General Motors makes Chevrolet vehicles; its US plants include Arlington, Texas for the Tahoe and Suburban, while assembly country varies by model. [1][2]

Who makes Chevrolet?

Owner
General Motors, United States. GM’s manufacturing releases identify Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles within its production network. [1][3]
Made by
GM manufacturing operations. Chevrolet is a vehicle brand, while the federal assembly tables name GM LLC as manufacturer. [2]
Made in
Confirmed US examples include Arlington, Texas (Tahoe and Suburban) and Wentzville, Missouri. Other model-specific assembly countries appear in NHTSA’s 2026 table. [1][2]

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Chevrolet supply chain map

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Chevrolet

General Motors makes Chevrolet vehicles; its US plants include Arlington, Texas for the Tahoe and Suburban, while assembly country varies by model.

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  • Chevrolet (Brand): General Motors makes Chevrolet vehicles; its US plants include Arlington, Texas for the Tahoe and Suburban, while assembly country varies by model. [1][2]
  • Chevrolet → General Motors (Owner): General Motors, United States. GM’s manufacturing releases identify Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles within its production network. [1][3]
  • General Motors → Chevrolet manufacturing (Manufacturer): GM manufacturing operations. Chevrolet is a vehicle brand, while the federal assembly tables name GM LLC as manufacturer. [2]
  • Chevrolet manufacturing → Arlington, Texas (Factory): Tahoe and Suburban assembly [1]
  • Chevrolet manufacturing → Fort Wayne, Indiana (Factory): Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 assembly [1]
  • Chevrolet manufacturing → Wentzville, Missouri (Factory): Colorado, Canyon, Express and Savana assembly [1]

Who owns Chevrolet?

GM’s ownership and manufacturing roles overlap, but a brand badge still does not identify a vehicle’s final assembly country. The federal table separates final assembly from engine and transmission origin. [2][1]

Ownership guides: BuickCadillacGMC

Who actually makes Chevrolet products?

Fort Wayne, Indiana makes Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickups; Wentzville makes the Colorado midsize pickup and Express van. [1]

Where are Chevrolet products made?

The Tahoe and Suburban are assembled at Arlington. Lansing Delta Township, Michigan makes Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. These are named model/plant matches, not a complete global factory list. [1]

Is Chevrolet made in China or the USA?

US production is confirmed. GM’s June 2025 announcement described new Orion, Fairfax and Spring Hill production planned for 2027; those plans should not be read as proof that the transfers had already happened. [3]

Same factory, different label

Chevrolet and GMC genuinely share named plants: Arlington builds both brands’ full-size SUVs, Fort Wayne both brands’ 1500 pickups, and Wentzville both brands’ midsize pickups and vans. Shared assembly does not establish identical specifications. [1]

Compare the sourced ownership and manufacturing guides: GMCBuickCadillacToyota

Ownership timeline

  1. 1954: Arlington began building vehicles, according to GM’s 2026 plant history. [1]
  2. 1986: Fort Wayne became part of GM’s pickup manufacturing footprint. [1]
  3. 2025-06-10: GM announced US plant investments and production changes planned for 2027. [3]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who owns chevrolet?

General Motors, United States. GM’s manufacturing releases identify Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles within its production network.[1][3]

Who makes chevrolet?

GM manufacturing operations. Chevrolet is a vehicle brand, while the federal assembly tables name GM LLC as manufacturer.[2]

Where are chevy made?

Confirmed US examples include Arlington, Texas (Tahoe and Suburban) and Wentzville, Missouri. Other model-specific assembly countries appear in NHTSA’s 2026 table.[1][2]

Who manufactures chevrolet?

GM manufacturing operations. Chevrolet is a vehicle brand, while the federal assembly tables name GM LLC as manufacturer.[2]

Sources and scope

Year-only source dates denote the report’s coverage year. Dated disclosures establish the facts described at that time. Plant output, contracts and ownership can change; this is a selected map, not a complete supplier census.

  1. [1] GM: Every US assembly plant currently operating — 2026-07-28 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Named US assembly sites and model allocation: Arlington, Fort Wayne, Lansing Delta Township, Wentzville and Factory ZERO.

  2. [2] NHTSA model-year 2026 AALA report — 2026 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Model-year 2026 manufacturer and final assembly countries; Ram 1500 includes separate US and Mexico entries.

  3. [3] GM announces $4 billion US manufacturing investment — 2025-06-10 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    June 2025 US manufacturing plans, with Orion/Fairfax/Spring Hill transfers described as planned for 2027.

Unconfirmed

  • Exact factory and parts-supplier allocation for an individual VIN; fulfillment of future production-transfer plans.