GMC is unique among vehicle manufacturers as it doesn’t have a single sedan in its line-up—it exclusively sells trucks, vans and SUVs. Although most GMC vehicles are similar to Chevrolets, GMCs feature styling differences, varying trim levels and often have features that are unique to the brand. In terms of popular vehicles, GMC sells more SUVs and full-sized pickup trucks. Some even say that GMC leads the class in these areas.
Manufacturer Spotlight
- Date Founded1911
- HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan, USA
- Websitehttp://gmc.com/
History
GMC, which stands for “General Motors Company,” began its life as a part of the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, which was founded in 1902 by Max Grabowski. In 1908, William C. Durant took over control of the Reliance Motor Car Company and did the same for the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company in 1909. In 1911, General Motors developed the General Motors Truck Company, and both Reliance and Rapid were brought into the new company.
In the early years, the trucks that rolled out of GMC were utilitarian. Most were used as military vehicles, dump trucks and firetrucks. As far as military vehicles go, the GMC Truck Model 16 saw military duty in WWI as a battlefield ambulance.
Current Models
Light Duty Truck
- Sierra 1500
- Sierra 1500 Limited
- Sierra 2500HD
- Sierra 3500HD
- Canyon
Van
- Savana
SUVs
- Yukon
- Yukon XL
- Acadia
- Terrain
Discontinued Models
Trucks
- C and E series
- New Design series
- Blue Chip series
- Sprint
- Caballero
- S-15
- Syclone
- C and K series
- Sonoma
Vans
- Handi-Van
- Handi-Bus
- Rally
- Vandura
- Safari
SUVs
- Tracker
- Typhoon
- Suburban
- Jimmy
- S-15 Jimmy
- Envoy
- Yukon Hybrid
Sedans
- Chevette