General Motors Truck Production at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant

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  • General Motors is making a new round of upgrades to its Fort Wayne Assembly plant to further increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups - especially crew cab models.
    “We are building Chevrolet and GMC crew cab pickups at record volume and mix levels to meet customer demand and the $24 million investment will allow us to build even more,” said Mary Barra, GM chairman and CEO. “The team here at Fort Wayne has done an outstanding job helping us satisfy customers throughout this launch. Our product ramp-up was very smooth and the quality has been exceptional. Crew cab sales have been very strong, and we are expanding customer choice with new models, more cab choices and innovative new powertrains.”
    Combined sales of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab pickups, which launched in the second half of 2018, were up 20 percent in the first quarter of 2019 versus a year ago. GM is projecting another significant increase for the second quarter. Customer deliveries of the double-cab models built in Fort Wayne began during the first quarter.
    The $24 million will be invested to further enhance the plant’s conveyors and other tooling to support the increased production. The work will be completed this summer. With today’s announcement, GM has invested more than $1.2 billion in the plant since 2015.
    Since 2009, GM has invested $23 billion in U.S. manufacturing - more than one-quarter of every dollar spent by automakers.

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  • @DavidBrown-qk5eh
    @DavidBrown-qk5eh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have a 2013 Silverado extended cab with a Dura Max made at Ft. Wayne. Other than a recall for the heater assembly in the DEF tank which GM fixed under warranty, I have had zero issues with my pick up. I realize it is hardly broken in at 120,000 miles but its been great so far. I"m sure it will be humming along at 250K. Always wanted to thank the folks who made my truck. If one of the folks who work at Ft. Wayne reads this, Thanks. Go GM. Go UAW. Go America.

    • @Warex06
      @Warex06 ปีที่แล้ว

      🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🦅 ⚙️ 🛻 🍔 🍟 🇻🇮🇵🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @jamesharrier6633
      @jamesharrier6633 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it's a 2500 or 3500, it was made in Flint, MI. 1500's are made in Ft. Wayne

    • @DavidBrown-qk5eh
      @DavidBrown-qk5eh หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a 2500 and most definitely made in Indiana. Sticker in the door confirms it. Extended cab not crew cab. In 2013 I do believe the extended’s were made in FW and crew cabs in flint.

  • @bk14nyc
    @bk14nyc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado BRAND NEW back in February 2015. What a GREAT 👍 TRUCK! Thank You America and to the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant!!!! NEVER had one Problem with it!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💥💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @myrhraivideo390
    @myrhraivideo390 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have worked for a GM stamping and assemblies supplier for over a decade. It was awesome to watch the video and be able to see where some of our parts go on the vehicle.

  • @mikef-gi2dg
    @mikef-gi2dg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man oh man. I installed some of the first Ethernet Back Bone cable, in this plant while it was under construction. I worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, as an installer. My Sliverado comes from the same plant. If you have never been in an assembly plant, and see how it works you have missed a sight to be sure. I pass this plant, south west of Fort Wayne, on my way to INDY, every Labor Day weekend, on the way to the U.S. Nationals. I think about that every time. WOW!

  • @stevezickefoose8563
    @stevezickefoose8563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    6:49 the robot applied weather caulking is amazing

  • @danwilhelm4237
    @danwilhelm4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    I transferred to this plant in 1986 from Wisconsin plant and built the first truck. I retired from there in 2007,great place to work!

    • @shawnmcclure7282
      @shawnmcclure7282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      u built the first 86?

    • @danwilhelm4237
      @danwilhelm4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@shawnmcclure7282 yes I did.

    • @Mrcharles.
      @Mrcharles. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s like a miniature city. Everyone’s doing something within the factory.

    • @yvonneflynn5427
      @yvonneflynn5427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Me too. I actually started at Electromotive Divison Of GM, LaGrange ILL. making Locomotive Train. I went to Janesville, WI. in 1984 then to Ft. Wayne In. in 1987. I retired on 3/1/2005. Lots of fonds memories. Union Workers are some of the most charitable givers in America. Being called lazy, and lowe-lifers by jealous detractors, and even beneficiaries of our good deeds notwithstanding. NOTE Ivan L. Flynn is the retiree, not Yvonne.

    • @63bbray
      @63bbray 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You did a great job on my '90 454SS.

  • @dougbadgley6031
    @dougbadgley6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad worked here in 1987-88. Really enjoyed the people and the fairly new plant at the time. Got in at Chrysler Kokomo in 1988. A lot shorter drive for him!

