Chevrolet Halts China Sales, Retail 36 Units in H1 2026; GM China to Keep Production, Explore Overseas

Chevrolet has suspended new car sales in China, and dealer sources confirmed the situation. GM China responded that Cadillac and Buick brands have competitive advantages in their respective segments and can support sustainable business growth, while the Chevrolet product line under the joint venture is more suited to export market demand. Chevrolet products will continue to be produced in China and will actively explore overseas market opportunities outside the United States, and after-sales service for existing Chinese owners will be maintained.

Several insiders at authorized Chevrolet dealers confirmed that new car sales have been suspended, but the timing of the suspension varies among sources, with some dealers saying it began at the end of 2025, while others said sales have been stalled for more than a year. Some dealer phone numbers listed on the official website were unanswered or disconnected, and stores that could still be reached said they now mainly operate the Buick brand. Retail data show that from January to June 2026, Chevrolet's cumulative retail volume in China was 36 units, with 8 units in January, 14 in February, 11 in March, 2 in April, no retail record in May, and only 1 unit in June.

Chevrolet was officially introduced for local production in China by the joint venture in 2005, and grew rapidly with the wave of household car adoption. Models such as Sail, Cruze, and Malibu became bestsellers, reaching a sales peak in 2014 with annual retail of 767,000 units. Sales then declined year by year, falling to 410,000 units in 2019 and 52,700 units in 2024. In 2025, annual retail volume was 8,747 units, and by the first half of 2026, the new car retail system had essentially come to a halt.