GM to invest $632 million into Indian plant for truck production

June 12, 2023
The project is designed to allow the facility to produce internal combustion engines (ICEs) for full-size, light-duty trucks.

General Motors Co. will be investing $632 million into its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assebly plant. The project is designed to allow the facility to produce internal combustion engines (ICEs) for full-size, light-duty trucks. GM’s investment will allow the company to procure new conveyors, tooling and equipment in the plant’s body and general assembly areas. The plant currently produces the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.

In a recent quote, Gerald Johnson, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, said, "Today we are announcing a significant investment to continue our industry-leading full-size truck business by preparing Fort Wayne Assembly to build the next-generation ICE full-size light-duty pickups. This investment reflects our commitment to our loyal truck customers and the hard work of the dedicated Fort Wayne team.”

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