I knew this would be a touchy video, but I'm surprised at the early reaction! People feel strongly about GM, and those who don't like them were early viewers and vocal! Why am I surprised? I lost 2 subscribers in the first 55 minutes (at 3:00 AM!) and 4 downvotes. Early results, but surprising people react so strongly to someone saying anything positive about GM, Mary Barra, and their direction! Oh, and please watch the whole video. While I'm positive about their lineup, I do also say it's their weakest sector (important for a car company) but I go on to talk about their business. I believe GM has "retrenched" after their bankruptcy and have been laying the groundwork for the future. Of course, it's all just my opinion, and I have been wrong about at least 1 thing in the past! :) Have a great day!
Unsubscribed because they didn’t agree with one video? 🤔 That’s an odd reaction. While I don’t share your cautious optimism about GM, I respect that you make some interesting points and discuss them with facts. I recognize that you give quite a lot of thought to your arguments, and that makes for content I want to watch.
I don't always agree with Jon but part of doing a good channel is for him to share his honest opinions. He gives detailed answers and provides a lot of them useful insight. Let Jon be Jon without repercussion so he can continue to provide us with his insight. Important part of life is to learn to listen to differing opinions. In this periodically even if you disagree with 90% of it, there will still be a 10% that was worth listening to and considering.
I'm not brand loyal anymore. That's true for all products, not just cars. Corporations are lead by over compensated CEOs that drive up their compensation by manipulating the stock price, GM is no different. In general, the automakers need to focus on their workforce and the quality of production processes and parts. Without workers that feel valued, good production processes and quality parts, cars are going continue to be cheap and over priced. Toyota has its own problems these days, so they are not immune to any of this.
Growing up in the 90's made fun of my dad for buying GM stock under advice of "The Motley Fool" while he drove a Toyota. Lost over $10k after they f"d the EV1. GM could've been Tesla a decade early but they were too stupid.
They’ve definitely steeped up their styling game and they’re tech is actually top notch,the drivetrain’s reliability and the cost cutting in some interior areas seem to be a concern for most people imo
Had a Corsica, the single worst car I have ever owned, traded that piece shit in for a 2004 Hyundai Accent. Had that Hyundai for 10 years, solid little car, sold it to a dealer still running well.
I can't speak for the States, but for many decades General Motors had such a huge presence around the globe. For example, before leaving Europe altogether, Vauxhall in the UK, and Opel in Germany were acquired by them way back in the 1920's. It is quite ironic that during WW2, both of these nations were killing each other with the aid of GM owned factories on their respective sides. Growing up in Australia, the now defunct GM Holden was always the most popular brand. I realise that such decisions came down to hard economics, but it seems such a shame that GM is no longer represented in much of the world.
The problem with GM is that all their new models with Buick and Chevrolet is they are going with 1.2 and 1.3 ltr 3 cylinder engines and CVT transmissions. To me, they may be fine for local driving, but I do a lot of highway driving, they're not for me.
GM should hav a solid 2.0 or 1.8 4 cylinder "regular" engine, no GDI, no turbo and a sturdy 6 speed or 8 speed transmission. They should also sell cars; not everyone wants a SUV and they should be a leader in bringing back small, affordable basic cars...They had the volt, they could bring the tech back....
Lately, GM Quality Is on par with Hyuandai and Kia, especially with the GM South Korea Buick Encore and the GM Mexico Chevy Trax. I have lost faith in GM and only would buy them again if I couldn't afford something better.
Once you walk away from a brand it can be difficult to go back. Although I grew up in a GM family I stopped buying GM products many years ago after two disappointing cars. If I bought a new GM vehicle now and it had problems I would hear “I told you so” until the end of time. To avoid potential domestic strife I avoid GM products.
I am in much the same boat. Along with my family, my wife's had bad experiences with GM cars and basically refuses to consider them. If I got a Chevy, and anything ever went wrong, I would absolutely hear "told you we should have gotten a Honda". :)
I went back to GM back in 2017 with my GMC Sierra. Prior to that my last GM was a 1998 Lumina. The Lumina was “meh”…it got me from A-to-B without drama, but it was as boring as a kitchen appliance. That, and the creaks rattles and rust became problems by 50k miles despite meticulously cleaning and maintaining it. I loved the Sierra..but the honeymoon was brief. The 8-speed transmission was the clunkiest thing, and I had a few no-start situations due to a battery drain situation with only 14k miles. I was too afraid to keep it past the warranty period and promptly dumped it within 3 years. I do like some of the stuff GM is doing today, but the bad aftertaste lingers and will likely keep me out of their showrooms indefinitely.
@@AllCarswithJon Jon, I have witnessed something like what your family has gone through but with my wife's family. We met in 94 and when going to her family reunion, a rather large gathering of mostly blue collar, hard working folks (like in the steel mills of Pgh tough), I noticed more than half the cars were GM. The rest were Fords and a few Chryslers. My brother was also there and his Mazda was the only non-Big 3 car. 10 years later and it was at least half import, if not more. Over the years GMs became the minority. I think GM has improved quite a bit but doubt they will ever get back to having a hardcore owner group other than for their pickups (and even that is suspect with each subsequent generation of buyer). Now days the mix of cars is all over the place and GM will have to keep fighting for sales just like all the other makes.
When I was there we fixed manufacturing by cloning the Toyota Production System better than many others who tried to do the same thing. The supply chain driven by lowest piece price cost destroyed their quality reputation. There were many years where there was a constant arrogant internal drum beat that they would “crush” Toyota. Those of us who had Toyota backgrounds knew better. There were a few of us brought in at the time. For many these days there is no reason to jump from Toyota, Honda, or Mazda back to GM. Why would you want to. Most of their products are simply not unique. They have generally no “Gotta Have” vehicles as they did have many years ago when they led in styling and product development. They did retain some level of a quality reputation for their trucks until they didn’t. Failed new engine technologies, poor engineering, lack luster interiors all contributed to truck buyers moving to others. Poor dealer attitudes toward customers has not helped. While over the past 25 years GM has done some things right it has all been undone by what they did wrong, at least for the North American buyer. I also remember Opel and Vauxhall leadership constantly battling Detroit for budgets to develop top products only to see any profits they did manage early on sucked away. Detroit drove the Germans and Brits crazy. While GM was bust trying to build and sell Buicks in China they allowed poor understanding coming out of Detroit to constantly make poor decisions with their other Asian markets. After their bankruptcy GM was a new company with the same old people and attitudes. The results proved it.
WTH is right with GM. Sorry to disagree with you , but Mary Barra is not one of them. I want to say because of her, GM has lost their footing and continues to do so. They should be the leader for consumer vehicles but losing market share year over year. She lost my trust when she said GM will catch up with Tesla instead of learning from Tesla. ( Good example of putting her mouth in motion before putting her brain in gear )
Thanks for the comment, and it's just fine that you disagree with me. :) I appreciate you worded it respectfully! However, I do disagree with you. I think she is doing far better than say Farley or Tavares, or whoever is in charge at Nissan, Mitsubishi, or Honda right now. Not on the product side you say? I might *slightly* disagree with you there, but that's why I stressed the "business" side of GM in this video. I think GM is positioning itself for the future better than their competitors, and that's all due to Ms. Barra
Mary is setting GM up for a good future, she's setting up all of the old things GM used to do, such as their military defense projects and other parts companies. She isn't an exciting CEO but after what happened in the 90s and 00s she's exactly why gm needs
@@samuelsabo9493 Interesting point of view. right now the whole auto industry is so volatile, we ( the wife and I ) are waiting to see what actually shakes out in a few years before we plop down 40 to 50 K for a new car. Our 2013 Subaru with 140 K miles is doing fine for now. Stay safe out there Sam
I have a 2005 Colorado X-Treme - my work truck, and only vehicle. I run a Mobile Auto Detail business, and have all my equipment in it. 249,000 miles. I’m still very happy with it. Mechanically, it’s been excellent. 🚗🙂 I always enjoy your channel.
