What Cars Does General Motors Make? 2026 Brand & Model Guide
General Motors makes vehicles under four core brands in the U.S. — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac — ranging from the Chevy Trax hatchback to the all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. Two once-common models, the Malibu sedan and Camaro muscle car, ended production in 2024 as GM shifted toward SUVs, trucks, and EVs. This guide breaks down every current GM brand, its 2026 model lineup, and what’s changed at GM since 2024.
Quick Answer
General Motors builds cars, trucks, and SUVs under four brands: Chevrolet (widest lineup, from the Trax to the Silverado), GMC (trucks and SUVs), Buick (an all-SUV lineup in the U.S. since Regal and the old Encore were dropped), and Cadillac (transitioning to an all-electric future with Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and Celestiq). GM also builds Baojun and Wuling-badged vehicles in China through a joint venture, and no longer owns Holden, which it retired in Australia in 2021.
What Cars Does General Motors Make in 2026?
General Motors sells vehicles under four core brands in North America, each targeting a different segment and price range. The table below compares them at a glance.
| Brand | Positioning | Body Styles | Founded | Example 2026 Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Mainstream, widest range | Cars, SUVs, trucks, EVs | 1911 | Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado, Equinox EV |
| GMC | Premium trucks and SUVs | Trucks, SUVs, EVs | 1901 | Sierra, Canyon, Yukon, Terrain, Hummer EV |
| Buick | Affordable premium (all-SUV in the U.S.) | SUVs only | 1899 | Encore GX, Envision, Enclave |
| Cadillac | Luxury, shifting to all-electric | Sedans (through 2026) and SUVs, EVs | 1902 | CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade IQ, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Celestiq |
GM also builds vehicles outside North America through joint ventures — most notably Baojun and Wuling in China, produced with local partner SAIC Motor. For a closer look at how that partnership fits into China’s auto industry, see our guide to what cars are produced in China. GM no longer owns Holden, which it shut down in Australia at the end of 2020, and it doesn’t hold a stake in any other automaker — for the full history of GM’s discontinued brands (Holden, Saturn, Pontiac, Oldsmobile), see our companion guide on what car brands GM owns.
Chevrolet: An Iconic Brand
Chevrolet is GM’s largest and widest-ranging brand, sold in more than 100 countries. The Chevy Silverado remains the brand’s best-selling model and one of the top-selling trucks in the U.S. The Chevy Equinox and Chevy Traverse anchor the SUV lineup, while the compact Chevy Trax is now Chevrolet’s most affordable model. Two long-running nameplates are gone: GM ended Chevy Malibu production in November 2024 and the Chevy Camaro in January 2024, both casualties of GM’s shift away from sedans and toward SUVs, trucks, and EVs.
Chevrolet’s tech features include Chevy MyLink infotainment and driver-assist systems like lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking. On the electric side, the Chevrolet Equinox EV is now one of GM’s best-selling EVs, and a redesigned Chevrolet Bolt returns for the 2027 model year, arriving at dealers in early 2026 with a NACS charging port compatible with Tesla Superchargers and a starting price near $28,995.
Cadillac: Luxury and Performance
Cadillac’s current lineup still includes two gasoline sedans, the CT4 and CT5, though both are wrapping up their current generation after the 2026 model year. The Cadillac Escalade remains the brand’s flagship SUV, known for its size and luxury interior, and it’s now joined by the all-electric Escalade IQ. Cadillac’s older CT6 sedan was discontinued back in 2020 and is no longer part of the lineup.
Cadillac is repositioning itself as GM’s all-electric luxury brand. Alongside the Escalade IQ, the lineup includes the Lyriq (Cadillac’s original EV), the compact Optiq, the three-row Vistiq, and the ultra-luxury, hand-built Celestiq. Tech features carried over from the gas lineup include Super Cruise hands-free highway driving, Night Vision, and Magnetic Ride Control.
Buick: Elegance and Comfort
Buick’s U.S. lineup is now 100% SUVs. The three-row Enclave remains the family-oriented flagship, the Envision is the mid-size option, and the compact Encore GX replaced the smaller, now-discontinued Encore. Buick’s older sedans — the Regal and LaCrosse — are no longer sold in the U.S.; Buick still builds sedans for the Chinese market, but American buyers today can only choose between these three SUVs.
Buick cars are known for their quiet cabins and advanced noise-reduction engineering, along with a smooth, comfortable ride quality. Buick also offers strong warranty coverage, and most current models include advanced safety features like automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring as standard or near-standard equipment.
GMC: Strength and Durability
GMC positions itself as GM’s “professional grade” truck and SUV brand. The Sierra is GMC’s best-selling model and shares its underlying architecture with the Chevy Silverado, but with a more premium interior and trim strategy. The smaller Canyon covers the mid-size truck segment, while the Yukon and Terrain round out GMC’s SUV lineup. All are built to handle heavy loads and long trips, and most GMC models have received strong reliability ratings from owners.
