Who Owns Chevrolet?

What does General Motors own?
General Motors owns four automotive brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. The company also owns GM Financial (captive finance), Cruise (autonomous vehicles), and OnStar (connected vehicle services). GM operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China (through joint ventures), Brazil, and South Korea. GM previously owned Pontiac, Saturn, Saab, Hummer, and Opel/Vauxhall, all of which were divested or discontinued.

Is General Motors publicly traded?
Yes, General Motors is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker GM. The company relisted on the NYSE in November 2010 following its emergence from bankruptcy in 2009. GM has no controlling shareholder, and its shares are held primarily by institutional investors. The U.S. government sold its remaining stake in GM in 2013. As of December 31, 2025, the company had 904 million shares outstanding.

What is General Motors' annual revenue?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), GM reported revenue of $185.0 billion, down 1.3% from FY2024. EBIT-adjusted was $12.7 billion, at the high end of guidance. Net income was $2.7 billion, reduced by more than $7.2 billion in special charges primarily related to EV capacity realignment. Adjusted EPS was $10.60. The company generated $10.6 billion in adjusted automotive free cash flow.

Who is the CEO of General Motors?
Mary Barra has served as Chairman and CEO since January 2014, making her the first female CEO of a major global automaker. She joined GM in 1980 as a co-op student and rose through the engineering and manufacturing ranks. Under her leadership, GM delivered a 54% total return for shareholders in 2025 and announced a 20% dividend increase and new $6 billion share repurchase authorization for 2026.

What is GM's 2026 guidance?
For 2026, GM projects EBIT-adjusted of $13.0-$15.0 billion, net income of $10.3-$11.7 billion, EPS-diluted of $11.00-$13.00, and adjusted automotive free cash flow of $9.0-$11.0 billion. The company expects North America adjusted profit margins to return to 8-10%, up from 6.8% in 2025. CEO Barra stated that 2026 "should be an even better year for GM."

Who founded General Motors?
General Motors was founded by William Crapo Durant on September 16, 1908, in Flint, Michigan. Durant was a successful carriage manufacturer who had acquired Buick Motor Company in 1904 and used it as the foundation for GM. Alfred P. Sloan Jr. subsequently became the dominant figure in GM's management and is credited with developing the multi-brand strategy.

Where is General Motors headquartered?
General Motors is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The company has been significantly downsizing its headquarters, a move expected to save tens of millions of dollars annually. GM operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil, and South Korea, among other locations.