GM is pulling out all the stops to get vehicles delivered to its dealers and customers in the US and Canada in the midst of a semiconductor shortage that is affecting the automotive industry globally. Its all down to teamwork according to Phil Kienle, GM vice-president, North America Manufacturing and Labor Relations
GM said shipments of Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups built at the Wentzville assembly plant in Missouri will increase by about 30,000 units from mid-May through the week of July 5 as the team there completes dynamic vehicle testing on units, which have been held at the plant because of the semiconductor supply problem. Smaller volumes of vehicles held at other plants will also complete dynamic vehicle testing and ship to dealers during June and July, according to the company.
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