GM Leads Canadian Industry with 16.7% Market Share for Q1 2023

Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 61,093 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 28 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2022.

2023-04-03


OSHAWA, Ont. (April 4, 2023) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 61,093 vehicles in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 28 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2022. GM also led the industry with 16.7 per cent of the Canadian market, up 3.0 percentage points year-over-year.

“It’s a great start to the year with strong customer demand across our entire vehicle portfolio and improved inventory levels,” said Sandor Piszar, vice president, sales, service and marketing, GM Canada. “We plan to continue this momentum and win new customers in 2023 with our new Ultium electric vehicles, updated heavy-duty trucks, and the addition of the affordable and stylish 2024 Chevrolet Trax arriving in Canadian showrooms this Spring.”  

2023 Q1 Sales Highlights

  • Full-size truck sales increased 11 per cent, reflecting the impact of increased production capacity at Oshawa Assembly
  • Chevrolet sold a total of 2,982 all-electric Bolt EV and Bolt EUVs
  • Cadillac CT4 sales rose 79 per cent
  • Many of GM’s utilities saw significant gains, including Chevrolet Trailblazer up 95 per cent, Buick Encore GX up 165 per cent, and the GMC Terrain up 16 per cent

About General Motors Canada
General Motors of Canada is headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario and is part of a global company that is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. In Canada, General Motors markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through our strong Canadian network of dealers, as well as OnStar services. More information can be found at www.gm.ca or by following @GMCanada on Twitter and Instagram.