I have a GM '08, 3800 that I purchased new. Currently 15 years old, 240k miles. I changed the oil every 3,500 miles. I changed the trans fluid every 50k miles. Both are running strong. However, I replaced the water pump, power steering pump, a/c compressor, racknpinion, computer ignition module, radiation, all front end suspension, all struts, and that's just a few items. My friends own Camerys and Accords that are older with a lot more miles, and they haven't replaced a 1/3 of the parts I've had to replace. This is why I'm not investing time and money into another GM product. I will shop quality and not price next time. 😊
I purchased my first new GM product in 2022, a GMC 2500hd, mostly due to concerns about the new Tundra. Thus far I have been impressed with the overall quality and find it comparable to my wife's 2021 Rav4 hybrid as regards materials, tech, etc. No issues with either one.
GM has missed a lot of opportunities, but I have to admit that they have a pretty robust lineup of vehicles and a more solid strategy than Ford or Stellantis. Chevrolet and Buick scream value for money while Cadillac is an underrated sleeper brand. And there’s immeasurable hype over Pontiac’s potential return. And man, I just really love Cadillac and what they’re doing. I’d take a V Series Caddie over any German luxury product out there now. My little fuss about GM would be their abandonment of the European market as well as right hand drive markets like Japan, India, and Australia. With the current GM products today, especially from Chevrolet, it would seem very likely for GM’s success in these large markets that they currently aren’t competing in. Especially India and Europe are two very large and profitable markets that GM is missing out on. If GM enters those markets successfully, then I think they could easily climb their sales back over Hyundai’s sales to become world’s third largest automaker. And if Pontiac comes back, and Hummer expands their portfolio similar to something like Jeep, then GM could be a powerhouse again: up there with Toyota and VW by volume. GM is doing good stuff and I hope they keep making good decisions.
My first and second cars were Asian, but since 1998, I’ve only bought GM products, and besides wear items, I’ve had not a single problem with any of them. I’ll probably stick with GM until I die.
I usually only buy used. The only GM products I really like are the trucks, I have a 2008 Yukon. I have a 2017 Sonata with over 200k miles with ZERO issues/repairs other than a normal brake replacement. Hard to beat that.
GM family, never had issues with any of them. GM quality is better than ever. Unfortunately, they abandoned sedans. So, I'll be buying elsewhere. My GM cars have all outlasted my neighbors Toyotas & Hondas and I refuse to do anything but the minimum maintenance and I got a lead foot and live in NJ with salty air, pot holes, and aggressive driving being the norm. Mary Barra has done a fantastic job pushing my entire family into Toyota dealerships.
All manufacturers have their issues, I had a 2018 Silverado 1500 and wasn't happy with it, bought a 2020 2500 and love it no problems and tows like a beast. No I didn't spring 13k for the diesel, it's not worth it unless you tow a whole lot, like daily.
If I may ask a question? You weren't happy with your 2018, but why? Was it fit/finish, power, reliablity? And you bought another (heavier duty) truck from the same manufacturer? Why, if you were unhappy, didn't you change?
@@AllCarswithJon the suspension was too soft and the reliability of the 5.3 as well as it's requirement to run at very high RPM while towing. I feel that most manufacturers have turned half ton pickup trucks into large sedans.
Dear Jon, You asked what defines reliability. I don't trust JD Powers or anything similar since they are all bought, all the time. You can find the car's reliability in the true market value deterioration. Cast aside factors that embellish auto prices (dealer cuts) and you can see a trend. In engineering terms, it's how long you can expect to go without a powertrain rebuild. Of course, this includes following "proper maintenance". Notice how I didn't say manufacturer recommendations. I wouldn't trust GM service guidelines or dealership advice. The only reason I'd go to the dealership is for parts. This goes for any dealership! Another folksy way to gauge reliability is just to talk to a mechanic. Although many mechanics are full of you know what, some are just noticing patterns in their trade. They'll tell you which motors and transmissions they see fail the most, and the common things wrong with them. GM timing chains on the Hi Feature engine family, for example, need service every 50k miles, and then the motor itself can reasonably get to 200k miles without blowing a valve. Their transmissions, while better than Ford, are not problem free. GM's are weird. First of all, it's a large company. Some of their vehicles are nice. Most aren't. The trucks and SUV's aren't bad. GM cars are the problem. That includes Cadillac. Cadillacs look nice. They feel nice. Their powertrains fall apart faster than everyone on average, besides maybe mitsu, nissan, hyundai and chrysler. GM overloads their vehicles with oversensitive electronics and fancy gadgets that are actually anti-user. Hard to take a company like that seriously. You could say GM's small cars are just as bad as Ford and Chrysler. Maybe you'd even be right at this point. Ford got out of small cars. The cope has been that, if you know the GM you can take care of it. The hard truth is GM has built a bunch of trash just like Ford and Chrysler. The vast majority of GM small vehicles are designed to die at 150k. The GM competitors to Ford's Panther platform are all less reliable than the Panther. With all that said, GM can build an absolutely invincible car when they want. One that's easy to service too. They just don't seem to want to. That's why I'm on Team Ford.
My wife and I have owned three GM vehicles. My first truck a 2003 Silverado 1500. My wife's 2015 traverse. And my current truck, a 2003 Silverado 2500hd. I have always liked Chevy. I hate the way they advertise.
We always drive Oldsmobiles...AND they were 200,000 mile vehicles....Olds V8s were the best....Cutlass was the NUMBER 1 selling name plate 1975-1985 ...if u were leaving GM in the 80s ..thats crazy ..crazy 1980- 1985 ..98 88 toronado...Cutlass...Ciera...these cars were BETTER than Ford or Mopar ANYTHING!!!!!
I no longer favor one builder or another. At least GM still builds a few sedans. I still think GMC only exists so the BUICK dealers can sell trucks and larger SUV’s too just like CHEVROLET dealers.
Jon, the thing you missed is their JVs with Chinese manufacturers. I think they have a greater appreciation of their new competitors' processes and marketing than most. Unfortunately, like VW, they cast their EV platform in stone way too early, baking in too much cost and inefficiencies.
There is cheap, and then there is GM cheap. Especially with regard to their interiors. I work for a supplier than makes the door cards for their trucks and they are CONSTANTLY looking for ways to save a cent here and a cent there. Literally changed "fabric" supplier because it was cheaper, none of the tests we did were all that satisfying but GM shrugged and said it was okay. None of the other automakers I have worked for has their leniency with regard to cheap plastics, except, I did once work with Hyundai/Kia for a bit and they were pretty damned cheap too. No, I really don't like GM's direction at all, and it's time for Barra to step down. They need new leadership yet again.
I’ve had several GM cars over the years, I have a 97 W/T now. Generally they have been pretty good. But with the current trend of putting in three cylinder turbos, they aren’t going to have the longevity of the older models.
