GM investing big in Wentzville, Missouri

2026-07-24


            

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General Motors Wentzville Assembly paint shop employees Friday, July 24, 2026 as GM announces an approximately $157 million investment at Wentzville Assembly focused on paint and modernization work at the site in Wentzville, Missouri. (Photo by Dan Donovan for General Motors)

In just one month’s time, GM has announced over $430 million in combined investments across two U.S. manufacturing sites, including an approximately $157 million investment in Wentzville Assembly in Missouri and $275 million across the Spring Hill manufacturing complex in Tennessee.

These announcements are part of GM’s broader commitment to strengthen domestic manufacturing and American innovation. This year alone, GM will spend approximately $9 billion across its U.S. manufacturing footprint, along with more than $7 billion on U.S. research and development.

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At Wentzville, GM is making a $157 million investment focused on paint and modernization work, including new paint processing equipment, an estimated 28,000-square-foot expansion and major refurbishment inside the existing paint shop. The investment is designed to help keep Wentzville modern and competitive over the long term while reinforcing the plant’s role as a key part of GM’s manufacturing footprint.

Wentzville builds the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize trucks alongside the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, and the site has more than 4,000 employees with deep roots in the community. Together, the paint and modernization work reflects continued confidence in the plant, the workforce and Wentzville’s long-term importance to GM’s U.S. manufacturing network.

At Spring Hill, GM announced more than $275 million in investments across the complex, including more than $150 million in Assembly to support the recently announced Cadillac XT6 and $125 million in GPS to support the future of the 2.7L engine program. Once the XT6 is added, Spring Hill Assembly will become a five-vehicle operation.

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General Motors Senior Vice President Global Manufacturing Mike Trevorrow (right) announces Friday, July 24, 2026 that GM will invest approximately $157 million in its Wentzville Assembly for paint and modernization work at the site in Wentzville, Missouri. The investment includes new paint process equipment with a major refurbishment of existing paint shop infrastructure and an estimated 28,000-square-foot expansion. (Photo by Dan Donovan for General Motors)

“These announcements are about more than any one program, product, or facility,” said Mike Trevorrow, Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing. “They show how we’re building flexible, long-term manufacturing sites that can meet today’s demand, support future launches, and strengthen our production footprint — while continuing to invest in the people who make it all possible.”

"Strong partnerships are one of the reasons Wentzville continues to grow and thrive,” said Mayor Nick Guccione. “GM's continued investment in the Wentzville Assembly plant demonstrates its commitment to our City and our region, and reinforces that Wentzville is a place where businesses can find long-term success. We're grateful for GM's continued investment in Wentzville and the positive impact it has on our community."

Taken together, these two announcements show how GM is continuing to invest in flexible, long-term manufacturing sites that can support current demand, future launches, and a stronger overall production footprint.