Since the beginning of the new year, vehicle inventory levels across the United States have been steadily rising as the effects of supply chain-related constraints become addressed. However, with the UAW’s widespread strikes on the Detroit Three automakers, brands like Buick could see a notable drop in its days supply figures as the strikes continue to drag on.
As of September 2023, Buick was running at a 82 days supply, which stands as the highest figure of all of GM’s brands. For comparisons sake, a 60 days supply is considered optimal across the automotive industry. However, this extremely strong inventory level may not last forever.
As of the time of this writing, there are no outwardly signs that the UAW strikes are currently taking place, as Cox Automotive noted that the impacts have thus far been quite muted. Nonetheless, the UAW expanded strikes against General Motors and Ford in late September 2023, so a ripple effect might be noticeable sometime in October 2023.
It’s worth noting that workers at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan, which produces the Buick Enclave, are currently on strike.
Looking ahead, it’s uncertain exactly how the strikes will play out. As the Detroit Three automakers continue to negotiate with the UAW, the union may decide to lessen its strikes if it receives what it perceives as good progress in negotiations, similar to how the GM Arlington plant in Texas was spared from strike expansions, thanks to GM accepting to include its Ultium Cells battery plants under the union’s national worker contract. Notably, the UAW has yet to target full-size pickup truck production, the three automakers’ other most-profitable vehicles.
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Too bad they no long build a sedan.
It is worth noting, China and South Korea have not gone on strike yet, making up 50% of Buick models. LOL. I STAND WITH ISRAEL.
Buick could import the Chinese Enclave shown above. It's beautiful, more a Highlander rival minus a row. Buick is basically an importer now.
Buick was once popular in Israel. Being a smaller market Israel would be a great place for GM to perfect it's global game selling the Electras
It wil be interesting to see how the UAW can negotiate the battery plant with GM, when GM is not the majority owner of the battery plant. LG, who is the majority owner can tell the UAW to throw everything negotiated with GM in the garbage can
Except it’s a 50:50 joint venture. And GM in its recent offers has specified they will include Ultium union employees in the same union agreement
51% LG and 49% GM
If you're interested in a new vehicle(Buick) with a reliable V6 engine better get one while you can. The engine is being downsized, i.e. '24 Traverse. I'm not saying the newer engine isnt a good one but some of us old school folks like the larger engine if for nothing but peace of mind. I'm just saying...
Buh-bye V6’s …… we wish you well, and who cares. Respectfully to my fellow GMA fans, all that matters is efficiency, performance, quality and cost. What the hoot difference does it make if it’s LPG, electric, hydrogen, ICE or a big rubber band? Just an assumption here, but electric may be far more reliable. Happy driving to all!
I wonder what would be the day supply for Canada dealers. I would say maybe 10 days supply. And I am generous.