My last two vehicles have been GM have been extremely happy with them; far better than the two previous Stellantis vehicles I’ve owned. Granted exceeding Stellantis quality is no great achievement
Completely enjoy my very basic 2012 Sonic LS sedan, maintained to remain a trusted coast to coast cruiser. What I don't trust is any undersized gas engine with a turbocharger and CVT, which all GM, and Ford for that matter, now have. My "SUV" is a '17 SV 4X4 crew Frontier. NOTHING new appeals to me. Best new vehicle I've ever driven is a 2023 Charger SXT, but just when the bugs are out they don't make it anymore. Government needs to get out of the car business.
Every personal ownership experience is anecdotal. And every long term experience is old news, right? That said, I bought a 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4X4 6.0 gas, brand new. I drive 12kmi a year so I'm now at 75kmi. At this point, I've fed it gas, tires and this year, a battery. It has performed its intended mission perfectly. At the rate we're going I don't see why it won't do 150 or 200kmi+. When I bought it I figured it would be eaten away by the salt on my upstate NY roads before the mechanics failed and that is probably going to be the case.
I've heard and read many times that people who have problems with a GM car just complain the loudest. I think 40 years of journalism (and GM's bad choices too) haven't helped. :) And yes, every personal experience is anecdotal.... but that bad personal experience matters far more than statistics and carries far more weight with the next purchase decision. That all being said, thank you for chiming in with a positive note about your Silverado.
If GM is smart , they need to bring back there performance Division again as well, and that's Pontiac !! And bring it with rear wheel drive V8 Platform powertrain ,muscle cars 2doors and 4door cars!! And all wheel drive as well 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪
GM products are too hit or miss to try My boss has a 2016 Silverado and I drove it. The materials and buttons are all fading and the screen was out. No music or infotainment. The transmission felt off and the car would shudder and the revs were wild. Drove the last Chevy Cruze and it was terrible. It was so low to the ground it couldn't get into the driveay. The interior was very uncomfortable and crampedm really emphasized why sedans are terrible to me. The same issues of the buttons fading and peeling and the CHEAPEST feeling gear selector I ever touched. It had the thinnist plastic and was fragile and wobbly. Then rhe neighbors had two last gen Malibus they always always had issues and broke down a lot. My other boss as a new Silverado with a four banger turbo and he tows all kinds of stuff. Im waiting to see if the darm think will explode. My childhood car a 04 Suburbans transmission just went out at 200k miles. The interior and electeonics were going long before. Cars are money pits. Im pretty young but they are getting to the point of hate for me. Far too much money, even for reliable cars.
Almost all GM vehicles look so much alike, except in size. Buick is just a Chevy with a bit more chromed plastic. They also routinely replace refined and proven powertrains to test experiments on the general public. They think we won't notice; unfortunately too many don't. To be fair, most new vehicles fail for abuse and neglect, but abuse is highly suggested in advertising.
Livng in AU - absolutely correct, I did not expect that plot twist! GM-AU are dead - equal to Alfa Romeo in 2024, I'd recommend just handing the business over to Stellantis & go home... As for GM Daewoo, sure, they have always been great at styling but terrible at making cars. This has not changed Jon. We cannot let a GM Daewoo "Full Self Destruction" car escape into the wild. =)
Interesting insights! I will say that from my perspective some things are going well from a distance. Cadillac styling looks the best that it has in the last 20 years. The new Buicks are stylish. The EV program looks to have some potential within its market which is more than what can be said for stellantis or Ford. The decision to release a Hummer as a subbrand is a better strategy than what the original Hummer was. The problem that I have Jon is what I see as the most important issue is still not fixed. The 8-speed transmission in the trucks is in the midst of a lawsuit because of the problems they have had. The 10-speed that they developed with Ford is having similar problems from what I hear. I think they followed Ford's direction on removing a gear on their front wheel drive transmission that they co-developed. The cylinder deactivation problem has never been fixed. They've never done to my knowledge dual injection to fix the problems of direct injection like Ford and Toyota have. I'm not sure that they've ever truly bulletproofed their other engines. If they have not, they just made a very nice environment to sit in while you're waiting for the wrecker to pick you up. I think cars in general are not heading in a good direction for long-term reliability as a whole so we'll see who comes out on the top in the race to the bottom. What I see here makes me unlikely to give GM another chance. How much of it is Mary Barra I have no idea. I will give you that given a choice between Carlos travaras a Mary Barra, I'd rather have Mary Barra but between Mary Barra and the late Sergio from FCA, I would rather have Sergio because Sergio brought things back to life. The product is what will make or break the company.
Well said. I tried to make the point in the video that GM as a "Business" and setting itself up for the future is impressive and ahead of many rivals. But their weakness is "product". Yes, I've heard of those issue, but I have general sense things are pointed in the right direction?
@@AllCarswithJon parts of it are. I will note that when Bob Lutz was at GM, I thought the same thing at the time. To be fair, I don't know that GM has to fix their reliability issues in order to be successful look no further than the German car manufacturers as an example that you don't have to be reliable to be successful. You just have to make a very pretty car that's good enough during the warranty period and people will trade it off afterwards. I'm not saying that's the way I want them to do things I'm just acknowledging that's how the market works. The main thing that they have to fix successful is they have to get the interiors correct and the build quality correct. Reliability is a different discussion. I will also know that I appreciate that you bring this up because I think this is an important part of having a balanced car discussion that certain channels particularly one by a person who yells a lot and dumps on anything that isn't Toyota does not explain the nuances that exist as to why some things are popular even if reliability is not the priority. I also think sometimes people have a misconception that occasionally even if the big three as a whole are not as good at making quality vehicles, that doesn't mean that every single model that they make is bad and everything that Toyota Honda make is good. There are examples of domestic cars even today that I would put more trust in than particular models from Toyota and Honda. There's a reason why there's a diversity of customers in the market.
Heres a question, not about gm But how kany car companies do you think could compete in the us? Cause we used to have renaults, citroen, suzuki, isuzu, etc. and i know regulations and such get in the way, but i wonder how many could get into the states and be profitable
That's a really interesting question... which I do not have an answer to. Part of the answer is "many more", but it would be hurtful to many other brands like GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. It won't be too soon, but I expect Chinese brands here in the future, and I truly think it will be like the early 80's and the Japanese, with multiple brands (5 or more) coming here trying to stake a claim. I suspect 3 will make it.
@@AllCarswithJon I was looking at overall sales of compacts, and assuming 100k can still make a profit, then there's room for at least 5 new compacts, tho many brands have dropped theis
Nissan recentlyl announced they were ending the Versa. I don't know.. I just *feel* there's a massive market out there for something small, cheap, and efficient. The question is who's going to figure it out.
@@AllCarswithJon especially for enthusiast, people love the Honda fit, and where I live, it's impossible to buy a Toyota matrix/Pontiac vibe cause practical compacts with fun are something that everyone can get behin
The Blazer is a really great car that people whine about it not being a real "Blazer" (not like the S10 Blazer was amazing) and the Mach E is a great car that people complain about not being a "Mustang". So really it's just the name that people whine about.
Well, I quite like the Mach E. It's not great, and I could go on about relatively slow sales and losing money on them, but I like using the Mustang name to transition not only to an EV but building out a "Mustang" sub-brand (like they're doing with "Bronco"). However, my issue with the Blazer is not the name being used on a crossover and not a "real" offroad SUV. It's that there's a clear move in the "real" offroad SUV realm with products like the Bronco and Defender to tap into their heritage. Here, I think GM created a perfectly okay, modern, boring CUV and completely missed the trend.
