Updated
Updated · Jalopnik · May 10
GM delays electric truck and SUV development
Updated
Updated · Jalopnik · May 10

GM delays electric truck and SUV development

13 articles · Updated · Jalopnik · May 10
  • Affected models reportedly include the GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ, potentially slowing planned updates to GM's battery-powered large-vehicle lineup.
  • The delay could also shorten momentum for rear-wheel steering's return in the 2026 Sierra EV, where the feature is offered only on AT4 and Denali trims.
  • GM previously abandoned its Quadrasteer pickup system after weak sales and high costs, underscoring how expensive steering technology has struggled to gain lasting traction in its truck range.
Is Quadrasteer's return a true EV innovation or a flashy distraction from GM's delayed electric truck plans?
With truck prices at record highs, will four-wheel steering be a must-have feature or an unaffordable gimmick all over again?