General Motors (GM) reported an 8% year-on-year increase in U.S. vehicle sales for the third quarter, driven by growth in both electric and gas-powered models. The automaker set a new EV sales record with 66,501 deliveries in Q3, reflecting surging demand as customers continue to benefit from the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Year-to-date EV sales now stand at 144,668 units, up 105% from the same period in 2024. The Chevrolet Equinox EV has emerged as the best-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S., while Cadillac placed three vehicles in the top 10 best-selling luxury EVs: LYRIQ (#2), OPTIQ (#5), and VISTIQ (#6).
GM also posted record results in its traditional lineup. Crossovers and SUVs set new quarterly highs, with strong performances from the GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Envista. GM remains on track to lead the U.S. full-size pickup market for the sixth consecutive year and the full-size SUV segment for the 51st year in a row.
Other highlights included:
- GMC pacing toward its best year ever
- Chevrolet Trax topping the small SUV segment in Q3
- Buick recognized as the fastest-growing mainstream brand year-to-date
- Cadillac recording its strongest Q3 and year-to-date sales since 2013
- GM Envolve, the fleet business, reporting a 20% sales increase
“No one is in a stronger position for a changing U.S. market than GM,” said Duncan Aldred, GM senior VP and president of North America. “We have the best lineup of ICE and EV vehicles we’ve ever had. Our brands have grown market share with consistently strong pricing, and low incentives and inventory.”
Through the first three quarters of 2025, GM’s U.S. sales have climbed 10% to 2.2 million vehicles, the company’s best pace in a decade.