  • @Atomic.101
    @Atomic.101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My hometown Fort Wayne, Indiana!
    I used to drive past this plant.

  • @Mr91495osh
    @Mr91495osh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best vehicle I ever had was a 2003 Yukon. I drove it 14 years, 186,000 miles mostly in the Florida Keys and sold it for good money! One repair only, the fuel pump!

    • @garyfleming4101
      @garyfleming4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those LS motors hold up like no other

    • @marlonwongsy5702
      @marlonwongsy5702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same my chevrolet trailblazer 2.8 duramax diesel in phillippines chevrolet less expensive parts compare ford

    • @manlyman0623
      @manlyman0623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much was it, mines been buzzing so I'm sure it's time for a new one very soon

  • @stangnutlx
    @stangnutlx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    And here is where all the recall magic happens!

    • @billgates1682
      @billgates1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We're actually witnessing recalls being born!

    • @matrixvision14
      @matrixvision14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @mrhuevosjimenez2860
      @mrhuevosjimenez2860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its hard not to mess up on something you do around 600 times per day, 4-6 days a week, and 11 months per year.

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The assembly process isn’t where the problems are usually born. Screwing parts on over and over is not rocket science. The recalls are born in the design as well as subpar components.
      American workers can assemble as good of a product as any other country can which is why Toyota, Honda have succeeded in assembling vehicles here.

    • @OG_GeneralPerchie
      @OG_GeneralPerchie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      *Dan halen from squidbillies voice* Ladies and gentlemen, i present to you: PLANNED OBSOLESENCE

  • @crspcritter
    @crspcritter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My 1990 Silverado was built there . Best truck I ever had . Had it 20 years .

    • @crspcritter
      @crspcritter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      living in a desert 🤠❤️👍🏻 good year and truck -

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GM PRODUCTS ARE JUNK DUDE WHO U TRYIN TO FOOL

    • @tomhamilton9140
      @tomhamilton9140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bet the new ones wont last that long.

    • @scottrayhons2537
      @scottrayhons2537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is it now? People like to pay new vehicle taxes, insurance is high on new stuff and it does the same as 40 year old truck.

  • @wtf0101
    @wtf0101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Too all the brothers and sisters on the line keep up the good work👍screw all the ignorant haters out there

    • @21AirDrop
      @21AirDrop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in the Machinists union. I appreciate my union I just don’t appreciate how they defend lazy workers. I did the work for two people today and I resent it.

    • @antonmursid3505
      @antonmursid3505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antonmursid
      🇮🇩🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @luispantoja7487
    @luispantoja7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I weld every exhaust on these trucks down the road from this GM plant in FW at Faurecia so crazy to think I’ve probably welded every exhaust on that truck 🤯 proud to work automotive

    • @kaylazalansky5715
      @kaylazalansky5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well sir your welds are garbage I can’t even tell you how many failures I see at the dealer I work for lol

    • @luispantoja7487
      @luispantoja7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kayla Zalansky yeah unfortunately not many people take pride in their work like I do so their welds aren’t like mine 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @deSansidekreatif21
      @deSansidekreatif21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @robbyrob8349
      @robbyrob8349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kaylazalansky5715 Lol Yeah GM has very poor build quality, very unreliable, way too overpriced. It seems like GM buys it's tools, material from the Dollar store😂😂😂🤭🤭🤭

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  • @tyroneclarke1666
    @tyroneclarke1666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The assembly line is amazing. Those robots are something else. Gee a new Silverado is a must have vehicle. Cheers 🇦🇺

  • @brianburns7211
    @brianburns7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My 2012 2500HD was built here. It just turned 100K, and it has held up well. I’ve had no problems.I give you guys on the line credit for this.
    My family is a GM family. They all worked at the New Departure Hyatt bearing plant in Bristol, CT.

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2012 but it is just a 1500. It only has 48,000 miles. I have a 1998 Silverado that is the 2500HD if I need to haul something. The 2012 was garaged in Ct for a year after I bought it in Idaho. Then I drove it home to Alaska pulling a travel trailer.

    • @paulgrisez5834
      @paulgrisez5834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 2012 2500hd was also built there It just turned 31000 miles the other day

  • @jeffreymueller7397
    @jeffreymueller7397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like to see the vehicle truck built in AMERICA. I own a ford 2007 f150 built in AMERICA and i am proud of that fact . It has never let me down. It has 47.000 miles on it. I am german by birth but moved to america when i was 3. My father bought his chevy truck and it was great!!!!!!

