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General Motors Flint Assembly Plant

The GM Flint Plant, officially known as General Motors Flint Assembly, is located in Flint, Michigan, USA. The factory assembles full-size pickup trucks.

  • Address:
    G 3100 Vanslyke Road
    Flint, Michigan, 48551
    USA
  • Telephone: 1 (810) 424-0049
  • Year opened: 1947
  • Facility size: 5.2 million square feet on 159 acres
  • Employee information:
    • Hourly: 2,930
    • Salaried: 234
    • Total: 3,164
    • Union local: UAW Local 598
  • Plant manager: Jeff Lamarche

Note: GM Flint Assembly Plant is not the same facility as the similarly-named GM Flint Engine plant, which handles engine production.

Products

Currently, the Flint plant builds GM’s full-size pickup trucks, including:

Light-Duty

  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab
  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

Heavy Duty

  • Chevrolet Silverado HD Crew Cab
  • Chevrolet Silverado HD Regular Cab
  • GMC Sierra HD Crew Cab
  • GMC Sierra HD Regular Cab

Investments

  • 2015: $877 million for construction of a new body shop
  • 2014: $7.5 million to upgrade to update compressed air system and convert from steam heat to natural gas
  • 2013: $600 million for facility upgrades, including construction of a new paint shop
  • 2011: $328 million for next-generation truck
  • 2010: $6.5 million for additional Light-Duty investment and insourcing of kitting and sequencing work
  • 2009: $21 million for relocating Light-Duty truck from Mexico to Flint
  • 2008: $3.0 million for facility upgrades and production enhancements for Heavy Duty Line
  • 2008: $4.5 million for Heavy Duty Paint Shop automation update

Milestones, Accomplishments & Awards

  • 2016: J.D. Power Initial Quality Study – Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Silverado LD
  • 2016: J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study – Chevrolet Silverado HD
  • 2016: J.D. Power APEAL Study – GMC Sierra HD
  • 2014: J.D. Power Initial Quality Study – Chevrolet Silverado HD
  • 2014: J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study – GMC Sierra HD
  • 2012-2014: awarded the Neighborhood Environmental Partners Program Award for its outstanding commitment to community based environmental projects
  • 2011: Motor Trend Truck of the Year – Chevrolet Silverado HD
  • 2007: J.D. Power Best In Segment – Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Classic

State Economic Impact

  • State Wages: $294,453,465
  • Income Tax: $59,035,601

News

Follow this link for GM Flint plant news coverage.

Pictures

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