GMC models like the Sierra 1500 and the Yukon XL have become fixtures of the Myrtle Beach and Carolina Forest roads, and drivers can’t get enough of these powerhouse vehicles! But if you want to dive a little deeper, who owns GMC? The answer is General Motors. General Motors is the umbrella company that also owns Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. And if you want to see why this brand has stood the test of time, we encourage you to keep reading — and stop by Hadwin-White Buick GMC, Inc. to see the latest models up close!
Before there was GMC, there was Rapid Motor Company. Founded by Grabowsky in 1902, Rapid Motor Company was a pioneer in the field of pickup trucks. Following immense success, the Rapid Motor Company was acquired by General Motors in 1909. This led to the debut of the first mass-produced truck built by GMC, which sold well over 22,000 models! GMC continued to carve out its reputation for powerhouse vehicles, eventually becoming one of the leading providers of military trucks during WWII — a total of 600,000 in all!
While GMC has remained headquartered in Detroit, Michigan for generations, the operations have spread throughout North America. Where is GMC made? Take a look at where some of your favorite models are manufactured and assembled:
We’ve gone through the basics of who owns GMC and where is GMC made, but if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us online! Our experts can give you all the information that you need about the latest lineup, and we’d be happy to get you behind the wheel of a new or used model. Stop by our showroom near Red Hill to continue your GMC research!
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