  • @fredmartine674
    @fredmartine674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    After watching this video, I'm gonna go outside and work on my 1986 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Longbed 👍👌🇺🇸🌎..

    • @shanewilson8728
      @shanewilson8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm guessing that your poorly made Chevrolet Silverado is constantly breaking down. You need to get to a local Ford dealership immediately.

    • @fredmartine674
      @fredmartine674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shanewilson8728The 1986 Chevy was just sitting for a couple years and one day I started working on it and got it running again. I do have a newer Ford truck, same thing too lol. I enjoy working on them, maintaining them so I don't have to keep doing trade-ins. My 1986 Silverado is almost done to completion, next project is my 1971 Chevrolet C-10 that I inherited from my late Dad which I already bought some stuff for it.

  • @johnmilner7603
    @johnmilner7603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was a student and worked at GM for the summer and still worked at my PT job in a grocery store 21 hrs/wk, I worked in Parts & Service, then Security, then the Truck Plant all in Oshawa before getting into IT at GM.

    • @moonbounce
      @moonbounce 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry.

    • @johnmilner7603
      @johnmilner7603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      b conover what are you sorry about?

  • @samdiponio1007
    @samdiponio1007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There's a heck of lot more to it than what the video shows. I'd love to see the full version.

  • @haibinma4372
    @haibinma4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Involved in the powertrain system design 2 years ago for this T1XX truck, so happy to see my designed part in the production in this video.

    • @jadedjay7861
      @jadedjay7861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You did horrible work. The rear suspension on these trucks and the 8 speed transmission is garbage is both my 2019 RST and 2019 LTZ Z71. Last GM trucks I'll ever buy. 💯

    • @haibinma4372
      @haibinma4372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jadedjay7861 Don't know why you sound so angry. A car is built by thousands of engineers and one engineer can't change the whole story. You don't know me and don't know my job. So if you have any comments about GM, please make comment in the right place.

  • @donmunro144
    @donmunro144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Been in a few ford plants delivering parts. I would always be mesmerized watching what i could see. Would love to do a full plant tour.

  • @Jake4Life45
    @Jake4Life45 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They deserve every penny they get.

    • @bpslick4565
      @bpslick4565 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, because they'll soon be making ZERO. 😂😂😂

  • @qunicetoole7497
    @qunicetoole7497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a masterpiece video, it's good / neat to see how it all comes together at the GM Fort Wayne, Indiana truck assembly plant, & it's all in full effect/ action! wow... Those robots are phenomenal, working hand n hand on one Accord, I love the windshield robots though! matter of fact the whole assembly process is a thing of beauty to watch, add in the human touch, and it really makes it special, totally amazing! my 1995 Chevy Silverado reg. cab stepside which I still drive today in 2020, with 241,754 miles, was built at that plant, in May of '95, thanks for sharing the video.✌👍👍

  • @AcmeRacing
    @AcmeRacing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My '02 Silverado and my '14 Sierra both came from Fort Wayne Assembly. Took a tour of Ford F series truck assembly in Dearborn, but all they showed us was a few final assembly steps and QC just before they drove them out.

    • @1234cnl
      @1234cnl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      because the start of a ford plant is a junkyard

  • @northerniltree
    @northerniltree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Before this, I thought the Subway sandwich build video was amazing.

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a contrast between the degree of automation in this vehicle assembly plant and the BMW assembly plant. Is it any wonder we keep falling further and further behind in manufacturing? We better step up our game and fast.

  • @ronlheureux7623
    @ronlheureux7623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    If this video gave you a rush, then you, too, are a genuine gear head.

    • @ericzerkle5214
      @ericzerkle5214 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah it does.

    • @pzpinkslip123
      @pzpinkslip123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine the cars built 100% by hand. There is few out their.

    • @ronlheureux7623
      @ronlheureux7623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pzpinkslip123 I've seen countless one off cars hand built and that's very cool, but this is a different thing, altogether.

    • @losojosdehotspanish2162
      @losojosdehotspanish2162 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter Z supercars exotics such as Ferrari’s I think I could be wrong

    • @michaelbenoit248
      @michaelbenoit248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was trying to figure out what they were making. I think it’s the 1/2 ton trucks.

