Hurricane Helene Forces GM to Temporarily Shut Down Two U.S. Plants—What This Means for SUV and Pickup Production

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Michigan is home to the Flint Assembly, which manufactures the full sized heavy duty vehicles.

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The employees in the aforementioned assemblies were asked to take days off, with the assurance that work will resume from October 6, 2024.

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Hurricane Helene has caused a disruption in the supply chain, especially to the ones in North Carolina.

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Previously, hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, too, had devastating effects on GM.

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Hurricane Helene Forces GM to Temporarily Shut Down Two U.S. Plants—What This Means for SUV and Pickup Production

Michigan is home to the Flint Assembly, which manufactures the full sized heavy duty vehicles.

The employees in the aforementioned assemblies were asked to take days off, with the assurance that work will resume from October 6, 2024.

Hurricane Helene has caused a disruption in the supply chain, especially to the ones in North Carolina.

Previously, hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, too, had devastating effects on GM.

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