When did Chevrolet leave India?
Chevrolet left the Indian market in 2017, with General Motors announcing in February that it would discontinue the Chevrolet brand by the end of that year.
Background: Chevrolet in India and the decision to exit
GM’s India operations had carried Chevrolet for years, but persistent sales challenges in a crowded, price-sensitive market and a broader global restructuring pushed GM to reassess its presence in India. The company said it would wind down the Chevrolet brand while continuing to support existing customers and dealers for a defined period as the brand disappeared from showrooms.
Market conditions
India’s competitive landscape—dominated by compact cars, hatchbacks, and SUVs—made profitability difficult for Chevrolet’s lineup. The decision reflected GM’s shift to focus on higher-return markets and core brands within its global portfolio.
Timeline of the exit
The following milestones chart the decision and its execution.
- February 8, 2017: GM India announces it will discontinue the Chevrolet brand in India by the end of 2017.
- Throughout 2017: Chevrolet dealers transition away from the brand; no new Chevrolet launches are planned as the company winds down sales and service commitments.
- End of 2017: Chevrolet branding and new sales end in India; GM commits to continuing customer support and parts availability for a limited period after the exit.
The timeline above captures the core steps as GM reorganized its strategy in India and sought to preserve customer support while ending Chevrolet's market presence.
After the exit: impact on customers, dealers, and service
For existing Chevrolet owners, warranty support and parts supply were intended to be maintained for a transitional period, but the ability to purchase new Chevrolet vehicles ended. Dealers faced consolidation or repurposing, and GM redirected resources toward its other brands and markets while continuing to provide aftersales support where feasible.
Current status
As of 2025, Chevrolet-badged vehicles are not sold in India, and GM does not operate a dedicated Chevrolet sales or manufacturing arm in the country. After the 2017 exit, the emphasis has been on service support for existing customers, with no new Chevrolet models being introduced in India since then.
Summary
Chevrolet exited India in 2017 after GM announced on February 8 that it would discontinue the brand by year’s end. The withdrawal was part of a broader global restructuring, and while the company pledged to support current Chevrolet customers for a period, there have been no new Chevrolet sales in India since the end of 2017.
Is Chevrolet coming back in India?
Chevrolet is in talks with Gujarat government for a new plant near Sanand and will begin its operations in 2027 currently the two new SUVs will be made in collaboration with MG Motors plant in Gujarat.
Why did GM pull out of India?
"We explored many options, but determined the increased investment originally planned for India would not deliver the returns of other significant global opportunities," a GM spokesman told CNBC. Yet GM could find itself trying to reenter the market if the opportunity is right.
Why did Chevrolet quit India?
As the conditions started to deteriorate for General Motors and failure of adoption of any sustainable and profitable long-term plans for Chevrolet, GM decided to exit the Indian Market and shut down all local operations.
When did Chevrolet come to India?
June 6, 2003
India. Until 2003, GM India—originally a joint venture with Hindustan Motors, sold the Opel Corsa, Opel Astra and the Opel Vectra. Launched by GM's India operations, Chevrolet officially began business in India on June 6, 2003.