  • @kenlowe8659
    @kenlowe8659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 2016 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive 4 door 8’ box was manufactured in that plant. I also own a Chevy 2005 one ton 4 wheel drive 8’ ( bought it brand new, has 200,000 plus miles and still runs great ) and a Chevy 1985 1/2 ton 4 wheel drive long box. Chevrolet “ Like a rock “

  • @Diosesdepapel
    @Diosesdepapel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great Video !! Wow ... I work for a company making parts for GM , Ford , Fiat , BMW Nice to see how they put parts together !! Tks for Sharing

  • @johnmcardle5967
    @johnmcardle5967 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like the hardest working people are the engineers and programmers of the robots.

  • @alansmlth7989
    @alansmlth7989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Dad did this kind of work all his life back when the working conditions were more horrible for all factory workers. He is 79 years old now. it always bothered me how hard he worked and i know he suffered all those years just to support his family. To me ,Life is way to short to work like a Slave. There is easier ways to make money.

    • @joseAlvarado-jw4gw
      @joseAlvarado-jw4gw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      please share the secrets master

    • @scottrayhons2537
      @scottrayhons2537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joseAlvarado-jw4gw if you quit spending money fast...you dont have to make it as fast either. SIMPLE SOLUTION!

  • @stevenstair1068
    @stevenstair1068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Silverado was built here too , best truck I ever owned 👏👏👏

  • @xbesteverx1
    @xbesteverx1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I appreciated nobody talking over the video, nice change.

    • @workonitm8
      @workonitm8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And NO dreadful music blaring in the background.

  • @jamesbranham2217
    @jamesbranham2217 ปีที่แล้ว

    They need to have a reunion.. I worked there from 88 to 92.. made some friends.. Manny, Al, Carol and others..

  • @stolnpckup
    @stolnpckup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing. It was neat to see a truck being built. I know it is not the whole process. But it was still neat.

  • @brianwilson6403
    @brianwilson6403 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My last 2 trucks I've had came out of Ft. Payne.
    Both still going strong with eavh having over 330,000 miles.

  • @TheJmoniez1
    @TheJmoniez1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel comfortable saying my truck or a piece of my truck is in this video

    • @karenbaker9255
      @karenbaker9255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      People who ordered trucks used to come through, as their truck was being built. So nice to see and talk to them! They came from all over the country, to see their truck being built, and drive it home!

    • @TheJmoniez1
      @TheJmoniez1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karen Baker wish I could send someone who works there a picture ..... I would like to say the specs of my truck are rather unique

  • @MsJaxson123
    @MsJaxson123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the robots. I know they take away from human workers, but they are so cool too watch.

  • @scottyd980
    @scottyd980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for real sounds.

  • @Eklectic1
    @Eklectic1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've owned a 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 V8 and I currently own a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 1500 V8 both were assembled at the Fort Wayne Indiana assembly plant.
    I have designs on purchasing a new 2023 Silverado V8 and I am willing to travel to Indiana to get it.
    GM can keep that 4 cylinder nonsense.
    No offense to the hard working folks in the Silao Mexico assembly plant, but go Hoosiers!

  • @garryvee
    @garryvee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The industrial engineering is just extraordinary.

  • @xxfaide8511
    @xxfaide8511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got a job at the bedford powertrain plant don’t know what shift yet but i plan to go u til retirement so far it’s great

  • @georgeharleydavidsonrider156
    @georgeharleydavidsonrider156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Made in America 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 by my neighbors. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @mikesimmons9930
    @mikesimmons9930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Both my GMC Sierra's were assembled their. Both great trucks.

  • @RobertThomas-vr2qn
    @RobertThomas-vr2qn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I felt like i was watching them build my 2019 crew cab trailboss very cool

  • @billimplom6610
    @billimplom6610 ปีที่แล้ว

    my 2003 Silverado was built their. 138K miles west coast no rust good running truck.

  • @jasonmaddox8913
    @jasonmaddox8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love that these guys always seem to be looking somewhere else when assembling their part, like meh whatever it's just the engine 🤷‍♂️😂

    • @mstngken
      @mstngken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sky Pirate I would really say fords crap is not any better now Toyota on the other hand yep.

    • @antisocialsocialite3575
      @antisocialsocialite3575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As someone who works on the assembly line… when you’re doing 1 job for 8 hours for months even years at a time…😂 you get quite used to it.

  • @JT_8283
    @JT_8283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss building vehicles something about it coming in one side of the building as just a chassis and driving off the line a complete built vehicle at the other end is just satisfying

  • @davemccarthy8782
    @davemccarthy8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I have a 1979 Chevy truck and puts this new truck to shame it still runs this day I think the gas miles is about the same

    • @A-Z__124
      @A-Z__124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had a 1977 Silverado that got the same gas mileage as my 2005 Silverado.
      So sad what GM has become

    • @GreatLakesLogger
      @GreatLakesLogger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A-Z__124 ain't GM's fault. The EPA needs to pull their lower lip over their head and swallow.

