Is Dodge considered GM?
No. Dodge is not part of General Motors (GM); it is a brand owned by Stellantis, the automotive group formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group. GM and Dodge operate under separate corporate umbrellas today.
Ownership history of Dodge
Below is a concise timeline showing how Dodge's corporate ownership has evolved over the decades, illustrating that the brand has never been owned by GM.
- 1900 — Dodge Brothers founded by John and Horace Dodge in the United States.
- 1928 — Chrysler Corporation acquires the Dodge Brothers and folds Dodge into Chrysler as a brand.
- 1980s–1990s — Dodge remains a major brand within the Chrysler Corporation, later Chrysler Group LLC after corporate restructurings.
- 1998 — Chrysler becomes part of DaimlerChrysler, with Dodge continuing as a Chrysler-brand product line.
- 2009 — Chrysler files for bankruptcy; Fiat acquires a controlling stake and the company reorganizes as Chrysler Group LLC.
- 2014 — Fiat S.p.A. merges with Chrysler Group to form Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
- 2021 — FCA merges with PSA Group to create Stellantis; Dodge remains a brand within Stellantis.
These milestones show that Dodge has remained within Chrysler/Fiat/ Stellantis lineage, while GM has its own independent corporate history and brand portfolio.
Dodge vs GM today
GM is an independent automaker with four consumer brands in the United States and worldwide:
- Chevrolet
- GMC
- Buick
- Cadillac
This separation means Dodge and GM brands operate under different parent companies and strategic directions.
Dodge’s product emphasis
Dodge has historically focused on performance-oriented cars and SUVs, including iconic muscle cars and sport-utility models. GM offers a broader mix across its brands with performance variants across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac, among others.
Summary
No, Dodge is not part of GM. It is a Stellantis brand rooted in Chrysler's corporate lineage, while GM runs Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac as separate brands under its own corporate umbrella. The two automakers thus sit on distinct branches of the global automotive industry.
Is Dodge also GM?
No, Dodge is not owned by GM; Dodge is a brand of Stellantis, while GM owns brands like Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC. Dodge was originally founded in 1914 and has since been part of Chrysler, then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), before becoming part of Stellantis in 2021 through the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA.
- Stellantis: This is the parent company for Dodge, along with other brands like Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram.
- General Motors: This is a separate automotive corporation that owns its own distinct set of brands, including Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac.
What is considered a GM vehicle?
A GM vehicle is any car, truck, or SUV manufactured by a brand owned by General Motors, the most well-known of which are Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. It can also be a vehicle from a defunct brand that was once owned by GM, like Pontiac or Oldsmobile.
- Current brands: The most prominent GM vehicles today are made under the Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac brands.
- Past brands: GM has owned and discontinued many other brands over the years, such as Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Saturn, Hummer, and Geo. Any vehicle from these past brands is also considered a GM vehicle.
- Shared platforms: Many GM vehicles, even under different brands, share the same underlying platform, chassis, and engines. For example, many GMC trucks and SUVs are built on the same platform as their Chevrolet counterparts, but with different styling and luxury features.
Is Dodge owned by GM?
No, Dodge is not owned by GM. Dodge is a brand that is currently owned by Stellantis, a multinational automotive group that was formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group. GM owns other brands like Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC.
- Current owner: Stellantis
- Past ownership: Dodge was previously owned by Chrysler, which was then acquired by Fiat to form Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
- Comparison with GM: Dodge and GM are competitors, much like brands such as Chevrolet and Dodge are rival marques under separate corporate umbrellas.
Is GM Chevy or Dodge?
Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM). In North America, Chevrolet produces and sells a wide range of vehicles, from subcompact automobiles to medium-duty commercial trucks.
