General Motors is bringing more auto manufacturing back to American soil, announcing a $4 billion investment in U.S. plants that will shift production from Mexico to states like Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee.
The move comes as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles begin reshaping the auto industry.
The investment, to be rolled out over the next two years, will support both gas-powered and electric vehicle production across several key facilities. GM says the initiative will allow it to produce over 2 million vehicles annually in the U.S., up from the current 1.7 million.
Among the most significant changes: the popular Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox, both previously built in Mexico, will soon be made in Tennessee and Kansas. The Spring Hill plant in Tennessee will begin producing the Blazer in 2027, while the Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City will start building the Equinox in mid-2027.
The Kansas facility is also on track to manufacture the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by year’s end and is expected to play a major role in GM’s next generation of affordable EVs.
GM also confirmed that its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan will begin producing full-size SUVs and light-duty pickup trucks in early 2027 to meet what it described as “continued strong demand.” Meanwhile, its Detroit-Hamtramck Factory ZERO location will focus on high-profile EVs such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV.
Company leaders directly credited the shift to America’s manufacturing base to President Trump’s trade policy. In April, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imported passenger vehicles, followed by an additional 25% tariff in May on key auto parts like engines and transmissions.
GM CEO Mary Barra expressed strong support for the administration’s approach, saying the tariffs “will pave the way for U.S. automakers to compete more fairly in the international market.”
“We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise,” Barra said. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S. and to support American jobs.”
GM President Mark Reuss echoed that sentiment: “This is about hardworking Americans making vehicles they are proud to build and that customers are proud to own.”
The $4 billion announcement follows GM’s recent $888 million investment in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, which will support production of its next-generation V-8 engine.
In total, GM operates 50 manufacturing and parts facilities across 19 U.S. states, including 11 major assembly plants.
The company now projects annual capital spending of up to $12 billion through 2027 as it doubles down on domestic production and prioritizes key programs.