Where are Chevy Silverado 2500 made?
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is produced primarily at two North American assembly plants: Fort Wayne Assembly in Indiana and Silao Assembly in Guanajuato, Mexico. Production has been focused at these two sites for recent model years, though assignments can shift with demand and supply-chain considerations.
The following article maps the truck’s manufacturing footprint, explains how GM allocates production across the plants, and outlines what the arrangement means for markets and buyers.
Primary production hubs
The Silverado 2500HD's current production footprint centers on two North American facilities that GM uses to balance capacity and regional demand.
- Fort Wayne Assembly — Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. This plant handles Silverado 2500HD output for the U.S. and Canada, contributing to GM's North American full-size pickup lineup.
- Silao Assembly — Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. This plant produces Silverado 2500HD for markets across North America and parts of Latin America, helping GM diversify regional supply.
The arrangement reflects GM's strategy of spreading heavy-duty pickup production across near-sourcing hubs to match demand and navigate supply-chain constraints, with annual and model-year shifts possible.
Markets and model-year considerations
Production assignments can shift as GM adjusts for demand, plant capacity, and logistics. Buyers should note that the build location may vary by trim level and order period, and dealers can confirm the specific factory for a given truck.
Summary
GM’s Silverado 2500HD is built primarily at two North American plants—Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Silao, Mexico—though exact factory assignments can change with model year and market. The dual-plant strategy aims to balance capacity, shorten wait times, and support export markets across North America and beyond.
Are all Chevy Silverados made in Mexico?
Yes, some Chevrolet Silverado trucks are made in Mexico, specifically at General Motors' Silao Assembly plant. Production is split between the Silao plant and other locations in the United States, such as Indiana and Michigan. The specific factory can be identified on the window sticker or by the first digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Location: Silverados are assembled in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Production: This plant produces certain models, including four-door crew cab versions and Regular Cab versions.
- Alternative production: Other Silverados are made in the United States at plants like Flint, Michigan, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- VIN code: The first digit of the VIN indicates the country of assembly. A "3" signifies a Mexican-built vehicle, while a "1", "4", or "5" indicates a U.S.-built vehicle.
What percentage of the Chevy Silverado is made in America?
Similarly, the Chevrolet Silverado, which held second place for much of the F-150's reign, has just 61 percent domestic content. Chrysler's Ram 1500 pickup's 70 percent domestic content fares better, but it still falls short of the AMI's 75-percent cutoff.”
Are Chevy trucks 100% American made?
Most Chevrolets are made in America, at plants dedicated to a specific model or trim. Chevy also has parts manufacturing plants in the U.S., but its parent company, General Motors (GM), has a global presence with plants in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, and the U.S.
Where is the Silverado 2500 made?
Flint, Michigan
Roanoke, Indiana is where you can go to find the rugged Chevrolet Silverado truck line as they're put together. Heavy-Duty Chevrolet trucks like the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD are built in Flint, Michigan. Shreveport Operations, in Shreveport, Louisiana produces the Chevrolet Colorado line of midsize trucks.
