GMT900
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| GMT900 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2007– |
| Predecessor | GMT800 |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck/SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door wagon 4-door extended wagon 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Engine(s) | 4.8 L Vortec 4800 V8 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 6.2 L Vortec 6200 V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed 4L65-E automatic 6-speed 6L80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in (2946 mm) |
The GMT900 debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, as the next generation full-size pickups and SUVs, and replacements for the GMT800 vehicles. The first GMT900 vehicle is the next-generation Chevrolet Tahoe.
GMT900 has been called a "Hail Mary pass" for General Motors — the company needs the revenue from these large trucks to continue operating profitably, and the failure of the series could result in insolvency. The company's resources were focused exclusively on GMT900 development through 2005, delaying other programs like the GM Zeta platform. With the 2005 spike in gasoline prices, some analysts have questioned the wisdom of "betting the company" on a line of large trucks, but initial sales have been brisk with no need to resort to rebates.
The GMT900 series features standard vehicle stability control. Original plans called for American Axle's "I-Ride" independent suspension module in the rear, but this appears to have been cancelled.
Short wheelbase (Yukon/Tahoe) GMT900 production began at GM's Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas on December 1, 2005, six weeks ahead of schedule. Production of the SWB versions began at Janesville Assembly in Janesville, Wisconsin in early 2006. Production of long wheelbase trucks (Suburban/Yukon XL) begins in Janesville and at Silao Assembly in Silao, Mexico in March. The Avalanche will be produced only in Silao, while the Escalade will be based in Arlington.
The SUVs began to show up at dealers in January 2006. Sales so far have exceeded expectations, with GM asking suppliers to ramp up parts production in advance of the launch of the remaining models.
The related Silverado and Sierra pickups started production in late 2006. The HUMMER H2 was meant to move to the new platform in the next few years, but has since been cancelled.
[edit] Applications
 2007 Cadillac Escalade |
 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe |
 2007 GMC Yukon |
 2007 Chevrolet Suburban |
| Basic platform | Years | Model | Notes | Code | Introduction | Production | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT900 | 2007– | Chevrolet Silverado | Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab |
GMT901 | August 2, 2006 at The Texas State Fair | Silao Fort Wayne Oshawa August-September 2006 |
Fall 2006 |
| 2007– | GMC Sierra | Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab |
GMT902 | ||||
| Chevrolet Silverado | HD | GMT911 | |||||
| GMC Sierra | HD | GMT912 | |||||
| Hummer H2 | Crew cab pickup | GMT913 | |||||
| GMT920 | 2007– | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4-door SUV | GMT921 | NAIAS January 2006 | Arlington December 1, 2005 Janesville early 2006 |
January 2006 |
| 2007– | GMC Yukon | GMT922 | |||||
| 2007– | Cadillac Escalade | GMT926 | Arlington January 1, 2006 | ||||
| GMT930 | 2007– | Chevrolet Suburban | 4-door extended SUV | GMT931 | GLAAS January 2006 | Janesville March 2006 Silao March 2006 |
April 2006 |
| 2007– | GMC Yukon XL | GMT932 | |||||
| 2007– | Cadillac Escalade ESV | GMT936 | Arlington March 2006 | May 2006 | |||
| GMT940 | 2007– | Chevrolet Avalanche | 4-door pickup/SUV | GMT941 | CAS February 2006 | Silao | |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | GMT946 | Arlington March 2006 | May 2006 |
[edit] References
- Crucial GM Full-size Truck Program Launches Early. Ward's AutoWorld. Retrieved on December 9, 2005.
- New Trucks Won't Save GM. Ward's AutoWorld. Retrieved on March 8, 2006.
- Tahoe's Heady Mission. Ward's AutoWorld. Retrieved on March 8, 2006.
- Escalade ESV, EXT Due in May. Ward's AutoWorld. Retrieved on March 8, 2006.
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