“Milestones like these are met only through the dedication, determination and skill of our employees,” said John Urbanic, plant executive director. “We can’t thank our employees enough for what they do every day. We build each vehicle as if it were our own and value every customer.”

Arlington Assembly has produced many iconic vehicles over its 70-year history, including the Pontiac Chieftain, Chevrolet Bel Air, Pontiac GTO, Cadillac Brougham, and Buick Regal. The plant converted to truck production in 1997, and a stamping facility that produces all the major exterior and mating interior panels was added to the site in 2012. In 2019, the plant produced its 12 millionth vehicle.

The plant has undergone numerous investments over the years, totaling $1.9 billion since 2014. A thoroughly modernized body shop, equipped with 1,450 robotic welders, was initiated in 2020.

The assembly team works three shifts, six days a week to keep up with demand, and the plant assembles more than 1,350 vehicles per day. It exports vehicles to over 30 countries. At 6 million total square feet, the factory is one of GM’s largest assembly plants. It contains more than 20 miles of conveyors.

GMs employs over 9,000 people in Texas and generated nearly $1.2 billion in taxable wages in 2023. Additionally, GM works with 550 suppliers and has over 300 dealers in Texas.