Chevrolet will stop selling new cars in China but continue producing them in the country for foreign markets. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing CarNewsChina.
GM China confirmed that the SAIC-GM joint venture will continue to produce Chevrolet cars in China. The vehicles will be intended for markets in the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico, and the Asia-Pacific region.
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), in the first half of 2026, Chevrolet exports from China totaled 6,900 vehicles — up 6.9% from a year earlier. GM believes that SAIC-GM's production, engineering, and other capabilities allow China to be used as an export hub.
For the Chinese market, the decision marks the end of nearly 21 years of retail sales history for the brand. Chevrolet entered the country's market in 2005. The brand's peak was 2014, when sales reached approximately 767,000 vehicles. There are more than 7.5 million Chevrolet owners in China.
After 2018, the brand's sales began to decline. Amid the strengthening of local manufacturers, the spread of electric vehicles, and mixed reception of three-cylinder engines, Chevrolet lost ground.
Meanwhile, GM and Chinese SAIC recently extended the SAIC-GM joint venture agreement until 2047. The partners also announced plans to bring at least 30 new-energy models to the market by 2030.
For owners of already sold Chevrolets in China, the company promises to maintain the dealer network, parts supply, and service.
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