GMC trucks come with modern driver-assist technology, including lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, plus touchscreen infotainment with voice controls. On the electric side, the GMC Hummer EV is sold as both a pickup and an SUV, giving GMC a dedicated high-performance electric option alongside its gas-powered trucks.
Electric Vehicles: The Future of GM
GM’s EV lineup has changed significantly since 2023. The original Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV ended production in late 2023, but a redesigned Bolt returns for the 2027 model year, arriving at Chevy dealers in early 2026 with a NACS (Tesla-style) charging port and a starting price around $28,995. The Chevrolet Equinox EV has become one of GM’s best-selling electric models. The GMC Hummer EV continues as both a pickup and an SUV, and the Chevrolet Silverado EV gives Chevy an electric full-size truck.
Cadillac carries the bulk of GM’s electric expansion: the Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, and Escalade IQ are all currently in production, alongside the ultra-luxury, hand-built Celestiq. Buick has not yet launched a U.S. EV, though the brand has said electric models are part of its future plans.
Autonomous Driving Technology
GM’s approach to self-driving technology changed dramatically in December 2024, when the company announced it would stop funding Cruise, its robotaxi subsidiary, and exit the robotaxi business entirely. GM had invested roughly $2.4 billion in Cruise, which racked up more than $10 billion in cumulative losses against under $500 million in revenue before the shutdown. GM cited the time and resources it would take to scale a robotaxi service in an increasingly crowded market.
Rather than abandon autonomous technology, GM redirected its investment toward Super Cruise, its hands-free driver-assist system for personal vehicles, now available across Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac models. GM has projected Super Cruise subscription revenue could approach $2 billion within five years as the feature expands to more models. Some former Cruise engineers and technology were absorbed into this personal-vehicle ADAS program after the robotaxi unit was wound down.
📊 GM invested about $2.4 billion in its Cruise robotaxi unit before shutting it down in December 2024, after the division posted more than $10 billion in cumulative losses. — Source: NPR, December 2024
“The biggest surprise when I updated this piece was how much has changed since GM last touted ‘expanding its self-driving taxi fleet.’ Cruise doesn’t exist as a robotaxi service anymore — GM shut the whole thing down in December 2024 and moved the driver-assist work into Super Cruise instead. If you’re researching GM’s self-driving plans, the personal-vehicle ADAS story is the current one, not the robotaxi story.”
— Md Meraj, The Daily Automotive
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
General Motors has publicly committed to carbon-neutral global operations and products by 2040, and it has invested in eco-friendly manufacturing, including solar and wind power at some plants and reduced water and energy use. GM has also stated a goal of eliminating tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035.
That 2035 all-electric target now looks difficult to hit: slower-than-expected EV demand led GM to pull back some EV production plans in 2024, even though EV sales picked up again in the second half of that year. The 2040 carbon-neutral operations goal remains GM’s stated target, but independent trackers have flagged the 100%-EV-by-2035 goal as increasingly unlikely without faster EV adoption industry-wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cars do General Motors make?
General Motors makes vehicles under four brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. The lineup spans sedans (Cadillac CT4/CT5 only, through 2026), SUVs across all four brands, trucks (Chevrolet and GMC), and a growing range of EVs including the Chevrolet Equinox EV, GMC Hummer EV, and Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, and Escalade IQ.
What four brands of GM are left?
The four GM brands sold in North America today are Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick. GM has discontinued or sold off several other brands over the years, including Pontiac, Saturn, Oldsmobile, Hummer’s original gas-powered lineup, and Holden (Australia).
What brands are associated with General Motors?
General Motors’ current brands are Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. GM also builds Baojun and Wuling vehicles in China through a joint venture with SAIC Motor. Holden, once GM’s Australian brand, is no longer part of the company — GM retired it in 2021 after Holden stopped local manufacturing in 2017.
Does GM still make sedans?
Only Cadillac still sells sedans in the U.S., and only through the 2026 model year: the CT4 and CT5. Chevrolet ended the Malibu (November 2024) and Camaro (January 2024), and Buick’s U.S. lineup is now 100% SUVs after dropping the Regal and LaCrosse.
What happened to Cruise, GM’s self-driving car unit?
GM shut down Cruise’s robotaxi business in December 2024 after investing about $2.4 billion and absorbing more than $10 billion in cumulative losses. GM shifted its autonomous-driving investment to Super Cruise, its hands-free driver-assist system for personal vehicles across all four GM brands.
Is Nissan under General Motors?
No, Nissan is not under General Motors. Nissan is a separate company based in Japan and is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, not GM.
Conclusion
General Motors’ four North American brands — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac — cover everything from affordable SUVs to full-size trucks and an expanding EV lineup, though the sedan and muscle-car models many buyers remember (Malibu, Camaro, Regal) are gone as of 2024. Cadillac is furthest along in the shift to electric, while Chevrolet and GMC still lead in gas-powered trucks. For a deeper look at GM’s ownership history, including discontinued brands like Holden, see our guide to what car brands GM owns, or compare GM’s structure with another multi-brand automaker in our guide to what car companies Fiat (Stellantis) owns.
