Flint Assembly Added Sunday Shifts After Paint Booth Fire
The plant implemented overtime shifts to recover a 3,000-unit production deficit following a recent fire.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Trucks
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General Motors has scheduled five Sunday overtime shifts at its Flint Assembly plant to offset production losses. The move follows a September 7, 2026, paint booth fire that caused a shortfall of 3,000 trucks.
Why it matters
The plant produces the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, making the production deficit a significant hurdle for meeting supply targets. These additional shifts are essential for catching up on volume before the transition to the 2027 model year.
The Flint Assembly plant is working five additional Sunday shifts to recover a 3,000-unit production deficit. The facility manufactures the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups.
The players
General Motors
General Motors is a major American multinational automotive manufacturing company that produces and distributes vehicles worldwide.
Flint Assembly
Flint Assembly is a high-volume manufacturing facility in Michigan tasked with producing heavy-duty pickup trucks.
The details
No injuries were reported during the September 7, 2026, fire that damaged the paint booth. Employees are completing the overtime hours under the National Agreement’s emergency provisions, with shifts assigned across the third, first, and second shift teams throughout September and October.
Timeline
A fire broke out in the plant paint booth on September 7, 2026.
Third and first shift employees worked on September 13, 2026.
First and second shift employees worked on September 20, 2026.
Third and second shifts are scheduled to work on September 27, 2026.
Regular 2027 model year production is set for November 16, 2026.
Roadmap
This recovery effort highlights the tight production margins maintained by major automakers to meet consumer demand for heavy-duty trucks. It reflects the industry’s reliance on contractual overtime flexibility to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
The push to restore output helps ensure steady inventory levels for dealership lots in the coming months. Buyers of the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD should expect normalized availability as the facility approaches its November production shift.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent production schedules is critical for automakers to avoid long waitlists for heavy-duty vehicles. Implementing emergency overtime shifts allows manufacturers to preserve their inventory targets despite unexpected facility damage.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GM Authority.
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