Detroit: General Motors on Monday reported a 5.5% increase in its U.S. vehicle sales for 2025, strengthening its position as the country’s largest automaker despite a decline in fourth-quarter deliveries.
GM said its U.S. sales fell 6.9% in the fourth quarter, but gains earlier in the year were driven by higher demand for electric vehicles, large SUVs and lower-priced models such as the Buick Envista.
The Detroit-based company sold more than 2.85 million vehicles in the United States in 2025, including about 703,000 units during the fourth quarter. That compares with 2.52 million vehicles sold by Toyota in the U.S. during the same period.
GM’s performance stands out in a U.S. auto market that industry forecasts suggest grew about 2% in 2025 to roughly 16.3 million vehicles, according to Cox Automotive.
Several other automakers also reported U.S. sales growth last year. Toyota posted an 8% increase, while Hyundai and Kia recorded their third consecutive years of record sales with gains of 8.4% and 7%, respectively. Honda reported a 0.5% rise.
In contrast, Stellantis said its U.S. sales declined 3.3% in 2025 as the company continues efforts to restructure its operations in the market. However, Stellantis’ Jeep brand posted a modest gain of less than 1%, marking its first annual U.S. sales increase since 2018.
Jeff Kommor, head of Stellantis’ U.S. retail sales, said consecutive quarterly improvements indicate progress in the company’s turnaround efforts, citing a broader range of powertrain options.
GM also said it expanded its U.S. market share by half a percentage point to 17% in 2025. The automaker reported a 48% increase in electric vehicle sales, making it the second-largest seller of all-electric vehicles in the U.S., behind Tesla.
“Demand for our brands and products remains strong across every price segment,” said GM North America President Duncan Aldred, adding that the company is positioned to build on its momentum in the year ahead.
