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General Motors Corporation is an American concern that manufactures trucks, including the so-called light trucks (pickups and utility vans).

Starting in 1900, brothers Max and Maurice Grabowski created a commercial truck equipped with a single-cylinder horizontal engine. In 1902, the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was founded, which began producing trucks with a single cylinder engine. In 1908, with the advent of William S. Durant, General Motors is created, which absorbsis a Rapid Motor Vehicle and all other small car companies in Michigan. The first generation of GMC trucks is produced in 1909. And in 1916 the General Motors Corporation was formed.

The company's trucks take part in the first trans-American motor rally in 1916 and cross the country from Seattle to New York.

During the First World War, GM supplied about 10,000 trucks and modifications based on them for the needs of the army from 1917 to 1919. After the end of the war, GM began to improve the assembly line at its Pontiac, Michigan plant and took overhe re-equiped his cars, changing their bodies, into railcars and motorcars of various purposes.

In 1925, an important event took place when The Yellow Cab Manufacturing of Chicago entered GMC. Now GMC has the ability to produce both light and medium-duty trucks with its own logo.

In 1927, T-series vehicles appeared, and by 1931 - one of the first vehicles in the Class 8 category, the T-95 heavy truck. It was a three-axle machine with air brakes and a four-stage transtransmission, a vehicle with a payload capacity of up to fifteen tons.

In 1929, GMC received an order to develop a special truck for transporting circus animals, in particular elephants.

In 1934, GMC created the first model of a truck with an above-engine cab, which was supplied to Bekins Van and Storage. By 1937, the company's new trucks acquired streamlined shapes, and the range of paint colors expanded. By 1939, the A-series models entered service, including modifications AC, ADC, AF, ADF, with numbers from 100 to 850 inclusive.

1935 GMC openst in Detroit manufacture of diesel engines, which are becoming popular in the construction of commercial vehicles.

In 1938 GMC builds the first half-ton pickup truck, the T-14.

During World War II, GMC carried out military orders - tanks, equipment for submarines and special trucks, many of which came to Russia as part of the Lend-Lease program. One of these vehicles turned out to be the DUKW amphibian, capable of moving on water and land, transporting soldiers and equipment. Undoubtedly, this car is knownthe tny "Duck" ("Duck"), which was produced in three common versions: two-, four- and eight-ton.

In the second half of the 40s, GM enjoyed immense popularity - cars were sold successfully, even without major design changes.

In March 1949, the A-series models began to quickly become obsolete, and were replaced by a qualitatively new design of the Class 8 trucks. At the end of the year, the H-series model appeared, which remained the only Class 8 truck produced by the company during the 50s.A version of the "Bubblenose" was also produced with a cabin located above the engine, which was ordered to be equipped with a berth. Series numbers 900 and above were assigned to the most lifting machines in the Class 8 category, while numbers less than 900 were assigned to vehicles of relatively lower carrying capacity.

In the 50s, Jimmy trucks were produced. The 1954 630 Jimmy features a 471 Detroit Diesel, five-speed main and three-speed auxiliary transmissions.

1956 GMC releases the first full-priwater worker - 4WD.

The last trucks with a cab located above the engine, the Bubblenose type, were produced in 1959. They were replaced by a model of the series known as the "Crackerbox", which was given for the angular shape of the cabin, which resembles a box. Modifications were released both with and without a berth. This truck was produced from 1950 to 1968.

In 1968, GM's family of trucks expanded with a new vehicle, the Astro-95, with a cab above the engine. He quickly gained widespread acceptance. Into the cara new semi-circular instrument panel has been installed, a new windshield for better visibility, and the cab design has been completely redesigned. Modifications were produced both with and without a berth.

In 1987, Astro was discontinued. It should be noted here that based on the massive H models characteristic of the 50s, the 9500 series machines were created, which appeared in 1966. They were impressive looking trucks with a long fiberglass hood. The hood was tilted forward, opening the gaze of space sufficient forTo accommodate any diesel engine, including the Detroit Diesel V-12.

In January 1988, GMC became part of the Volvo-White group of truck manufacturers and remains in force to this day, producing trucks under the brand name "New Family", which became a joint product of "Volvo-White-GMC" and "Autocar".

The GMC emblem can be seen on modern Class 8 trucks, but outdated modifications are still in use.

GMC is currently introducing several models.

Sonoma pickup (in three mods(options: Regular Cab, Extended Cab, Crew Cab).

The full-size Sierra ACE pickup truck, which was first unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 1999. Externally, the GMC Sierra ACE features a combination of rectangular and round headlights, powerful 18-inch wheels, and a large number of decorative chrome details. The double cab is designed to carry six people. Rear seat access is provided by a third door on the starboard side.

The Safari 4WD or RWD minivan is a fairly compact family car for the countryside. Usethe cosiness of Safari and on commercial transport (with Van Cargo). The model differs from its counterpart Chevrolet Astro in the design of the front end with the traditionally large letters GMC.

Minibus Savana SLT is designed for seven passengers. There are three versions of the Savana: 1500, 2500 and 3500 (accommodating 12 to 15 passengers).

The Yukon SUV has more than all-wheel drive. They produce versions with rear drive wheels ~ such a chassis is lighter and cheaper. Both the Yukon with a wheelbase of 2946 mm and the Yukon XL with a wheelbase of 3302 mm have the same type of universal body type with a capacity of 5-9 and 7-9man, respectively. Needless to say, the comfort of these cars is at the level of large passenger sedans. In 2000, the second generation of Yukon / Yukon XL models was released, related to the Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.

At the beginning of 2001, there was a change in the generation of GMC Envoy SUVs, which date back to the Chevrolet Blazer SUVs. The new generation is significantly different from the previous model. First of all, this is noticeable in the enlargement of the car, and secondly, it is a completely new car. All external and internal parameters of the machine have increased. Equipment has also become richer.the model. The car will be offered in both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive versions.

List of the GMC models