GMC, formerly known as GMC Truck, is a brand name used on trucks, vans, and SUVs marketed in North America and the Middle East by General Motors. In January, 2007, GMC was GM's 2nd largest selling light vehicle division after Chevrolet, ahead of Pontiac. GMC Logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ... A division of a business entity is a portion of that business that operates under a different name. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... A holding company is a company that owns part, all, or a majority of other companies outstanding stock. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume as of 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... This article is about brands in marketing. ... “Lorry” redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume as of 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... Pontiac is a marque of automobile produced by General Motors and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 1926 to the present. ...

History

GMC Truck, from a 1919 advertisement

In 1901, Max Grabowski established a company called the "Rapid Motor Vehicle Company", which developed some of the earliest commercial trucks ever designed. The trucks utilized one-cylinder engines. In 1909, the company was purchased by General Motors to form the basis for the General Motors Truck Company, from which GMC Truck was derived. Truck Image, cropped from GMC Trucks advertisment, from June, 1919 National Geographic Magazine. ... Truck Image, cropped from GMC Trucks advertisment, from June, 1919 National Geographic Magazine. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ...

Another independent manufacturer purchased by GM that same year was Reliance Motor Car Company. Rapid & Reliance were merged in 1911, and in 1912 the marque "GMC Truck" was first shown at the New York International Auto Show. Some 22,000 trucks were produced that year, though GMC's contribution to that total was a mere 372 units. The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ...

In 1916, a GMC Truck crossed the country from Seattle to New York City in thirty days, and in 1926, a 2-ton GMC truck was driven from New York to San Francisco in 5 days and 30 minutes. During the Second World War, GMC Truck produced 600,000 trucks for use by the U.S. military. City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... The Military of the United States, also known as the United States Armed Forces, is structured into five branches consisting of the: United States Army United States Marine Corps United States Navy United States Air Force United States Coast Guard Reserves United States National Guard United States Army Reserve United...

In 1925, GM purchased the controlling interest in Yellow Coach, a bus manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois which was founded by John D. Hertz. After purchasing the remaining portion in 1943, GM renamed it GM Truck and Coach Division, and it manufactured transit and inter-urban buses in Canada and the United States until the 1980s. GM faced increased competition in the late 1970s and 1980s and stopped producing buses soon after. In 1987, GMC later sold their bus models to Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (also under Motor Coach Industries in Canada) and later NovaBus. Yellow Coach was founded in 1923 as a subsidiary of the Yellow Cab Company by John D. Hertz and was an early player in bus manufacturing in the United States. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... John Hertz, 1899 John D. Hertz (April 10, 1879 - 1961) was an American businessman, thoroughbred racehorse owner, and philanthropist. ... For other uses, see Bus (disambiguation). ... TMC was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico. ... Motor Coach Industries International Inc. ... A Nova LFS operated by Grand River Transit. ...

In 2002, GMC released a book entitled, GMC: The First 100 Years, that explained the company's complete history.

GMC currently manufactures SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty trucks. In the past, GMC also produced fire trucks, ambulances, heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, motorhomes, and transit buses. A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... A fire engine of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, England. ... An ambulance in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico A Helicopter used as an Ambulance. ... ... Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a broad term used to describe a large enclosed piece of equipment with wheels designed to be moved from place to place for people to temporarily live in and be protected from the elements while away from their permanent domicile. ... For other uses, see Bus (disambiguation). ...

Although GMC and Chevrolet trucks are almost identical, their differences have varied throughout the years. Traditionally, the GMC has had different trim from the Chevrolet (i.e. grill, emblems, etc.), larger engine options, and a generally higher price. Between 1962 and 1972, most GMC vehicles were equipped with quad-headlights, while their Chevrolet counterparts were equipped with dual-headlights. Starting in 1973, with GM’s introduction of the new "rounded line" series trucks, GMC and Chevrolet trucks became even more similar, ending production of GMC’s quad-headlight models, and setting the standard for the Chevrolet/GMC line of trucks for over thirty years. During this period, the sister models of the two companies (Silverado/Sierra, Blazer/Jimmy, Tahoe/Yukon, etc) shared everything except trims and price. GM has recently begun a divergence in design between the two lines with the 2007 model Silverados and Sierras, which have slight differences in the shapes of their body panels and overall looks. Silverado is an American Western feature film, first released on July 10, 1985. ... Look up sierra in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... It has been suggested that Sportcoat be merged into this article or section. ... Look up Jimmy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest (1645 feet/501 m), largest and highest (6229 feet/1898 m), and bluest lakes in the United States. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Chevrolet Silverado from Chevrolet (along with its GMC counterpart, the GMC Sierra), is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sierra. ...

