GM announced the termination of Chevrolet car sales in China

General Motors (GM) has announced the termination of sales of Chevrolet cars in China, where the brand has been present for almost 21 years. As reported by CarNewsChina on August 11, citing Chinese media, the concern will maintain production in China and reorient it to export.

GM China reported that Chevrolet cars will continue to be produced at the facilities of the joint venture with SAIC Motor, but the main focus will be the supply of cars to the markets of the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico and the Asia-Pacific region. According to the Chinese Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Chevrolet exports from China increased by 6.9% in the first half of the year, to 6.9 thousand vehicles.

The decision fits into the updated strategy of the partnership between GM and SAIC, extended until 2047. The companies also announced plans to launch at least 30 new energy source (NEV) models by 2030, focusing on the Cadillac and Buick brands.

Chevrolet's position in the Chinese market has noticeably weakened in recent years. In 2014, sales exceeded 760,000 vehicles, but by 2025 they had decreased to less than 9,000 units. Among the reasons are increased competition from local manufacturers, a sharp market shift to electric vehicles, and controversial product policies, including the introduction of three—cylinder engines. Representatives of the concern stressed that Chevrolet will continue to provide comprehensive after-sales services to more than 7.5 million car owners in China.

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Earlier, on March 26, Skoda announced its withdrawal from China. For many years, it was the brand's largest sales market: in the second half of the 2010s, sales exceeded 300,000 vehicles. However, by the end of 2025, the volume of Skoda sales in the local market has decreased to only 15 thousand cars.