    • @garyfleming4101
      @garyfleming4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your talking about a 79 that has somewhere between half or a third of the horsepower and weighs less having the same mpg. Wow must be proud

    • @awangsalleh1032
      @awangsalleh1032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreatLakesLogger IsIHi

    • @jaysmith179
      @jaysmith179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GreatLakesLogger I blame the Democraps. Watch gas will be 4 bucks a gallon this summer.

  • @butteredtoast529
    @butteredtoast529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Majority of the work is in Mexico now

  • @creamy9000
    @creamy9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm surprised at just how quiet it is moving all that around

    • @burnerloco4138
      @burnerloco4138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not as quite as you think. When you are inside it’s loud in most places. There are a few quiet spots.

    • @user-vb4tl8vk8c
      @user-vb4tl8vk8c 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      생산직4년대 이상 초등학교취업 안되요 대한민국 현실🤔

  • @Scott_MS
    @Scott_MS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the modern assembly line is amazing

  • @Jon5545455
    @Jon5545455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This seriously reminds me of the terminator

  • @sawboneiomc8809
    @sawboneiomc8809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice truck....I’ll stick to my paid off ‘94 7.3

  • @babydriver8134
    @babydriver8134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Too short. I want to see it ALL.

    • @georgebrandt6247
      @georgebrandt6247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I want to see the doors be assembled and much more

  • @cw7784
    @cw7784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only automotive brand that changes it trucks body style ever 3 days!!!!!

  • @randyfarr844
    @randyfarr844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Almost identical to the Arlington, Texas SUV assembly plant that I have been at for 42 years now.

    • @SDRacing88
      @SDRacing88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I toured that plant in 91 or 92 back when the Caprice was being built there.

    • @randyfarr844
      @randyfarr844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SDRacing88 I hardly remember that far back lol, it's 3 times the size now with 3 shifts around the clock 6 days a week and sometimes 7 days a week. It is the largest assembly plant in America, always hiring too.

    • @Mars-bl1ty
      @Mars-bl1ty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you see the wearing the Dallas hat in paint Dept.

    • @randyfarr844
      @randyfarr844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SDRacing88 When we built the LAST Monte Carlo the plant kept it for their indoor museum a white SS with T Tops

    • @mush_room_cloud
      @mush_room_cloud 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome 42 years, I bet you don't do shit now but walk around, talk to people, and bitch and complain. Meanwhile a younger guy who has a family is working as a temp to have the same opportunity. Tell me how hard is it to get your can through the turnstile?

  • @alexp362
    @alexp362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man those robots took a lot of jobs.

    • @BiggusDickus2
      @BiggusDickus2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep. They never call in, never have the brown bottle flu, and don't whine.

    • @alexp362
      @alexp362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BiggusDickus2 haha its true

    • @n9wox
      @n9wox 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robots are good for doing highly repetitive precision work, like welding and painting.

  • @timeout1569
    @timeout1569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    That's where my 1990 was built.

    • @johncholmes643
      @johncholmes643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Garbage then, and garbage today.

    • @ChickenC0re
      @ChickenC0re 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johncholmes643 There is a 1992 Silverado in my driveway with 267k miles and it starts and drives everyday. It's had its transmission rebuilt and has its share of problems, but I'm confident it will get me to work every day. It will still be running long after these trucks in this video are in the junkyard.

    • @moonbounce
      @moonbounce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChickenC0re Go back to sleep, it was only a dream.

    • @johncholmes643
      @johncholmes643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ChickenC0re
      I also have petrified wood in my landscape.

    • @timeout1569
      @timeout1569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johncholmes643 you must be a Ford guy. My condolences.

  • @hosea1320
    @hosea1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crew cab and regular cab assembled in Silao Mexico, Flint and Fort Wayne. I will take the ALL American assembled F 150 thank you!

  • @fredboat
    @fredboat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks, Enjoyed the video, Truck porn , Been a Chevy guy 50+ years. Got a red Fort Wayne one in the driveway. Runs dead smooth. GM stock $23, Ford $9.

    • @Mr.Beastforpresident
      @Mr.Beastforpresident 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      fredboat Ford is $150 BILLION in debt

    • @fredboat
      @fredboat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mr.Beastforpresident Thanks I had not seen that, Good old uper management How could any company operate with that debt,? . I know to big to fail. Yikes.

