General Motors’ Large-Scale Investments in ICE Vehicle Production
General Motors continues to actively invest in expanding production of vehicles with internal combustion engines at its US plants. The automaker has allocated $550 million to modernize facilities in Ohio and Michigan, which is part of a larger investment plan totaling nearly $5.5 billion.
Key Investment Areas
Modernization of Parma Metal Center
Approximately $250 million will be directed toward modernizing GM’s metal center in Parma, Ohio. This plant is crucial to the company’s production system, where over 100 million parts are manufactured annually and more than 400 tons of steel are processed daily. The facility provides components for a wide range of GM vehicles produced in North America.
“Our commitment to the Parma Metal Center is not just about updating equipment, but also about investing in the people who make it all possible. Our manufacturing teams are the driving force behind GM’s success, and we are committed to providing them with the necessary tools and training to work in a modern manufacturing environment. When we invest in our personnel, we’re not just building great cars—we’re helping secure the future of American manufacturing,” stated Mike Trevorov, GM’s Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing.
Transmission Production Updates
An additional $300 million will be invested in the Romulus Propulsion Systems plant near Detroit. This will expand production of 10-speed automatic transmissions used in the company’s full-size pickups and SUVs.
Changes in Production Strategies
Changes in consumer demand have forced GM to make significant adjustments to its production plans. The Orion Assembly plant, which has been undergoing reconstruction since 2023 for electric pickup production, will now manufacture gasoline-powered Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Cadillac Escalade models.
Development Prospects
The relocation of Chevrolet Blazer production from Mexico to the Tennessee plant in 2027 will become an important milestone in the company’s production strategy. The same production site already manufactures Cadillac XT5, Lyriq, and Vistiq models, demonstrating GM’s balanced approach to developing both electric and traditional vehicles.
These investments demonstrate that despite active development of electric transportation, traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines remain an important part of General Motors’ business model. Such decisions allow the company to flexibly respond to market demand and maintain competitiveness in key automotive market segments. Maintaining production in the US also strengthens the position of the American auto industry and ensures job stability in the regions where the plants are located.