@@AllCarswithJon Admittedly a Colorado utility 4x4 would be pretty neat, just like the Ranger based Ford Everest that is sold in other markets. I like the Blazer because it seems like a plush, nice, performance personal car like a Monte Carlo or a Grand Prix.
@@davestvwatching2408 Interesting... thanks for sharing that. I've never looked at the new Blazer as the modern intrepretation of the old Monte Carlo.... hmmmm....
Given they sold up everything except for GM south Korea outside of the Americas. GM is going the wrong way. The new Colorado is a facelift on the one they had in Australia still and the ranger is a lot newer update. I would like it Caddilac came to Australia with a ct5 wagon with a V8 given they shut down Holden and we are now stuck with shit box Silverados and rams.
the only way you'll get coupes and roadsters is to have EV sales at 70-80%. That way the factory can make all their cars on the same platform and just run a few different body styles per day to cover demand for different types.
@@davestvwatching2408 First, I've heard the promise of something like that for nearly 40 years. I'll believe it when I see it. BUT, that leaves me with a really good idea for a future video. Want a 2 door, 4 seat convertible? Pray for EV success!
Bought my first ever GM product (Sliverado) a year ago. There is no accounting for taste, but I think it is the best looking truck out there. The funny thing is that it is the lower "Custom" trim and it looks better than the chromed out higher trim models. Gorgeous 20" wheels and the black grill goes great with the dark silver paint. The interior is the older version and plain as can be, but reminiscent of my 90's Ranger and Dakota, so that's fine by me. I don't care for the space ship screens across the whole dashboard.
My money is too precious to take a risk on a GM product, especially when they don’t sell less than their competitors. If I have to take a leap of faith, I should at least get a discount. Every GM vehicle I ever had had tons of problems like AC that failed at 60,000 miles like clockwork. There are just so many better products with less risk and higher resale. By the way, the ultium platform is already very outdated. It’s typical GM. Instead of constant incremental improvement, they try to do huge leapfrogging moves.
That's a really good point, and one I've considered doing a video about for some time. GM is (in my opinion) terrible at small improvements. Sure, they do some of course, but their DNA is to take huge swings. Think of the X-bodies, or the W-bodies, or the Northstar platform, or the Ultium platform today. Big, big changes. Unfortunately, they don't usually land, at least initially.
@@AllCarswithJon yes. One need look no further than the EV1!!! Way ahead of its time and beloved by its lessees. Instead of building on it, GM crushed all the cars and killed the EV.
I'm sorry, Jon. But, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree. GM has gotten worse since the mid 2000s. Quality, engineering, styling, power trains, interiors, infotainment... all of it has gotten worse. As you know, I have a very small repair shop. GM and Ford, by far, are the worst that I've seen. The GM 1.5 turbo 4 is a disaster. The 3.6 V6 has never been all that great. Their transmissions are, meehhh.. and the interiors are terrible along with the infotainment and switch gear. At this point, I'd avoid any GM like the plaque, or a crazy ex-girlfriend. Contrary to what everyone thinks, Mary Barra is NOT the answer.
Ah my beverage of choice! Honestly, even though these walks are relatively early (so not *too* hot), the idea of finishing in a puddle of sweat and ending with coffee is not appealing. But a really good idea, thanks. And since I'm preparing to record my next one, it may just happen! :)
I don't like that GM wanted to get rid of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and use their own developed system plus they were experimenting with subscriptions. People don't want that.
Ford is leading with the most number of recalls as their quality has gone down the tank, so GM is slightly better. Fiat-Chrysler is owned by Stellantis and they are not doing well. I think Chrysler as the worst of the Big 3. Of course, GM is not as good as Toyota and Honda. A problem with the American automakers is they focus on making higher profits and cost-cutting at the expense of quality and reliability. They don't want to build durable long-lasting vehicles that people want
When GM went bankrupt in 2009, they got rid of all their car brands to focus on SUVs and trucks. But where does that leave Buick, an old people brand like Oldsmobile? GM ran Saab and Saturn to the ground
There is nothing right with GM today. Competent design does not exist. You cannot tell me that anything they have brought out since the bankruptcy (and even before) had any hint of design talent or skill. There is no GM car that is stunning or beautiful. Nothing is sharp. The Shamvette is simply a blended version of other automakers' work thrown together and nothing works together - it has awful proportions and is a totally useless product. Their trucks are third rate and still not good looking. GMC remains a professional grade Chevrolet. Cadihack remains hideous garbage that still is infected with Arts and Scientology (!) morass. Buick should not even exist and is a dumpy brand. Engineering is horrific - if you know anything about the issues GM has with its engines over mid term usage, you will know they have pulled every dollar out of engineering they can and the cars and trucks stop working right around five years.
NO WAY !!!!! GM is wayyyyy better than NISSAN OR MAZDA OR MIRSUBISHI OR KIA OR HYUNDAI...I worked at a Toyota dealer...NOT as good as u think.....AND BUICK shudda been discontinued NOT OLDSMOBILE....
Everyone on your block should have an EV. I don't see enough in your videos. If you have a house and 240V electric dryer port you should think about an EV. It's ironic that EVs sell better in cities where the owners need to fast charge them. City people/apartment dwellers think owning an EV will impress women/ raise their status so they buy Teslas and get them stuck in the winter time.
EVs are still not priced for mass adoption. There are also a few other wrinkles to get smoothed out yet. At this point most people should be driving hybrids as a step towards EVs. Although Tesla's rise was good for pushing EV tech forward it also made us prematurely dismiss hybrids.
I knew this would be a touchy video, but I'm surprised at the early reaction! People feel strongly about GM, and those who don't like them were early viewers and vocal! Why am I surprised? I lost 2 subscribers in the first 55 minutes (at 3:00 AM!) and 4 downvotes. Early results, but surprising people react so strongly to someone saying anything positive about GM, Mary Barra, and their direction!
Oh, and please watch the whole video. While I'm positive about their lineup, I do also say it's their weakest sector (important for a car company) but I go on to talk about their business. I believe GM has "retrenched" after their bankruptcy and have been laying the groundwork for the future.
Of course, it's all just my opinion, and I have been wrong about at least 1 thing in the past! :) Have a great day!
Unsubscribed because they didn’t agree with one video? 🤔
That’s an odd reaction. While I don’t share your cautious optimism about GM, I respect that you make some interesting points and discuss them with facts. I recognize that you give quite a lot of thought to your arguments, and that makes for content I want to watch.
Please do not worry about the doubters and haters. Carry on with these great videos, Jon!
I don't always agree with Jon but part of doing a good channel is for him to share his honest opinions. He gives detailed answers and provides a lot of them useful insight. Let Jon be Jon without repercussion so he can continue to provide us with his insight. Important part of life is to learn to listen to differing opinions. In this periodically even if you disagree with 90% of it, there will still be a 10% that was worth listening to and considering.
It's funny how people will anthropomorphize brands products and services as if they are friends that have to be popular....or ostracized.
Are you sure about being wrong at least once? I believe you may have been mistaken! 😊
I'm not brand loyal anymore. That's true for all products, not just cars. Corporations are lead by over compensated CEOs that drive up their compensation by manipulating the stock price, GM is no different. In general, the automakers need to focus on their workforce and the quality of production processes and parts. Without workers that feel valued, good production processes and quality parts, cars are going continue to be cheap and over priced. Toyota has its own problems these days, so they are not immune to any of this.