Today, for the most part, GMC offers the same trucks available under the Chevrolet brand. A Sprint, for example, was a rebadged Chevrolet El Camino, the Sierra is a rebadged Chevrolet Silverado, etc. In the United States GMC is usually sold by dealers in combination with Buick or Pontiac, typically at lower volumes than the equivalent Chevrolet trucks. GMC trucks are positioned as the Professional Grade versions of the equivalent Chevrolet vehicles. GMC's trucks, vans, and SUVs offer more options and standard features than Chevrolet, while Chevrolet is often offered as an entry-level car. In Canada, GMC is sold by Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealerships, usually at volumes equivalent or greater than the comparable Chevrolet trucks. Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... The Chevrolet El Camino, a car-based small pickup truck built by Chevrolet in the United States, was produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero. ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... The Chevrolet El Camino (Spanish translation The Road) was a car-like pick-up built by Chevrolet in the United States from 1959 to 1987. ... This redirect page is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... The Chevrolet Silverado from Chevrolet (along with its GMC counterpart, the GMC Sierra), is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors. ...

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In 2007, GMC introduced the Acadia, a crossover SUV, which is the company's first unibody vehicle. The 2007 model year equivalent model from Saturn is the Outlook. Image File history File links Snap0430. ... Image File history File links Snap0430. ... The GMC Acadia (and the similar Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook) is a crossover SUV. The three vehicles share the new GM Lambda platform. ... A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ... Monocoque (French for single shell) or unibody is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

GMC models

• Pickup
  • C and K Series (1973 - 1999) - half, three-quarters, and one-ton trucks, with Sierra, Sierra Grande, High Sierra, and Sierra Classic trim lines
  • Caballero (1978 - 1987)
  • Canyon (2004 - Current)
  • Sierra (1999 - Current)
  • Sonoma (1982 - 2003)
  • Sprint (1971-1977)
  • Syclone (1991)
• Van
  • Handi-Van (1964-1970)
  • Handi-Bus (1964-1970)
  • Safari (1985 - 2005)
  • Savana (1996 - Current)
  • Vandura (1970 - 1996)
  • Rally
• SUV
  • Acadia (2007)
  • Envoy (2002 - Current)
  • Jimmy (1969 - 2005)
  • Tracker (Sold in Canada only)
  • Typhoon (1992 - 1993)
  • Suburban (1937 - 1999), renamed Yukon XL (2000 - Current)
  • Yukon (1992 - Current)
• Heavy duty trucks
  • DLR/F/Crackerbox (1959 - 1968)
  • B-Series (Heavy-Duty Low Cab Forward Trucks of the 1960's)
  • HM 9500 (1965 - 1976)
  • JH 9500 (1971 - 1978)
  • Astro 95 (1968 - 1988)
  • General (1977 - 1988)
  • Brigadier (1978 - 1988)
• Medium duty trucks
  • TopKick (1980 - 1996; 2003 - Present)
  • L-Series/Steel Tilt Cab
  • B-Series (School Buses)
  • T-series
  • W-series
  • Forward
  • P-Chassis
  • S-Series (School Buses)
• Transit bus
  • "Old-look" buses (1940 - 1969)
  • New Look Coaches/Fishbowl (1959-1986)
  • RTS (1977- 1987)
  • Classic (1982-1987)
• Intercity bus
  • PD-4104 (1953-59)
  • PD-4501 Scenicruiser (1954-56)
  • PD-4106 (1960-65)
  • "Buffalo" bus models (1966-1980)
    • PD4107 (1966-69)
    • PD4108 (1970-72)
    • PD4903 (1968-69)
    • PD4905 (1970-72)
    • P8M4108A (1972-1978)
    • P8M4905A (1972-1978)
    • H8H649 (1979-80)

