GMC (automobile)

GMC
FormerlyGeneral Motors Truck Company
Company typeDivision
IndustryAutomotive
Predecessors
Founded1911 (1911)[1]
FounderWilliam C. Durant
Headquarters,
Area served
North America
South Korea
Middle East
Products
Brands
ParentGeneral Motors
Websitegmc.com

GMC (formerly the General Motors Truck Company (1911–1943), or the GMC Truck & Coach Division (1943–1998)) is a division of American automotive manufacturer General Motors (GM) for trucks and utility vehicles. GMC currently makes SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and light-duty trucks. In the past, GMC also produced fire trucks, ambulances, heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, motorhomes, transit buses, and medium duty trucks.

While many of their vehicles are mechanically similar, GMC is positioned as a premium offering to the mainstream Chevrolet brand, and includes the luxury trim Denali. In North America, GMC vehicles are almost always sold alongside Buick (another premium brand) vehicles at multi-brand dealerships.

  1. ^ Meyer, Donald E. (March 2009). "The First Century of GMC Truck History" (PDF). General Motors Heritage Center.