CEOs are figureheads, greedy investors are the real problem.
Growing up in the 90's made fun of my dad for buying GM stock under advice of "The Motley Fool" while he drove a Toyota. Lost over $10k after they f"d the EV1. GM could've been Tesla a decade early but they were too stupid.
WTH is Right with GM ? , the CORVETTE
They’ve definitely steeped up their styling game and they’re tech is actually top notch,the drivetrain’s reliability and the cost cutting in some interior areas seem to be a concern for most people imo
My friend have a Chevy Trax 2022 and water pump started leaking at 45,000 miles a month ago.
Had a Corsica, the single worst car I have ever owned, traded that piece shit in for a 2004 Hyundai Accent. Had that Hyundai for 10 years, solid little car, sold it to a dealer still running well.
Chevrolet Corsica. The bane of my existence
What did you replace the Accent with?
I can't speak for the States, but for many decades General Motors had such a huge presence around the globe. For example, before leaving Europe altogether, Vauxhall in the UK, and Opel in Germany were acquired by them way back in the 1920's. It is quite ironic that during WW2, both of these nations were killing each other with the aid of GM owned factories on their respective sides. Growing up in Australia, the now defunct GM Holden was always the most popular brand. I realise that such decisions came down to hard economics, but it seems such a shame that GM is no longer represented in much of the world.
The problem with GM is that all their new models with Buick and Chevrolet is they are going with 1.2 and 1.3 ltr 3 cylinder engines and CVT transmissions. To me, they may be fine for local driving, but I do a lot of highway driving, they're not for me.
GM should hav a solid 2.0 or 1.8 4 cylinder "regular" engine, no GDI, no turbo and a sturdy 6 speed or 8 speed transmission. They should also sell cars; not everyone wants a SUV and they should be a leader in bringing back small, affordable basic cars...They had the volt, they could bring the tech back....
Have you driven them on the highway?
@@davestvwatching2408 No, I haven't. I'm not talking about one drive. I'm talking about longevity
Lately, GM Quality Is on par with Hyuandai and Kia, especially with the GM South Korea Buick Encore and the GM Mexico Chevy Trax.
I have lost faith in GM and only would buy them again if I couldn't afford something better.
Once you walk away from a brand it can be difficult to go back. Although I grew up in a GM family I stopped buying GM products many years ago after two disappointing cars. If I bought a new GM vehicle now and it had problems I would hear “I told you so” until the end of time. To avoid potential domestic strife I avoid GM products.
I am in much the same boat. Along with my family, my wife's had bad experiences with GM cars and basically refuses to consider them. If I got a Chevy, and anything ever went wrong, I would absolutely hear "told you we should have gotten a Honda". :)
I went back to GM back in 2017 with my GMC Sierra. Prior to that my last GM was a 1998 Lumina. The Lumina was “meh”…it got me from A-to-B without drama, but it was as boring as a kitchen appliance. That, and the creaks rattles and rust became problems by 50k miles despite meticulously cleaning and maintaining it. I loved the Sierra..but the honeymoon was brief. The 8-speed transmission was the clunkiest thing, and I had a few no-start situations due to a battery drain situation with only 14k miles. I was too afraid to keep it past the warranty period and promptly dumped it within 3 years.
I do like some of the stuff GM is doing today, but the bad aftertaste lingers and will likely keep me out of their showrooms indefinitely.
@@AllCarswithJon Jon, I have witnessed something like what your family has gone through but with my wife's family. We met in 94 and when going to her family reunion, a rather large gathering of mostly blue collar, hard working folks (like in the steel mills of Pgh tough), I noticed more than half the cars were GM. The rest were Fords and a few Chryslers. My brother was also there and his Mazda was the only non-Big 3 car. 10 years later and it was at least half import, if not more. Over the years GMs became the minority. I think GM has improved quite a bit but doubt they will ever get back to having a hardcore owner group other than for their pickups (and even that is suspect with each subsequent generation of buyer). Now days the mix of cars is all over the place and GM will have to keep fighting for sales just like all the other makes.
When I was there we fixed manufacturing by cloning the Toyota Production System better than many others who tried to do the same thing. The supply chain driven by lowest piece price cost destroyed their quality reputation. There were many years where there was a constant arrogant internal drum beat that they would “crush” Toyota. Those of us who had Toyota backgrounds knew better. There were a few of us brought in at the time. For many these days there is no reason to jump from Toyota, Honda, or Mazda back to GM. Why would you want to. Most of their products are simply not unique. They have generally no “Gotta Have” vehicles as they did have many years ago when they led in styling and product development. They did retain some level of a quality reputation for their trucks until they didn’t. Failed new engine technologies, poor engineering, lack luster interiors all contributed to truck buyers moving to others. Poor dealer attitudes toward customers has not helped. While over the past 25 years GM has done some things right it has all been undone by what they did wrong, at least for the North American buyer. I also remember Opel and Vauxhall leadership constantly battling Detroit for budgets to develop top products only to see any profits they did manage early on sucked away. Detroit drove the Germans and Brits crazy. While GM was bust trying to build and sell Buicks in China they allowed poor understanding coming out of Detroit to constantly make poor decisions with their other Asian markets. After their bankruptcy GM was a new company with the same old people and attitudes. The results proved it.
WTH is right with GM. Sorry to disagree with you , but Mary Barra is not one of them. I want to say because of her, GM has lost their footing and continues to do so. They should be the leader for consumer vehicles but losing market share year over year. She lost my trust when she said GM will catch up with Tesla instead of learning from Tesla. ( Good example of putting her mouth in motion before putting her brain in gear )
Thanks for the comment, and it's just fine that you disagree with me. :) I appreciate you worded it respectfully!
However, I do disagree with you. I think she is doing far better than say Farley or Tavares, or whoever is in charge at Nissan, Mitsubishi, or Honda right now.
Not on the product side you say? I might *slightly* disagree with you there, but that's why I stressed the "business" side of GM in this video. I think GM is positioning itself for the future better than their competitors, and that's all due to Ms. Barra
@@AllCarswithJon It is great to agree to disagree, I do respect what you have to say Jon.
@@GabrielSBarbaraS And you as well, my friend. Enjoy your weekend. :)
Mary is setting GM up for a good future, she's setting up all of the old things GM used to do, such as their military defense projects and other parts companies. She isn't an exciting CEO but after what happened in the 90s and 00s she's exactly why gm needs
@@samuelsabo9493 Interesting point of view. right now the whole auto industry is so volatile, we ( the wife and I ) are waiting to see what actually shakes out in a few years before we plop down 40 to 50 K for a new car. Our 2013 Subaru with 140 K miles is doing fine for now. Stay safe out there Sam
I can’t afford to gamble and go back to Gm products been there done that they always tell you there better now I’m staying with Honda or Toyota
They have been saying that they were better now since the year 2000! pony up or shut up GM, warranty your stuff like the koreans do...
I have a 2005 Colorado X-Treme - my work truck, and only vehicle. I run a Mobile Auto Detail business, and have all my equipment in it. 249,000 miles.
I’m still very happy with it. Mechanically, it’s been excellent.
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I always enjoy your channel.
