandate on being the only have 1 engine, I’m going to the Cleveland Auto Show tomorrow
Same here when they bring back the 2.0 l I will order one also 1.5 not for me no thank you
Dear gm ( prefer GM) :
From 1968-2005, I bought GM exclusively. Some hits, some misses and some I wish I still had.
1964 Chevelle, 1966 Chevelle, 1971 Nova SS ( bought new), 1973 Corvette(bought new), 1972 El Camino, 1976 Corvette( bought new), 1972 Nova, 1973 Caprice, 1980 Chevette(bought new), 1973 Corvette, 1982 Chevette(bought new), 1983 S-10 Blazer (bought new) , 1983 Malibu( bought new), 1985 Caprice( bought new) , 1989 GMC Sierra( bought new), 1989 SD-10 Jimmy( bought new) ,1991 GMC Jimmy ( bought new), 1999 GMC Yukon( bought new), and 2005 Pontiac G6( family member bought new) , and 2011 Camaro (family member bought new).
Over the last 11 years, none.
Very little else to say.
I have a 2013 gmc terrain denali with the V6. I would not even consider getting another terrain unless it at lease has the 2.0 liter.
I own 2 2020 Equinoxs both with the 1
5 engine. No problems with the performance from the engine. It cruise 70 mph all day no lack of power. Pick up is good from a light on on ramp accusation is good. Didn't want the 2.0 due to higher fuel consumption and requiring 93 octane fuel. 1.5 averaging
29 mpg around town and as much as 35 onthe highway. With gas prices around 4.00 a gallon this is why the 1.5 ispopular.