General Motors is preparing to roll out the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra later this year. In advance of their launch, the company has been detailing a number of investments aimed at supporting production of the updated full-size trucks.
Although much of the recent attention has centered on American facilities, Canada is also receiving significant funding.
GM is directing $63 million CAD ($46 million USD) toward Oshawa Assembly, with the funds allocated to “upgrade stamping operations” at the plant.
This latest contribution builds upon a prior $280 million CAD ($204 million USD) investment intended to back production of the next generation of full-size pickups.
However, it emphasized that Oshawa Assembly holds a distinct position within its manufacturing network, as it is the only North American plant that produces both the light- and heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado on a single assembly line.
GM also pointed out that the site “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.”
Although the company has not released comprehensive details about the redesigned models, a recently surfaced design patent has effectively previewed the 2027 Silverado.
The truck adopts a completely reworked front fascia that draws visual inspiration from the Traverse. It incorporates split lighting elements and a mesh grille intersected by a long horizontal bar.
These features are paired with a more robust-looking front bumper and a pronounced air dam designed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and improve fuel economy.
Additional updates are expected to include cleaner, more aerodynamic body surfaces, a spoiler mounted above the cab, and a compact sliding rear window.
At the back, a revised tailgate design replaces the prominent “CHEVROLET” script with the brand’s bowtie emblem.
Beyond the styling revisions, GM has confirmed that the next generation will introduce a new family of engines engineered to deliver stronger performance, improved fuel efficiency, and lower emissions.
Industry speculation indicates the range may retain the existing 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six. These powertrains are anticipated to be complemented by newly developed 5.7- and 6.7-liter V8 engines.
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