I have a GM '08, 3800 that I purchased new. Currently 15 years old, 240k miles. I changed the oil every 3,500 miles. I changed the trans fluid every 50k miles. Both are running strong. However, I replaced the water pump, power steering pump, a/c compressor, racknpinion, computer ignition module, radiation, all front end suspension, all struts, and that's just a few items. My friends own Camerys and Accords that are older with a lot more miles, and they haven't replaced a 1/3 of the parts I've had to replace. This is why I'm not investing time and money into another GM product. I will shop quality and not price next time. 😊
I purchased my first new GM product in 2022, a GMC 2500hd, mostly due to concerns about the new Tundra. Thus far I have been impressed with the overall quality and find it comparable to my wife's 2021 Rav4 hybrid as regards materials, tech, etc. No issues with either one.
GM has missed a lot of opportunities, but I have to admit that they have a pretty robust lineup of vehicles and a more solid strategy than Ford or Stellantis. Chevrolet and Buick scream value for money while Cadillac is an underrated sleeper brand. And there’s immeasurable hype over Pontiac’s potential return. And man, I just really love Cadillac and what they’re doing. I’d take a V Series Caddie over any German luxury product out there now.
My little fuss about GM would be their abandonment of the European market as well as right hand drive markets like Japan, India, and Australia. With the current GM products today, especially from Chevrolet, it would seem very likely for GM’s success in these large markets that they currently aren’t competing in. Especially India and Europe are two very large and profitable markets that GM is missing out on. If GM enters those markets successfully, then I think they could easily climb their sales back over Hyundai’s sales to become world’s third largest automaker. And if Pontiac comes back, and Hummer expands their portfolio similar to something like Jeep, then GM could be a powerhouse again: up there with Toyota and VW by volume.
GM is doing good stuff and I hope they keep making good decisions.
My first and second cars were Asian, but since 1998, I’ve only bought GM products, and besides wear items, I’ve had not a single problem with any of them. I’ll probably stick with GM until I die.
lol
I usually only buy used. The only GM products I really like are the trucks, I have a 2008 Yukon. I have a 2017 Sonata with over 200k miles with ZERO issues/repairs other than a normal brake replacement. Hard to beat that.
I will defend GM/Daewoo-GM/South Korea. I've owned several, including the Forenza and MI-built Sonic. NOT ONE has ever failed me.
The quality is good. I think it is better to have a slightly boring vehicle that runs well and lasts long than an "exciting" one.
GM family, never had issues with any of them. GM quality is better than ever. Unfortunately, they abandoned sedans. So, I'll be buying elsewhere. My GM cars have all outlasted my neighbors Toyotas & Hondas and I refuse to do anything but the minimum maintenance and I got a lead foot and live in NJ with salty air, pot holes, and aggressive driving being the norm. Mary Barra has done a fantastic job pushing my entire family into Toyota dealerships.
I disagree with this every time I think GM is back they disappoint me. But to be fair I hate modern vehicles.
The new “face” of Buick reminds me of of a character in a movie called “Space Raiders” [1983]. Compare to the face of “ZARIATIN “.
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All manufacturers have their issues, I had a 2018 Silverado 1500 and wasn't happy with it, bought a 2020 2500 and love it no problems and tows like a beast. No I didn't spring 13k for the diesel, it's not worth it unless you tow a whole lot, like daily.
If I may ask a question? You weren't happy with your 2018, but why? Was it fit/finish, power, reliablity?
And you bought another (heavier duty) truck from the same manufacturer? Why, if you were unhappy, didn't you change?
@@AllCarswithJon the suspension was too soft and the reliability of the 5.3 as well as it's requirement to run at very high RPM while towing. I feel that most manufacturers have turned half ton pickup trucks into large sedans.
I've NEVER been impressed with the 5.3. Much overrated.
Dear Jon,
You asked what defines reliability. I don't trust JD Powers or anything similar since they are all bought, all the time. You can find the car's reliability in the true market value deterioration. Cast aside factors that embellish auto prices (dealer cuts) and you can see a trend. In engineering terms, it's how long you can expect to go without a powertrain rebuild. Of course, this includes following "proper maintenance". Notice how I didn't say manufacturer recommendations. I wouldn't trust GM service guidelines or dealership advice. The only reason I'd go to the dealership is for parts. This goes for any dealership!
Another folksy way to gauge reliability is just to talk to a mechanic. Although many mechanics are full of you know what, some are just noticing patterns in their trade. They'll tell you which motors and transmissions they see fail the most, and the common things wrong with them.
GM timing chains on the Hi Feature engine family, for example, need service every 50k miles, and then the motor itself can reasonably get to 200k miles without blowing a valve. Their transmissions, while better than Ford, are not problem free.
GM's are weird. First of all, it's a large company. Some of their vehicles are nice. Most aren't. The trucks and SUV's aren't bad. GM cars are the problem. That includes Cadillac.
Cadillacs look nice. They feel nice. Their powertrains fall apart faster than everyone on average, besides maybe mitsu, nissan, hyundai and chrysler. GM overloads their vehicles with oversensitive electronics and fancy gadgets that are actually anti-user. Hard to take a company like that seriously. You could say GM's small cars are just as bad as Ford and Chrysler. Maybe you'd even be right at this point. Ford got out of small cars. The cope has been that, if you know the GM you can take care of it. The hard truth is GM has built a bunch of trash just like Ford and Chrysler. The vast majority of GM small vehicles are designed to die at 150k. The GM competitors to Ford's Panther platform are all less reliable than the Panther.
With all that said, GM can build an absolutely invincible car when they want. One that's easy to service too. They just don't seem to want to. That's why I'm on Team Ford.
Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.
I am seeing a healthy amount of these new Buicks here in my area
My wife and I have owned three GM vehicles. My first truck a 2003 Silverado 1500. My wife's 2015 traverse. And my current truck, a 2003 Silverado 2500hd. I have always liked Chevy. I hate the way they advertise.
What do you mean you hate the way they advertise? If you don't mind me asking?
According to Car Wizard, not their turbos
That car wizard dude is a bone head.
As a Bow Tie Fan for decades who went Prius last year your GM perspective was really informative and insightful. I really enjoyed it.
I appreciate that!
Not sure if this is a good or bad thing but I believe the Colorado is the lowest price US Built, UAW made car, also GM is a US company
We always drive Oldsmobiles...AND they were 200,000 mile vehicles....Olds V8s were the best....Cutlass was the NUMBER 1 selling name plate 1975-1985 ...if u were leaving GM in the 80s ..thats crazy ..crazy 1980- 1985 ..98 88 toronado...Cutlass...Ciera...these cars were BETTER than Ford or Mopar ANYTHING!!!!!
I no longer favor one builder or another. At least GM still builds a few sedans. I still think GMC only exists so the BUICK dealers can sell trucks and larger SUV’s too just like CHEVROLET dealers.
Are they separate dealerships there?
buick dealer? 😂
@@Australiaisupsidedown Well most of them are BUICK/GMC dealers. You seem to find that amusing. 😀
Jon, the thing you missed is their JVs with Chinese manufacturers.
I think they have a greater appreciation of their new competitors' processes and marketing than most.
Unfortunately, like VW, they cast their EV platform in stone way too early, baking in too much cost and inefficiencies.
Yep. Ultium is outdated already. No way to improve
There is cheap, and then there is GM cheap. Especially with regard to their interiors. I work for a supplier than makes the door cards for their trucks and they are CONSTANTLY looking for ways to save a cent here and a cent there. Literally changed "fabric" supplier because it was cheaper, none of the tests we did were all that satisfying but GM shrugged and said it was okay. None of the other automakers I have worked for has their leniency with regard to cheap plastics, except, I did once work with Hyundai/Kia for a bit and they were pretty damned cheap too.