    • @Mr.Beastforpresident
      @Mr.Beastforpresident 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      fredboat How can they been in Business for over 100 years and the business still not be paid off?

  • @OgleBilly
    @OgleBilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2022 1500 is on the rails there now and my 2014 was built there as well. Thanks for your hard work! I’m sure I’ll enjoy my new RST

    • @OgleBilly
      @OgleBilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      May I add thanks from a fellow UAW member for a great truck and a job well done! BO from 2069

    • @OgleBilly
      @OgleBilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My RST has 3,000 trouble free miles now and getting free first oil change and check. The fuel mileage is out of this world! 25-34mpg! Thanks again!

  • @travisricks3436
    @travisricks3436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You’d think with mass production like this, everybody would be able to afford one.

    • @webman1956
      @webman1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Aaron-dp5kb Right, got to pay the CEO and send the work overseas.

    • @dutchman063
      @dutchman063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Travis Ricks: Not when those people are making $60 an hour

    • @ChickenC0re
      @ChickenC0re 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most people can afford a WT model, but no one buys one. They want a crew cab, 4wd, and V8 even if a regular cab 2wd V6 would do everything they'd ask for.

    • @mush_room_cloud
      @mush_room_cloud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dutchman063 I have been to this plant a lot. What they get for the little work they do is a slap in the face to the regular worker with a skill. I hope soon it all goes automated.

    • @mega-hb4re
      @mega-hb4re 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point.

  • @robertmccully2792
    @robertmccully2792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was in old Ford Plant in Milpitas CA doing some construction in early 80s... if you have not been in a plant this size you have not seen anything.. So huge they ride bikes in there to move around.

  • @jsboening
    @jsboening 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Didn’t see the part were they install the rust on the frame. Is that dealer installed?

    • @Dr.Westside
      @Dr.Westside 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      CRC heavy duty corrosion inhibitor . if you can be bothered to take an hour out of your life every three years to spray it on the underside you won't ever have a problem . 15 NY winters and counting .

    • @rogerrobertson2958
      @rogerrobertson2958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No just "CHEAP" import steel.

    • @A-Z__124
      @A-Z__124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All the undercoating in the world will not stop it from rotting away from the inside out

    • @Mr.Beastforpresident
      @Mr.Beastforpresident 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dr. Westside Can you spray it on exhaust pipes? Must it be painted?
      I live in the South but bought a truck that traveled to where it snows with salt

    • @JAMESYBOY.
      @JAMESYBOY. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jeff x think your talking about Toyota

  • @drmitofit2673
    @drmitofit2673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how they attach the thingamabob to the doohickey!

    • @garyfleming4101
      @garyfleming4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡

  • @Tmax-ub5br
    @Tmax-ub5br 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What happens when say you make a mistake on the line as everything is moving. That's what would worry me. But fascinating to watch .

    • @johncholmes643
      @johncholmes643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You get fired.

    • @wb3161
      @wb3161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It just keeps on going and it either gets fixed after it’s off the line or at the dealer

    • @tstocker6926
      @tstocker6926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At a Toyota plant , they'd stop the line and fix the problem

    • @moonbounce
      @moonbounce 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tstocker6926 Sure they would.

    • @tstocker6926
      @tstocker6926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@moonbounce watch a document on Toyota , they actually care about quality, unlike US companies who seek quarterly profit

  • @__on_
    @__on_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    real cool stuff, i believe we need to thank henry ford for the way stuff was made, also he may have been 1st employer to give employees 8 hour shifts and weekends off

    • @fishyhobby3697
      @fishyhobby3697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      10_4_ on_420 old late henry ford also spied on his employees while they were at home, did they drink or not.. he maybe been inovativne, but was a POS.

  • @antyuandraper349
    @antyuandraper349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Talk about precision 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @evertonantonioangelosouza5789
    @evertonantonioangelosouza5789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GM MAQUINISSIMA PODEROSISSIMA PERFEITISSIMA DE ALTISSIMO PERFORMANCE, DESEMPENHO, MUITISSIMAS QUALIDADES SUPERIORSISSIMAS, MUITISSIMAS TECNOLOGIAS AVANÇADISSIMAS, RESISTENTISSIMO, LUXUOSISSIMO, CONFORTAVEL, DOMINANTE EM TUDO, ESTABILIDADE, AMANTE DE ALTISSIMA VELOCIDADES, MUITISSIMAS PERSONALIDADES, DIRIGIBILIDADE, IMBATIVEL, INDISCUTIVELMENTE O MELHORSISSIMO EM TUDO, SHOW DEMAIS, 10, SUPERAÇAO, SENSACIONAL, LINDISSIMO, EXCELENTISSIMO, MAIOR POTENCIA MUNDIAL, REINA ABSOLUTISSIMO, PROTAGONISTA, CELEBRIDADE E ETCS

