GM is relying on its next-generation full-size pickups to offset higher costs. The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 are starting production across six plants, beginning at Silao in Mexico, and should reach showrooms by year-end. The changeover will remove about 35,000 vehicles from inventory, but GM expects to build as many trucks in 2027 as it did in 2026. Third-quarter net income rose 151% to $3.34 billion, and revenue grew almost 3% to about $50 billion. North America profit before taxes and interest rose 43% to $3.6 billion even as U.S. sales fell 6.3%, while OnStar revenue reached $800 million, up 15%.
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