5.6.2003
GM reports May sales up 4% in US

GM dealers sold 435,495 new cars and trucks in May in the US, up 4 percent compared with May 2002.

GM dealers sold 435,495 new cars and trucks in May in the US, up 4 percent compared with May 2002. GM's overall truck sales (258,165) were up 13 percent over a year ago, establishing a new industry record for the month. Car sales (177,330) were down 7 percent from the year-ago level.

GM established a new industry truck sales record for May delivering 258,165 units, up 13 percent. GM posted industry record utility vehicle sales for May with 114,899 units, a 25,455-unit increase over the previous record set in May 2002. GMC sales were up 16 percent over year-ago levels on the strong sales of the Sierra, up 9 percent, and record utility sales, up 44.5 percent. Chevrolet truck sales were up 10 percent over last year, with Chevrolet full-size pickups improving 16 percent.

Despite a decline in overall car sales, GM continued to post strong sales results in May in key segments. GM's industry-leading certified used vehicle program had a solid month in May with approximately 43,636 total certified used vehicle sales, including the Cadillac, Saturn and Saab certified brands.