  • @toobglued
    @toobglued 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    the software for the line must be beyond the word complex

  • @paulradice3534
    @paulradice3534 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have 2018 reg cab that came from here.
    Awesome 👍

  • @roncoburn7771
    @roncoburn7771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That was a cool video that’s where my truck was built

    • @Carbon225
      @Carbon225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine as well! I love my z71 Denali

  • @labradogs1
    @labradogs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks for doing it. The order of operations is a little messed up in the paint shop, but it's all there. Thanks again.

  • @zeppelin67637
    @zeppelin67637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When the paint booth looks more like a car wash. lol

    • @walterbatman7949
      @walterbatman7949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hats off to these hard workers
      Always owned GM trucks but I am sorry the 2020 body style is a total disgrace to Silverado and Sierra I have a 2014 Silverado I will keep it on the road as long as I can till they change this style I will go to a different brand

    • @RudiRudi-oh5ff
      @RudiRudi-oh5ff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lin67637

  • @r1mein54
    @r1mein54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2006 GMC Sierra SLE was built there, 199,9XX miles now. Got it with 357 miles on it and only thing that I did not like is the thin roof with no bracing to stop it from vibrating in a high wind or wave shock from a semi.

  • @zackestes1
    @zackestes1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    If you look closely you can already see the rocker panels and cab corners starting to rust lol

    • @Lmg_0920
      @Lmg_0920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least it’s not a ram

    • @willie9397
      @willie9397 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      its bent, The frame that is

    • @andrewcolsen
      @andrewcolsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At least it isn’t a Ford

    • @henrymiller7743
      @henrymiller7743 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not if you wash then
      Out like ppl should on my 2019 I wash those areas out two times a week in the winter time

    • @abelledesmaoju4488
      @abelledesmaoju4488 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Да

  • @MMID303
    @MMID303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 2015 Silverado regular cab was made there!

  • @tommyfisher1912
    @tommyfisher1912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well it’s not like Illinois were jobs are beginning to scarce!

    • @andrewcolsen
      @andrewcolsen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tommy Fisher Fort Wayne is in Indiana

    • @tommyfisher1912
      @tommyfisher1912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andyco79 what does that has to do with Illinois

  • @Earnest_walkins
    @Earnest_walkins 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime.

  • @fabiodejesuscamargoeletricista
    @fabiodejesuscamargoeletricista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic line of production GM conglatulation for The your vídeo!

    • @zainalbahrudin7382
      @zainalbahrudin7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      jalan tol biayanya dari mana apa jasa marga atau pengembang atau pemerintah

  • @leeandadaelliott
    @leeandadaelliott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someday your grandkids will watch this video and marvel at the fact that actual humans worked on building cars in the distant past. Compare this assembly plant to one of the early Ford assembly plants. The later had so many people working you could barely see the machines.

    • @rmp608
      @rmp608 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never....the union will never give away jobs

  • @tschamp2020
    @tschamp2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Neat video, thanks for sharing

  • @LoydChampion
    @LoydChampion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to tour the tuck plant in Flint, MI one time... pretty cool operation... but nothing like the Toyota plant.. WOW.

  • @eliassolo4178
    @eliassolo4178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I can work there

  • @christianguenther1276
    @christianguenther1276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sooner or later ALL these plants will be 100% automated, enjoy your job while you still have one. Companies don't need to pay robots, no sick leave, and no wages.

    • @scdevon
      @scdevon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It won't be long now, either. It's pretty obvious just watching this footage. Save your money now while you can. Like 50% of your income, not $187 bucks a month.

    • @shanewilson8728
      @shanewilson8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is that if every job becomes automated then, nobody will be able to buy products or services. How do you sell vehicles or any other product when nobody has jobs because of automation. It going to bite them back in the ass.

  • @Ms77check
    @Ms77check 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The more the newer trucks come out the more you gonna need a rocket Scientist to work on them!

  • @lynheydt3304
    @lynheydt3304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That explains a lot why those transmission bolts are so hard to get to and many other components.

