- GM is investing millions in Canada despite trade tensions.
- Money will be used for stamping upgrades at Oshawa Assembly.
- The plant will build the next-generation full-size pickup.
General Motors is gearing up to introduce the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra later this year. As part of this effort, they’ve been announcing a series of investments to support the redesigned pickups.
While the focus has largely been on US plants, Canada is getting some love in the form of a $63 million CAD ($46 million USD) investment into Oshawa Assembly. The money will be used to “upgrade stamping operations” at the plant and it builds on a previous $280 million CAD ($204 million USD) infusion to support production of the next-generation of full-size pickups.
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The automaker isn’t saying much else at this point, but noted Oshawa Assembly is unique as it’s their only North American plant to build both the light- and heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado on the same assembly line. GM also noted the facility “supports aftermarket parts focused on stamping, related sub-assembly and other activities.”
GM Canada President Jack Uppal said, “This additional investment underscores Oshawa’s importance in GM’s full-size truck portfolio. With a long history of building trucks in Canada, the talented team at Oshawa Assembly will continue to play a critical role for years to come in delivering the pickups our customers know and trust.”
Next-Gen Pickups
While the company is staying tight-lipped, a design patent has effectively revealed the 2027 Silverado. It features an all-new front end that resembles the Traverse and features split lighting units as well as a mesh grille with a long horizontal bar. They’re joined by a rugged front bumper and a prominent air dam to help increase fuel efficiency.
We can also expect streamlined bodywork, a cab-mounted spoiler, and a small sliding rear window. They’re joined by a new tailgate that trades “CHEVROLET” lettering for a bowtie emblem.
Besides a new design, GM has promised a new generation of engines that delivers stronger performance, better fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions. Rumors have suggested the lineup will include the familiar 2.7-liter four-cylinder turbo and 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. They’re expected to be joined by new 5.7- and 6.7-liter V8s.
