GM Canada yesterday announced a new $63 million investment in Oshawa Assembly to upgrade stamping operations, supporting preparations to build the next generation of gas-powered full-size pickups and enhancing capability in the service parts business.
Following the U.S. imposed trade war and elimination of the third shift at the plant, there were some concerns that the plant may be closed down.
This investment builds on the $280 million announced in June 2023, bringing GM’s total investment in Oshawa since 2020 to $1.5 billion, said a company statement.
Oshawa Assembly currently builds Chevrolet Silverado light and heavy-duty full-size pickups on two shifts and is GM’s only North American facility producing both models on the same line. The site also supports aftermarket parts focused on stamping, related sub-assembly and other activities. Product details and launch timing for the next-generation pickup will be shared at a later date.
“This additional investment underscores Oshawa’s importance in GM’s full-size truck portfolio,” said Jack Uppal, president and managing director of GM Canada. “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.”
Oshawa Mayor Thankful
Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter, said: “We thank GM Canada for this significant commitment… This demonstrates a clear and continued dedication from GM Canada to operate in the great City of Oshawa.”
GM’s continued investment in Oshawa reinforces our position as a leader in advanced automotive manufacturing and strengthens our role in shaping the future of the automotive industry in Canada, he pointed out.
“We are proud of the talented workforce at Oshawa Assembly… We look forward to continuing to work with GM Canada as they invest in our community, drive innovation and continue the legacy of automotive manufacturing in Oshawa.”
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