GM Invests $275 Million to Build All-new Chevy Silverado

by Chevrolet in the News on October 28, 2011

Coming off three straight months of year-over-year sales increases—including robust growth of 36 percent in September alone—Chevrolet Dealer Seattle is confident the current Chevy Silverado is proving it still has what it takes to satisfy today’s demanding pickup customers. And recently, to help ensure the all-new next-generation Silverado will be able to do the same, General Motors announced a $275 million investment in the Ft. Wayne (Ind.) manufacturing facility that is home base for the company’s full-size pickups.
“Today’s announcement is great news for the hard-working members of UAW Local 2209,” said Joe Ashton, UAW vice president, representing the GM Department. “Our members’ experience and knowledge will ensure that this next generation of trucks will exceed the expectations of our customers. This is an important vehicle program for GM and the decision to locate the work in Fort Wayne demonstrates our mutual commitment to making GM a great American company.”
According to Washington DC Chevrolet Dealers, this latest move is expected to retain or add 150 jobs to the plant, which already relies on 3,400 employees, working three shifts, to keep up with sales of the Silverado and GMC Sierra. Further, it represents the final component of GM’s comprehensive, $2 billion U.S. investment program originally announced in May of this year. Chevrolet Dealer CT said t hat all told, the program will create or retain approximately 4,000 jobs in 17 facilities across eight states.
“This investment will allow us to continue building award-winning pickups that offer better fuel efficiency than ever before without sacrificing features and functionality,” said Larry Zahner, GM manufacturing manager. “We remain committed to providing customers the utility and capability of our world-class full-size pickups.”