GM Q1 Sales Drop 9.7% as Silverado Tops Sales, EVs Falter
General Motors sold 626,429 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 9.7% year-over-year decline, led by an 8% gain in Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sales at 84,401 units. Electrified models underperformed, with the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 791 units and Silverado EV sales down 41% to 1,406.
1. Q1 2026 Sales Overview
General Motors sold 626,429 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 9.7% decrease from the prior year quarter, citing severe weather and challenging year-ago comparisons as primary factors for the drop.
2. Top-Selling Models
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 led the lineup with 84,401 pickups sold, marking an 8% increase, while the Chevrolet Equinox reached 61,398 units (-13%) and the GMC Sierra light-duty pickup totaled 51,857 units (-2%).
3. EV Performance Struggles
Electrified offerings lagged behind: the newly released Chevrolet Bolt EV logged 791 sales, the Chevrolet Silverado EV fell 41% to 1,406 units, and GMC Sierra EV deliveries declined 3.1% to 1,288.
4. Discontinued and Niche Models
Several legacy and niche models posted minimal sales, including 137 Chevrolet Malibus, 127 Cadillac XT4s, 1,273 medium-duty Silverado trucks (-37%) ahead of production end, and 857 Low Cab Forward commercial units.