General Motors is reportedly delaying its next-generation electric truck program, according to Crain’s Detroit Business, leaving the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC Hummer EV without a confirmed direct successor for now. GM has not confirmed a cancellation, and the company says it has not disclosed any plans or timing for future battery-electric trucks. The reported pause comes as automakers across the industry rethink large EV pickups amid pricing, towing, and range concerns.
General Motors is reportedly putting its next wave of large electric trucks on hold, a move that could reshape the future of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EV lineup. The report, published by Crain’s Detroit Business, says the automaker has delayed work on a planned next-generation electric-truck platform.
That is a major development for a company that has invested heavily in oversized, high-output battery-electric pickups and SUVs. GM has not confirmed a cancellation, and the company says it is not discussing future product timing.
What the report says
According to the report, GM has suspended its planned replacement program for the current generation of big electric trucks. If accurate, that would leave the Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Hummer EV family without a direct successor currently mapped out.
InsideEVs initially described the program as canceled, but later issued a correction stating that GM has not confirmed that characterization. The more accurate reading is that the next-generation project is allegedly on hold, based on sources cited by Crain’s Detroit Business.
Why this matters for GM
This would be a notable shift for GM because the company has used large electric trucks and SUVs as flagship products. Some versions of the Silverado EV and Sierra EV can travel more than 400 miles on a charge, and the vehicles are built around massive batteries, serious towing capability, and 350-kilowatt fast charging.
They also weigh more than 9,000 pounds in some configurations, making them some of the most extreme consumer EVs on the market. A pause in the next-generation program suggests GM may be rethinking how much demand exists for more of the same at this size and price point.
GM declines to confirm future truck plans
GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly told the outlet that the company has not disclosed any potential plans or timing for next-generation battery-electric trucks. He also said GM would not speculate on the report.
A GM spokesperson also confirmed that the Cadillac Escalade IQ is not delayed. The company has said it plans to introduce “eyes-off” Level 3 highway autonomy on the Escalade IQ in 2028.
Industry pressure is changing the EV truck strategy
The reported pause comes at a time when the electric pickup segment is facing tougher economic realities. These trucks remain expensive compared with gas-powered alternatives, and many buyers still have concerns about towing range, charging access, and long-term durability under heavy use.
Other automakers have already adjusted their plans. Ford has canceled the all-electric successor to the F-150 Lightning and is instead moving toward an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV, approach. Ram has also dropped a fully electric 1500 in favor of an EREV strategy.
Tesla’s Cybertruck has also not met the demand many industry watchers once expected, with sales remaining far below earlier projections. Meanwhile, Ford is reportedly shifting toward a smaller, more affordable electric truck aimed at high-volume sales, while Scout plans to offer both EREV and fully electric trucks.
What happens next
GM has not confirmed whether it is pursuing an EREV version of its future full-size trucks, and there is no official update on what comes after the current Silverado EV, Sierra EV, and Hummer EV programs. That leaves the company’s long-term strategy unclear for now.
Even so, the reported suspension would fit a broader industry pattern: automakers are becoming more selective about which large EVs they continue to develop. Electric pickups are still a difficult business case, especially when the battery size needed for heavy towing pushes prices higher.
Someone will eventually solve that equation, but GM may be deciding that another ultra-large battery-electric truck is not the right answer today.
Why This Matters
This story matters because GM is one of the most important players in the electric truck market, and any change in its plans can influence the wider industry. If the company is indeed pausing its next-generation program, it signals that even the largest, most advanced EV pickups are struggling to justify their cost and complexity.
For buyers, this could affect future product choices, pricing, and the availability of long-range electric trucks built for towing and heavy-duty use. For the industry, it reinforces a growing shift toward hybrid-like or extended-range solutions rather than pure battery-electric pickups at the full-size end of the market.
Key Specs
- Reported status: Next-generation GM electric truck program allegedly suspended
- Current affected models: Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, GMC Hummer EV
- Not delayed, per GM: Cadillac Escalade IQ
- Range claims: Some Silverado EV and Sierra EV variants can exceed 400 miles on a charge
- Vehicle weight: Some configurations weigh more than 9,000 pounds
- Fast charging: Up to 350 kW
- Escalade IQ autonomy target: Level 3 “eyes-off” highway autonomy planned for 2028
Source: InsideEVs