No, I really don't like GM's direction at all, and it's time for Barra to step down. They need new leadership yet again.
Gm cheap is MUCH better than ford cheap....I just left a ford dealership.for a job at GM and the interior Quality and solidity is night and day
I’ve had several GM cars over the years, I have a 97 W/T now. Generally they have been pretty good. But with the current trend of putting in three cylinder turbos, they aren’t going to have the longevity of the older models.
lol 25 years ago
My last two vehicles have been GM have been extremely happy with them; far better than the two previous Stellantis vehicles I’ve owned. Granted exceeding Stellantis quality is no great achievement
Completely enjoy my very basic 2012 Sonic LS sedan, maintained to remain a trusted coast to coast cruiser. What I don't trust is any undersized gas engine with a turbocharger and CVT, which all GM, and Ford for that matter, now have. My "SUV" is a '17 SV 4X4 crew Frontier. NOTHING new appeals to me. Best new vehicle I've ever driven is a 2023 Charger SXT, but just when the bugs are out they don't make it anymore. Government needs to get out of the car business.
Every personal ownership experience is anecdotal. And every long term experience is old news, right? That said, I bought a 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4X4 6.0 gas, brand new. I drive 12kmi a year so I'm now at 75kmi. At this point, I've fed it gas, tires and this year, a battery. It has performed its intended mission perfectly. At the rate we're going I don't see why it won't do 150 or 200kmi+. When I bought it I figured it would be eaten away by the salt on my upstate NY roads before the mechanics failed and that is probably going to be the case.
I've heard and read many times that people who have problems with a GM car just complain the loudest. I think 40 years of journalism (and GM's bad choices too) haven't helped. :)
And yes, every personal experience is anecdotal.... but that bad personal experience matters far more than statistics and carries far more weight with the next purchase decision.
That all being said, thank you for chiming in with a positive note about your Silverado.
If GM is smart , they need to bring back there performance Division again as well, and that's Pontiac !! And bring it with rear wheel drive V8 Platform powertrain ,muscle cars 2doors and 4door cars!! And all wheel drive as well 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪💪
GM products are too hit or miss to try
My boss has a 2016 Silverado and I drove it. The materials and buttons are all fading and the screen was out. No music or infotainment. The transmission felt off and the car would shudder and the revs were wild.
Drove the last Chevy Cruze and it was terrible. It was so low to the ground it couldn't get into the driveay. The interior was very uncomfortable and crampedm really emphasized why sedans are terrible to me. The same issues of the buttons fading and peeling and the CHEAPEST feeling gear selector I ever touched. It had the thinnist plastic and was fragile and wobbly.
Then rhe neighbors had two last gen Malibus they always always had issues and broke down a lot.
My other boss as a new Silverado with a four banger turbo and he tows all kinds of stuff. Im waiting to see if the darm think will explode.
My childhood car a 04 Suburbans transmission just went out at 200k miles. The interior and electeonics were going long before.
Cars are money pits. Im pretty young but they are getting to the point of hate for me. Far too much money, even for reliable cars.
Almost all GM vehicles look so much alike, except in size. Buick is just a Chevy with a bit more chromed plastic. They also routinely replace refined and proven powertrains to test experiments on the general public. They think we won't notice; unfortunately too many don't. To be fair, most new vehicles fail for abuse and neglect, but abuse is highly suggested in advertising.
The Buick Envista looks nothing like the Chevy Trax
@@karlpiepenburg127 because Encore is the sister.
One could argue the trax and envista are korean enough to not be gm...same with encore gx and its chevy counterpart
Livng in AU - absolutely correct, I did not expect that plot twist! GM-AU are dead - equal to Alfa Romeo in 2024, I'd recommend just handing the business over to Stellantis & go home... As for GM Daewoo, sure, they have always been great at styling but terrible at making cars. This has not changed Jon. We cannot let a GM Daewoo "Full Self Destruction" car escape into the wild. =)
WTH well for me its two car's the CT4 and CT5 Blackwing...one can dream
Interesting insights! I will say that from my perspective some things are going well from a distance. Cadillac styling looks the best that it has in the last 20 years. The new Buicks are stylish. The EV program looks to have some potential within its market which is more than what can be said for stellantis or Ford. The decision to release a Hummer as a subbrand is a better strategy than what the original Hummer was.
The problem that I have Jon is what I see as the most important issue is still not fixed. The 8-speed transmission in the trucks is in the midst of a lawsuit because of the problems they have had. The 10-speed that they developed with Ford is having similar problems from what I hear. I think they followed Ford's direction on removing a gear on their front wheel drive transmission that they co-developed. The cylinder deactivation problem has never been fixed. They've never done to my knowledge dual injection to fix the problems of direct injection like Ford and Toyota have. I'm not sure that they've ever truly bulletproofed their other engines. If they have not, they just made a very nice environment to sit in while you're waiting for the wrecker to pick you up. I think cars in general are not heading in a good direction for long-term reliability as a whole so we'll see who comes out on the top in the race to the bottom. What I see here makes me unlikely to give GM another chance.
How much of it is Mary Barra I have no idea. I will give you that given a choice between Carlos travaras a Mary Barra, I'd rather have Mary Barra but between Mary Barra and the late Sergio from FCA, I would rather have Sergio because Sergio brought things back to life. The product is what will make or break the company.
Well said.
I tried to make the point in the video that GM as a "Business" and setting itself up for the future is impressive and ahead of many rivals.
But their weakness is "product". Yes, I've heard of those issue, but I have general sense things are pointed in the right direction?
@@AllCarswithJon parts of it are. I will note that when Bob Lutz was at GM, I thought the same thing at the time. To be fair, I don't know that GM has to fix their reliability issues in order to be successful look no further than the German car manufacturers as an example that you don't have to be reliable to be successful. You just have to make a very pretty car that's good enough during the warranty period and people will trade it off afterwards. I'm not saying that's the way I want them to do things I'm just acknowledging that's how the market works. The main thing that they have to fix successful is they have to get the interiors correct and the build quality correct. Reliability is a different discussion.
I will also know that I appreciate that you bring this up because I think this is an important part of having a balanced car discussion that certain channels particularly one by a person who yells a lot and dumps on anything that isn't Toyota does not explain the nuances that exist as to why some things are popular even if reliability is not the priority. I also think sometimes people have a misconception that occasionally even if the big three as a whole are not as good at making quality vehicles, that doesn't mean that every single model that they make is bad and everything that Toyota Honda make is good. There are examples of domestic cars even today that I would put more trust in than particular models from Toyota and Honda. There's a reason why there's a diversity of customers in the market.
Heres a question, not about gm
But how kany car companies do you think could compete in the us?
Cause we used to have renaults, citroen, suzuki, isuzu, etc. and i know regulations and such get in the way, but i wonder how many could get into the states and be profitable
That's a really interesting question... which I do not have an answer to.
Part of the answer is "many more", but it would be hurtful to many other brands like GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
It won't be too soon, but I expect Chinese brands here in the future, and I truly think it will be like the early 80's and the Japanese, with multiple brands (5 or more) coming here trying to stake a claim. I suspect 3 will make it.
@@AllCarswithJon I was looking at overall sales of compacts, and assuming 100k can still make a profit, then there's room for at least 5 new compacts, tho many brands have dropped theis
Nissan recentlyl announced they were ending the Versa. I don't know.. I just *feel* there's a massive market out there for something small, cheap, and efficient. The question is who's going to figure it out.
