Report: Hyundai to Supply Vans to Chevrolet and GMC

General Motors and Hyundai are forging a major commercial vehicle partnership that will see the South Korean automaker supply next-generation van platforms to both Chevrolet and GMC.

Industry intelligence firm AutoForecast Solutions reports that Hyundai is expected to begin producing a commercial van platform—similar to its global Solati and ST1 models—in the United States by early 2029. Shortly thereafter, Chevrolet and GMC are expected to roll out their own badge-engineered variants off the shared Hyundai architecture.

Trade dynamics mean the co-developed vans will almost certainly be built on U.S. soil. However, production may not take place at Hyundai’s existing manufacturing footprints in Alabama or Georgia, potentially requiring a new or reconfigured assembly facility to handle the added volume.

Hyundai is leading the engineering for the commercial van platform, while GM and Hyundai will each design unique exterior and interior styling to keep the vehicles distinct to their respective brands.

The arrival of a modern, Hyundai-sourced commercial van lineup raises questions about the future of GM's long-standing workhorses. The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans have remained on sale in their current body-on-frame format since 1995.

Despite their age, the legacy vans continue to generate steady fleet demand, combining for approximately 65,000 unit sales last year. While GM has not officially confirmed an end date for the Express and Savana, the incoming Hyundai-backed platform offers a long-overdue modern alternative as fleet requirements shift toward newer architectures.

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