• Motorhome
  • GMC motorhome (1973 - 1978)

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The Chevrolet Van was one of several vans made by General Motors for North America. ... The GMC Safari, counterpart to the Chevrolet Astro, has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 1985. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chevrolet Express (or E-Series) is a full-size van from General Motors. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... 1996 GMC Vandura The GMC Vandura, also sold as the Chevy Van, was a full-size van produced by GMC from 1970 (introduced in April 1970 as 1971 models), up until 1996. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... General Motors has made many vans for North America, encompassing several platforms and nameplates. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... The GMC Acadia (and the similar Buick Enclave and Saturn Outlook) is a crossover SUV. The three vehicles share the new GM Lambda platform. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The GMC Envoy is an SUV from the GMC marque of General Motors. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The Chevrolet Blazer (and similar GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada) was an early SUV from General Motors. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Suzuki Escudo. ... The Typhoon was a high-performance version of the GMC Jimmy SUV. Produced in 1992 and 1993, the Typhoon was based on the 1991 GMC Syclone pickup truck. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... The Suburban is one of the longest-lived automobile nameplates in the United States. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The Suburban is one of the longest-lived automobile nameplates in the United States. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The Chevrolet Tahoe (and similar GMC Yukon) is a full-size SUV from General Motors. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... “Lorry” redirects here. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... The Chevrolet Titan (and similar GMC Astro 95) were heavy-duty Class 8 cabover trucks made by General Motors between 1968 and 1988. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Chevrolet Bison (and similar GMC General) were heavy-duty Class 8 trucks made by General Motors between 1977 and 1988. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Chevrolet Bruin (and similar GMC Brigadier) were heavy-duty trucks made by General Motors between 1978 and 1988. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... “Lorry” redirects here. ... The Chevrolet Kodiak (and similar GMC Topkick and Isuzu H-Series) is a line of large trucks from General Motors. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... The GMC B-Series was a class 7, medium duty chassis-cowl produced by General Motors (GM) for the school bus industry. ... An Isuzu Elf truck in Thailand An Isuzu Elf truck at Valvettithurai fish market in Sri Lanka, May 2004 The Isuzu Elf (kana:いすゞ・エルフ) is a line of light-duty commercial vehicle produced by Isuzu. ... Photo courtesy of Wayne Bus Enthusiasts group on Yahoo Advertisement for 1973 Wayne Lifeguard School Bus on Ford chassis. ... A Volvo articulated bus in contract service for Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, operated by Virginia Overland Transportation, an urban-suburban bus line, in 2003 A transit bus (also known as a commuter bus) in the United States is usually operated by an urban-suburban bus line, a governmental... 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Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... The Bus, established by Mayor Frank Fasi, is Honolulus only public transit system. ... Greyhounds 1954 Scenicruiser was one of its most popular buses. ... GM Buffalo bus is the slang term for several models of intercity motorcoaches built by the GM Truck and Coach Division of the General Motors Corporation at Pontiac, Michigan between 1966 and 1980. ... Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a broad term used to describe a large enclosed piece of equipment with wheels designed to be moved from place to place for people to temporarily live in and be protected from the elements while away from their permanent domicile. ... The GMC motorhome was built from 1973 to 1978 in Pontiac, Michigan. ... Budget Truck Rental, LLC is the second largest truck rental company in the continental United States of America with around 2,800 businesses and 32,000 trucks across the country. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... It has been suggested that International Harvester be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about a truck manufacturer. ...

See also

• List of automobile manufacturers
• Orion Bus Industries
• Gillig Corporation
• Millennium Transit Services LLC
• Motor Coach Industries
• Neoplan USA
• New Flyer Industries
• North American Bus Industries
• Nova Bus
• Prevost Car

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References

External links

• GMC Homepage
• Canadian GMC Homepage
• GMC (automobile) at the Open Directory Project
• Old GMC Trucks
• Blogspot GMC Truck
• GMC to add minivan, GM to discontinue others.
• The 60-66 GMC Guy
• GMC Discussion Board

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