@@AllCarswithJon especially for enthusiast, people love the Honda fit, and where I live, it's impossible to buy a Toyota matrix/Pontiac vibe cause practical compacts with fun are something that everyone can get behin
Give us a preview of your next episode of "All Chevy Trax with Jon", please.
I would likely buy a Trax but for the dubious engine. I wouldn't want one without a solid warranty.
Jon love your new video format.
The "Walk-and-Talk-andbreathlesslytrytomakeapoint"?
If your number one weakness is product and you’re in the business of selling things, then you’re doing everything wrong. Period.
The Blazer is a really great car that people whine about it not being a real "Blazer" (not like the S10 Blazer was amazing) and the Mach E is a great car that people complain about not being a "Mustang". So really it's just the name that people whine about.
Well, I quite like the Mach E. It's not great, and I could go on about relatively slow sales and losing money on them, but I like using the Mustang name to transition not only to an EV but building out a "Mustang" sub-brand (like they're doing with "Bronco").
However, my issue with the Blazer is not the name being used on a crossover and not a "real" offroad SUV. It's that there's a clear move in the "real" offroad SUV realm with products like the Bronco and Defender to tap into their heritage. Here, I think GM created a perfectly okay, modern, boring CUV and completely missed the trend.
@@AllCarswithJon Admittedly a Colorado utility 4x4 would be pretty neat, just like the Ranger based Ford Everest that is sold in other markets.
I like the Blazer because it seems like a plush, nice, performance personal car like a Monte Carlo or a Grand Prix.
@@davestvwatching2408 Interesting... thanks for sharing that. I've never looked at the new Blazer as the modern intrepretation of the old Monte Carlo.... hmmmm....
Given they sold up everything except for GM south Korea outside of the Americas. GM is going the wrong way. The new Colorado is a facelift on the one they had in Australia still and the ranger is a lot newer update. I would like it Caddilac came to Australia with a ct5 wagon with a V8 given they shut down Holden and we are now stuck with shit box Silverados and rams.
GM being right? Where are the sedans, coupes, roadsters, and wagons??
At Toyota. :)
@@AllCarswithJon Nissan is killing their sedans, Toyota will also kill them soon.
the only way you'll get coupes and roadsters is to have EV sales at 70-80%. That way the factory can make all their cars on the same platform and just run a few different body styles per day to cover demand for different types.
@@davestvwatching2408 First, I've heard the promise of something like that for nearly 40 years. I'll believe it when I see it. BUT, that leaves me with a really good idea for a future video. Want a 2 door, 4 seat convertible? Pray for EV success!
They should not as good, but better than Toyota and Honda!!!
Bought my first ever GM product (Sliverado) a year ago. There is no accounting for taste, but I think it is the best looking truck out there. The funny thing is that it is the lower "Custom" trim and it looks better than the chromed out higher trim models. Gorgeous 20" wheels and the black grill goes great with the dark silver paint. The interior is the older version and plain as can be, but reminiscent of my 90's Ranger and Dakota, so that's fine by me. I don't care for the space ship screens across the whole dashboard.
My money is too precious to take a risk on a GM product, especially when they don’t sell less than their competitors. If I have to take a leap of faith, I should at least get a discount. Every GM vehicle I ever had had tons of problems like AC that failed at 60,000 miles like clockwork. There are just so many better products with less risk and higher resale.
By the way, the ultium platform is already very outdated. It’s typical GM. Instead of constant incremental improvement, they try to do huge leapfrogging moves.
That's a really good point, and one I've considered doing a video about for some time. GM is (in my opinion) terrible at small improvements. Sure, they do some of course, but their DNA is to take huge swings. Think of the X-bodies, or the W-bodies, or the Northstar platform, or the Ultium platform today. Big, big changes.
Unfortunately, they don't usually land, at least initially.
@@AllCarswithJon yes. One need look no further than the EV1!!! Way ahead of its time and beloved by its lessees. Instead of building on it, GM crushed all the cars and killed the EV.
I'm sorry, Jon. But, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree. GM has gotten worse since the mid 2000s. Quality, engineering, styling, power trains, interiors, infotainment... all of it has gotten worse.
As you know, I have a very small repair shop. GM and Ford, by far, are the worst that I've seen. The GM 1.5 turbo 4 is a disaster. The 3.6 V6 has never been all that great. Their transmissions are, meehhh.. and the interiors are terrible along with the infotainment and switch gear.
At this point, I'd avoid any GM like the plaque, or a crazy ex-girlfriend.
Contrary to what everyone thinks, Mary Barra is NOT the answer.
Appreciate the input!
I think that you should end your "Saturday Walk with John" videos with a cup of coffee on your porch!
Ah my beverage of choice!
Honestly, even though these walks are relatively early (so not *too* hot), the idea of finishing in a puddle of sweat and ending with coffee is not appealing.
But a really good idea, thanks. And since I'm preparing to record my next one, it may just happen! :)
@@AllCarswithJon Iced Coffee?
I don't like that GM wanted to get rid of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and use their own developed system plus they were experimenting with subscriptions. People don't want that.
Go GM!!
Ford is leading with the most number of recalls as their quality has gone down the tank, so GM is slightly better. Fiat-Chrysler is owned by Stellantis and they are not doing well. I think Chrysler as the worst of the Big 3. Of course, GM is not as good as Toyota and Honda. A problem with the American automakers is they focus on making higher profits and cost-cutting at the expense of quality and reliability. They don't want to build durable long-lasting vehicles that people want
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When GM went bankrupt in 2009, they got rid of all their car brands to focus on SUVs and trucks. But where does that leave Buick, an old people brand like Oldsmobile? GM ran Saab and Saturn to the ground
It's because of the Chinese. They like Buick.
NO to EVs!
There is nothing right with GM today. Competent design does not exist. You cannot tell me that anything they have brought out since the bankruptcy (and even before) had any hint of design talent or skill. There is no GM car that is stunning or beautiful. Nothing is sharp. The Shamvette is simply a blended version of other automakers' work thrown together and nothing works together - it has awful proportions and is a totally useless product. Their trucks are third rate and still not good looking. GMC remains a professional grade Chevrolet. Cadihack remains hideous garbage that still is infected with Arts and Scientology (!) morass. Buick should not even exist and is a dumpy brand. Engineering is horrific - if you know anything about the issues GM has with its engines over mid term usage, you will know they have pulled every dollar out of engineering they can and the cars and trucks stop working right around five years.
When Trump gets back, takes some pressure off, GM just might redeem itself.
NO WAY !!!!! GM is wayyyyy better than NISSAN OR MAZDA OR MIRSUBISHI OR KIA OR HYUNDAI...I worked at a Toyota dealer...NOT as good as u think.....AND BUICK shudda been discontinued NOT OLDSMOBILE....
Oldsmobile was losing money and buyers, Buick wasn't.
Everyone on your block should have an EV. I don't see enough in your videos. If you have a house and 240V electric dryer port you should think about an EV.
It's ironic that EVs sell better in cities where the owners need to fast charge them. City people/apartment dwellers think owning an EV will impress women/ raise their status so they buy Teslas and get them stuck in the winter time.
EVs are still not priced for mass adoption. There are also a few other wrinkles to get smoothed out yet. At this point most people should be driving hybrids as a step towards EVs. Although Tesla's rise was good for pushing EV tech forward it also made us prematurely dismiss hybrids.
GM blows