What percentage of Chevy trucks are made in the USA?

There isn’t a single published percentage for how many Chevy trucks are built in the United States; production is spread across U.S. and Mexican plants and the share varies by model and year.

Chevrolet’s pickup lineup, including the Silverado and Colorado, is assembled in multiple North American facilities. Some trucks are built entirely in U.S. factories, while others involve Mexico-based plants to support domestic demand and export markets. The exact country-by-country breakdown shifts with model mix, plant utilization, and trade considerations, so a single universal percentage isn’t publicly published by the manufacturer.

Context: What counts as “Made in the USA”?

When people ask about production location, they’re often catching a web of labeling rules and manufacturing details. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has specific criteria for the Made in USA designation, which generally require substantial U.S. content and assembly in the United States. Automakers like GM sometimes use U.S. and Canadian content thresholds to qualify certain models for the label, but not all Chevy pickups necessarily meet every criterion across all trims and configurations. In practice, GM’s trucks are built at a mix of U.S. and Mexico facilities to balance supply, demand, and cost.

Where Chevy Trucks Are Built

Below is a high-level look at where Chevrolet’s pickup models are typically assembled. The list illustrates the mix of U.S. and international production that helps determine the overall share made in the USA.

• Fort Wayne Assembly, Fort Wayne, Indiana (USA) — A primary U.S. plant for full-size Silverado 1500 production and related pickups.


• Wentzville Assembly, Wentzville, Missouri (USA) — Key U.S. site for mid-size and light-duty pickups such as the Colorado/Canyon family.


• Mexico-based plants (e.g., Silao and San Luis Potosí) — GM operates facilities in these locations that produce Chevrolet vehicles, including pickups, for North American markets and exports.

These production footprints reflect a North American strategy that balances regional demand with manufacturing efficiency. The exact percentage of trucks built in the United States versus Mexico changes over time and by model configuration.

Why the Percentage Isn’t Fixed

Several factors drive how many Chevy trucks are produced in the USA versus abroad. Model mix can shift year to year (for example, changes in the Silverado versus Colorado lineup), plant capacity utilization, supplier locations, changes in trade policy, and currency considerations. Because GM reports production by plant and by model in broad terms rather than a single country-wide split, there isn’t a firm, universally applicable percentage published for “Chevy trucks” as a category.

Bottom Line: The Numbers Vary by Model and Year

In short, there isn’t a single, definitive percentage of Chevy trucks made in the USA. The share depends on which truck model you’re talking about, the year, and the production decisions GM makes at its U.S. and Mexican plants. If you want a precise figure for a specific model and model year, I can pull the latest production data and run the calculation for you.

Summary

- Chevy truck production is distributed across U.S. and Mexican plants, not concentrated in one country.

- The “Made in USA” designation involves complex labeling criteria and varies by model and configuration.

- For exact percentages, a model-year specific production breakdown is required; I can help gather and compute that if you specify the truck and year.

Where are most Chevy trucks made?

The Chevy Colorado is exclusively constructed at a factory in Wentzville, Missouri. Most Chevy Silverados are constructed in Springfield, Ohio, and Flint, Michigan. 71% of Chevy Colorado parts are built in the U.S. or Canada. 62% of Silverado parts are made in the U.S. or Canada.

Which truck is most made in the USA?

The most American-made truck depends on the source and year, but recent rankings consistently place the Jeep Gladiator and Honda Ridgeline at or near the top. The Jeep Gladiator is frequently cited as the most American "American" truck, while the Honda Ridgeline has led the overall list for several years. Other models that rank highly include the Chevy Colorado and Ford F-150 Lightning.
 

• Jeep Gladiator: Often ranked as the most American truck overall from an American brand, it is built in Toledo, Ohio. 
• Honda Ridgeline: Consistently ranked as a top contender for the most American-made truck overall, it has been on top of lists for multiple years. Both the Ridgeline and its engine are built in the U.S. 
• Chevy Colorado: This mid-size truck is assembled in Wayne, Michigan, and ranks highly in American-made indexes. 
• Ford F-150 Lightning: The electric version of the F-150 is built at the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, and scores well on American-made indexes. 
• Hyundai Santa Cruz: This compact unibody truck is also built in Alabama and ranks highly in recent studies. 
• Important considerations: Rankings can vary based on the methodology of the index, such as the specific parts included or the weight given to U.S. versus Canadian content. For example, the Ford Ranger has dropped in recent years, and the Toyota Tacoma is now built in Mexico, affecting its ranking. 

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Is GM really making a $8000 pickup truck?

No, GM is not making an $8,000 pickup truck; this is a false rumor likely originating from clickbait videos. GM's smallest truck, the Chevrolet Montana, is sold only in South America, and its price would be significantly higher than $8,000 in the U.S. even if it were imported.
 
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• False rumor: The idea of an $8,000 pickup truck is a marketing tactic that has spread through sensationalist videos and online posts, often misattributing the claim to GM or Ford. 
• Chevrolet Montana: GM does sell a small truck called the Chevrolet Montana, but it is designed for the South American market and is not sold in the United States. 
• Pricing in the US: Even if the Montana were available in the US, its price would be much higher than $8,000 due to import taxes and other market factors. 
• Actual GM trucks: GM's current trucks, such as the Chevrolet Silverado, have starting prices far above this amount, with prices ranging from roughly $30,000 to over $80,000 depending on the model and features. 

Are any Chevrolets made in China?

Who Makes Chevys in China? There are Chevys vehicles made in China, but they are only sold in the Chinese market. The Chinese auto manufacturer SAIC and GM have 50-50 ownership in several Chinese factories and produce Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and other GM brands.