Engineering:GMT900
| GMT900 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2007–2013 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck/SUV |
| Layout | FR/AWD |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV 4-door extended SUV 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine(s) | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 V6 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 4L60-E automatic 4-speed 4L65-E automatic 6-speed 6L80 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in (2946 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GMT800 |
| Successor | GMT K2XX |
The GMT900 is a General Motors full-size pickup and SUV platform used from the 2007 to 2014 model years. The platform was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, as the replacement for the GMT800 platform. The first GMT900 vehicle introduced was the next-generation Chevrolet Tahoe.
GMT900 had been called a "Hail Mary pass" for the General Motors Corporation — the company needed the revenue from these large trucks to ensure their financial solvency. 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. Sales were initially brisk, but later dropped off as the market moved to more fuel-efficient unibody vehicles.[1]
The GMT900 series features standard vehicle stability control. Original plans called for American Axle's "I-Ride" independent suspension module in the rear, but was never used.
Tahoe production began at GM's Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas on December 1, 2005, six weeks ahead of schedule.[2] Production of the SWB versions began at Janesville Assembly in Janesville, Wisconsin in early January 2006. Production of long wheelbase trucks (Suburban/Yukon XL) begins in Janesville and at Silao Assembly in Silao, Guanajuato, in March. The Avalanche will be produced only in Silao, and Escalade production began in March 2006, with the ESV being produced in Arlington and the EXT being produced in Silao.[3]
The SUVs began to show up at dealers in January 2006. Sales initially exceeded expectations, but by 2008, General Motors announced they were significantly cutting back production. GM has closed the SUV plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, consolidating SUV production in Arlington, Texas.
The related Silverado and Sierra pickups started production in late 2006.[3] The Hummer H2 was meant to move to the new platform in the next few years, but has since been cancelled (although the engines and gauge cluster shape has been carried over).
Due to a long-lasting downturn in sales of full-size trucks and SUVs in the United States (up to a 30% down through the first nine months of 2008), General Motors cancelled the next-generation CXX truck program in May 2008. Along with it, the replacements for the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and their siblings at GMC and Cadillac.[4]
The automotive press has speculated that some GMT900 SUV models may move to the GM Lambda platform.[5]
On January 14, 2010, General Motors announced that they will resume development of full-size trucks and SUVs.[6]
Applications
2007 Chevrolet Suburban
2007 GMC Yukon XL
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
2010 GMC Yukon
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2007 Cadillac Escalade
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
2007 GMC Sierra
| Basic platform | Years | Model | Notes | Code | Introduction | Production | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT900 | 2007-2013 | Chevrolet Silverado | Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab |
GMT901 | August 2, 2006 at The Texas State Fair | Silao Fort Wayne Oshawa August–September 2006 Flint |
Fall 2006 |
| GMC Sierra | Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab |
GMT902 | |||||
| GMT910 | 2007-2014 | Chevrolet Silverado HD | HD pickup | GMT911 | |||
| GMC Sierra HD | HD pickup | GMT912 | |||||
| GMT920 | 2007-2014 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4-door SUV | GMT921 | NAIAS January 2006 | Arlington December 1, 2005 Janesville early 2006 |
January 2006 |
| GMC Yukon | GMT922 | ||||||
| Cadillac Escalade | GMT926 | Arlington January 1, 2006 | |||||
| GMT930 | Chevrolet Suburban | 4-door extended SUV | GMT931 | GLAAS January 2006 | Janesville March 2006 Silao March 2006 Arlington 2006 |
April 2006 | |
| GMC Yukon XL | GMT932 | ||||||
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | GMT936 | Arlington March 2006 | May 2006 | ||||
| GMT940 | 2007-2013 | Chevrolet Avalanche | 4-door pickup/SUV | GMT941 | CAS February 2006 | Silao | |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | GMT946 | Silao March 2006 | May 2006 |
References
- ↑ "General Motors Death Watch 69: Running Out of Gas". The Truth About Cars. April 27, 2006. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/general-motors-death-watch-69-running-out-of-gas/.
- ↑ Priddle, Alisa (January 1, 2006). "Tahoe's Heady Mission". http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_tahoes_heady_mission/index.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Priddle, Alisa (January 9, 2006). "Escalade ESV, EXT Due in May". http://subscribers.wardsauto.com/Microsites/newsarticle.asp?newsarticleid=2756230&siteid=26&magazineid=1004&instanceid=5121&pageid=824&srid=10088.
- ↑ Vlasic, Bill; Bunkley, Nick (October 25, 2008). "General Motors, Driven to the Brink". New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/26/business/26jane.html.
- ↑ "Cadillac Escalade to go Lambda". Left Lane News. September 9, 2008. http://www.leftlanenews.com/cadillac-escalade-to-go-lambda.html.
- ↑ http://www.detnews.com/article/20100114/BIZ/1140419/1001/biz [bare URL]
- "New Trucks Won't Save GM". Ward's AutoWorld. http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_new_trucks_wont/index.htm.
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