  • @MadsWorld34
    @MadsWorld34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I will never own another new GM product. I bought my first new chevy 4x4 truck in 1978 my 2nd in 1987 my 3rd in 2000 when it got wrecked my bought my 4th in 2004. drove it home 8.9 total on the truck and it never left my driveway again under its own power. after fighting with Gm dealer 6 days later when they did come to look at it the idiot locked the keys in it 3 times messed up my paint job and the 3rd time just busted the wide window out of it. I told the you just bought this truck back. after I got a lawyer involved I got my money back and been with ford ever since. but when you give 20k CASH for a truck and drive it 8.9 miles and they don't want to fix it. I think it was because I paid cash. and I called them with in 20 minutes of leaving the dealer. but I liked the video its cool how it all works.

    • @Questchaun
      @Questchaun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen Glen. That's why I never pay cash.

    • @joejones6968
      @joejones6968 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lies. GM has an obligation, and a promise. As well as the union would have never allowed it. Next time, speak to Corporate, not your friendly Chevrolet dealership. The dealership is not authorized or given clearance. As far as you paying cash, GM could careless. You are still a valued customer, no matter how you acquire a GM product.

    • @michaeljones8079
      @michaeljones8079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make a payment or two then pay it off.

    • @bobolulu7615
      @bobolulu7615 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Glen. You obviously like GM trucks and that in itself is a great thing.

    • @MadsWorld34
      @MadsWorld34 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobolulu7615 gm is all i ever owned until 2004

  • @victorvaqueravaquera2627
    @victorvaqueravaquera2627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me encantaría trabajar para esa empresa siempre me a gustado todo lo que sea de camionetas se mira qué es un gran equipo

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was beautiful to watch!✌😎👍

    • @georgeharleydavidsonrider156
      @georgeharleydavidsonrider156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anibal Babilonia
      American manufacturing at its best. 💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

    • @anibalbabilonia1867
      @anibalbabilonia1867 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgeharleydavidsonrider156 you got that right brother!✊😎👍🇺🇲

  • @bulgingbattery2050
    @bulgingbattery2050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daddy worked at one of these plants way back in the 1970s

  • @jonasgrumby1093
    @jonasgrumby1093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    the rocker panels and cab corners are still gonna rust out

    • @jonasgrumby1093
      @jonasgrumby1093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy Toyota or Nissan

    • @PanM8
      @PanM8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jonasgrumby1093 why?

    • @Andrew-ms8md
      @Andrew-ms8md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Better than having the frame rust out like Toyotas

    • @Andrew-ms8md
      @Andrew-ms8md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yes and please buy Nissan. But come back when you have to replace your transmission because of faulty hoses causing transmission fluid and coolant to mix

    • @1dollarten
      @1dollarten 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonasgrumby1093 The frames rot out on those

  • @boydmerriman
    @boydmerriman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. These guys have to pay attention to detail and not fall asleep on the job. Just miss one bolt or add on and you're screwed!
    Also interesting that GMC and Chevy, Sierra and Silverado, all on the exact same line right behind each other. And we're paying more for GMC? But I do like these trucks. I want one, but they are pricey as all trucks are now.

  • @floydhelms44
    @floydhelms44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing, simply amazing!

  • @richardmoreno1338
    @richardmoreno1338 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very Awesome to watch...I have a 98 Chevy Silverado it's my Green Manalishi, now i want to go out and buy one:)

    • @danwilhelm4237
      @danwilhelm4237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also have a green Silverado, I call him the Greenerado, ha!

  • @n9wox
    @n9wox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Removal is in reverse order of installation.

    • @Lesrevesdhiver
      @Lesrevesdhiver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So removing the entire body off the chassis shouldn't take more than a few minutes?

  • @displayfireworks
    @displayfireworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 2015 Silverado regular cab 6 cylinder all white came from here, a WT 2WD. I like a basic Chevy regular cab truck. I am amazed at the power the 6 cylinder has. The speedo goes to 140 mph. I tried to get there but they governed it out at around 105 or I bet it would have made it. LOL

  • @mayhemmike1789
    @mayhemmike1789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Then the check engine light comes on @ 1500 miles😒😒😒

    • @1dollarten
      @1dollarten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gas cap is loose

    • @Rodeo32145
      @Rodeo32145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops put diesel fuel in a gas truck.

    • @cammedls3532
      @cammedls3532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This isn't a dodge

    • @scott250r2
      @scott250r2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your a dip shit dude.

    • @kenorlyn
      @kenorlyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ford guy, you an tell

  • @larrytate5605
    @larrytate5605 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video,..thanx for sharing.