By: Jenn Korail and Kevin Nadrowski, GM manufacturing communications
By: Jenn Korail and Kevin Nadrowski, GM manufacturing communications
For nearly 80 years, Flint Assembly has been synonymous with grit, craftsmanship and trucks that go the distance. And this month, the plant reached a major milestone.
Earlier this month, Flint Assembly celebrated the 16 millionth vehicle built at GM’s longest-running assembly site in North America. But that’s not the only moment worth celebrating: the milestone truck is powered by the 3.5 millionth Duramax diesel engine produced at DMAX, highlighting GM's shared commitment to building trucks that customers trust for the long haul.
Flint Assembly brought the celebration to the plant floor as the milestone heavy-duty truck – a Lakeshore Blue Metallic Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab LTZ – made its way through the build process.
Employees were recognized where the magic happens: throughout body, paint, trim and chassis/final areas as the truck moved from one operation to the next. The message was clear: this achievement belongs to everyone who contributes to a Flint-built vehicle.
“The Flint Assembly team is built to last from the inside out, said Flint Assembly Plant Executive Director Theo Lavergne. “The 16 millionth vehicle is a symbol of the thousands of operations, teamwork and attention to quality employees take pride in every day to keep us at the top of our game.”
The moment honored not just one truck, but the craftsmanship and care of teams whose hard work shows up in every mile our customers drive.
The story of this milestone vehicle doesn’t end with Final Assembly. On March 16, the plant welcomed customer Andy Sanford to the plant to see his new truck come to life and to recognize the remarkable journey that brought him there.
Andy is no stranger to trucks that stand the test of time. His previous truck is a 2016 Silverado HD with a Duramax diesel that is approaching one million miles on its original injectors – a powerful testament to the durability of GM products and the people who build them.
During his visit, Andy sat passenger in his new vehicle as it crossed the final assembly line, followed by Dynamic Vehicle Testing (DVT), where he experienced the sights, sounds and movements that every Flint-built truck goes through before it’s released to the customer.
“Seeing my own Chevy put through its paces was surreal,” said Andy. “This was like getting a backstage pass to a special moment. I come from a GM family and while we have had other vehicles, they’ve been nothing like my truck. I love the reliability and durability.”
GM has been producing vehicles at Flint Assembly since 1947, but before it became known globally for heavy-duty pickups, Flint Assembly helped launch some of GM’s most memorable nameplates:
The first 300 Chevrolet Corvettes assembled in 1953, bringing one of America's most enduring sports cars to life.
A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, GM's 50 millionth vehicle, marking a major milestone in our growth.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo, including a 1970 model that was GM's 70 millionth vehicle.
The Chevrolet Impala, another legendary Chevy nameplate.
Flint Assembly has also produced some of the most iconic trucks in Chevrolet history:
The Chevrolet Advance-Design trucks, the first vehicles built at the plant.
The Chevrolet C/K Series (1973-1986), a body style popular among classic truck enthusiasts.
The Chevrolet Silverado HD launched in 2019, a highly successful truck that helped solidify Flint Assembly’s leadership in heavy-duty trucks.
Today, the Flint Assembly team builds Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD models that are critical to GM's high-value, market-leading vehicle portfolio and to customers who depend on them for work, family, and everything in between.
This 16 millionth vehicle milestone is a tribute to the employees, partners, and customers who have shaped Flint Assembly’s legacy and a promise that the trucks leaving the plant continue to live up to the “Built to Last” standard demonstrated by our manufacturing team every day.
For nearly 80 years, Flint Assembly has been synonymous with grit, craftsmanship and trucks that go the distance. And this month, the plant reached a major milestone.
Earlier this month, Flint Assembly celebrated the 16 millionth vehicle built at GM’s longest-running assembly site in North America. But that’s not the only moment worth celebrating: the milestone truck is powered by the 3.5 millionth Duramax diesel engine produced at DMAX, highlighting GM's shared commitment to building trucks that customers trust for the long haul.
Flint Assembly brought the celebration to the plant floor as the milestone heavy-duty truck – a Lakeshore Blue Metallic Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab LTZ – made its way through the build process.
Employees were recognized where the magic happens: throughout body, paint, trim and chassis/final areas as the truck moved from one operation to the next. The message was clear: this achievement belongs to everyone who contributes to a Flint-built vehicle.
“The Flint Assembly team is built to last from the inside out," said Flint Assembly Plant Executive Director Theo Lavergne. “The 16 millionth vehicle is a symbol of the thousands of operations, teamwork and attention to quality employees take pride in every day to keep us at the top of our game.”
The moment honored not just one truck, but the craftsmanship and care of teams whose hard work shows up in every mile our customers drive.
The story of this milestone vehicle doesn’t end with Final Assembly. On March 16, the plant welcomed customer Andy Sanford to the plant to see his new truck come to life and to recognize the remarkable journey that brought him there.
Andy is no stranger to trucks that stand the test of time. His previous truck is a 2016 Silverado HD with a Duramax diesel that is approaching one million miles on its original injectors – a powerful testament to the durability of GM products and the people who build them.
During his visit, Andy sat passenger in his new vehicle as it crossed the final assembly line, followed by Dynamic Vehicle Testing (DVT), where he experienced the sights, sounds and movements that every Flint-built truck goes through before it’s released to the customer.
“Seeing my own Chevy put through its paces was surreal,” said Andy. “This was like getting a backstage pass to a special moment. I come from a GM family and while we have had other vehicles, they’ve been nothing like my truck. I love the reliability and durability.”
GM has been producing vehicles at Flint Assembly since 1947, but before it became known globally for heavy-duty pickups, Flint Assembly helped launch some of GM’s most memorable nameplates:
- The first 300 Chevrolet Corvettes assembled in 1953, bringing one of America's most enduring sports cars to life.
- A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, GM's 50 millionth vehicle, marking a major milestone in our growth.
- The Chevrolet Monte Carlo, including a 1970 model that was GM's 70 millionth vehicle.
- The Chevrolet Impala, another legendary Chevy nameplate.
Flint Assembly has also produced some of the most iconic trucks in Chevrolet history:
- The Chevrolet Advance-Design trucks, the first vehicles built at the plant.
- The Chevrolet C/K Series (1973-1986), a body style popular among classic truck enthusiasts.
- The Chevrolet Silverado HD launched in 2019, a highly successful truck that helped solidify Flint Assembly’s leadership in heavy-duty trucks.
Today, the Flint Assembly team builds Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD models that are critical to GM's high-value, market-leading vehicle portfolio and to customers who depend on them for work, family, and everything in between.
This 16 millionth vehicle milestone is a tribute to the employees, partners, and customers who have shaped Flint Assembly’s legacy and a promise that the trucks leaving the plant continue to live up to the “Built to Last” standard demonstrated by our manufacturing team every day.