GM Sales Down 18%... Anybody surprised?

[arkentect]

Originally Posted by Lacpac

Malibu sales are up because of the huge redesign. Truck sales are strong as ever.
Ford reduced the weight of it's hefty pick-ups roughly 700 pounds by going to Aluminum, but nobody ever mentions they are only 80 pounds lighter than a GMC since GMC has been using High Strength Steel, which is light and strong.

Too bad insurance costs for the new F-150 are sky rocketing based on the repair cost of aluminum body panels.

In regards to the drop in sales for GM. I honestly believe its actually the lack of model variety and good looks. Other than the new Impala, Colorado, and corvette (maybe the 6th Gen Camaro), the rest of GMs lineup is BORING. And to go along with the boring looks comes GM's BORING color pallet for cars. Now I know that my Camaro is on the more extreme side for color selection, however, when you drive onto a Dealer lot and almost fall asleep walking down the new car lines, that says something. "CONGRATS on your new car! Your color choices are Silver, Beige, Black, White, Beige#2, Burgundy, and Navy Blue"

In terms of variety, all new models share the same grill shape, same body creases and even some have the same taillights lol. New for 2017 though I believe their coming out with a Beige#3 for those of you that are feeling adventurous.

[Royal Tiger]

We refer to that as "taupe" mister!!!!


Beige #3 was already taken.......

[GetYouOne]

Did we ever find out the resolution with the catch can? I mean dude comes on here writes a novel, sign a petition, donated money, and Stacey pickets out front of GM.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

GM is probably like any other employer, blame the sales force instead of management.

[grahak2]

I think they are spending too much on advertising. When I am watching tv I see the same truck commercial or malibu commercial every 5 minutes. Even if they don't pay any extra for all the air time it is overkill. Dodge is doing the same thing with the chargers and challengers. I mean I haven't ever seen a Camaro commercial and they still sell. At least 5th gens did.

Kevin

[Mr. Stacy]

Originally Posted by todd69gs

Hate to say it but I'm sorry I signed the petition now. Now I'm being flooded with emails every time you go on another rant about GM. Time to opt out.
We all know the catch can was a raw deal but somehow trying to connect the dots with a sales dip is laughable. Like a previous poster mentioned a monthly drop a year after a record month is very common.
You should probably sell your Camaro so you can sleep at night.

Sounds to me like you need to find some direction in your life. Good luck with that. JMHO as always.

[Mr. Stacy]

Originally Posted by Silver14

Not only do none of us have any control over the situation, none of us even know the complete details of the situation. It is absolutely fascinating that someone with no dog in the fight has let a warranty denial on a modified car thousands of miles away get them so wound up.

You seem to be easily "fascinated".

[JLSuperfly]

Originally Posted by GetYouOne

Did we ever find out the resolution with the catch can? I mean dude comes on here writes a novel, sign a petition, donated money, and Stacey pickets out front of GM.

I think the OP just decided to rebuild his motor.

[snarky]

uh..no that is yr over yr vs last May. sales remain at record levels. plateau perhaps. the end of GM? nah. i bought the stock on this dip. goes ex div next week. yields 5%.

[Stormcloak]

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Et tu, Brute? Wow, how quickly some turn on Mr. Stacy. If it were my botched warranty, I'd want The Dude (or someone like him) on my side.

+1.

[68rssscamaro]

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Et tu, Brute? Wow, how quickly some turn on Mr. Stacy. If it were my botched warranty, I'd want The Dude (or someone like him) on my side.

x2.

[shrinkdoc]

And Mary Bera just got a big bonus in April. Whats wrong with that picture?

[Mkn95u0]

unfortunately, the catch can ordeal is not enough to deter me from purchasing another GM. For one, it is basically the essential rule to modifying your car, you risk the possibility of voiding the warranty whether it be a muffler, radio, or a catch can (as they have demonstrated)

Don't take this as me agreeing with GM denying the warranty, i still think that sucks, but i'm not surprised at the same time.

I have owned several GM vehicles, none with an issue in the warranty or reliability department. Do i know they would jump at first chance to screw me? yes, but in retrospect, name a single manufacture that wouldn't attempt it.

[FenwickHockey65]

Did you even bother to read why sales were down? GM slashed fleet sales this month, the largest cut since they established the 20% fleet guideline.

All this means is you'll have a more difficult time getting into a GM vehicle at the rental counter now but the company is making money hand over fist on retail sales.

Originally Posted by Oogabooga

I will not be purchasing any GM vehicles in the future. That catch can ordeal is crap. Hopefully GM loses more in sales over it than it would have cost to repair it in good faith.

They won't.

Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

And Mary Bera just got a big bonus in April. Whats wrong with that picture?

Nothing at all. She's doing a fantastic job. Easily the strongest product lineup in decades, plus she got the company through the ignition switch fiasco relatively well. She deserves every cent.