Chevrolet is preparing to end production of the Silverado MD, bringing a relatively short but important chapter to a close for one of America’s better-known medium-duty trucks.
The model, developed in cooperation with International Motors, will leave production on September 10, 2026.
It has been built for eight years at the plant in Springfield, Ohio, where it shared its basic industrial story with the related international CV.
The decision comes as International Motors sells the production complex to Canadian company Roshel, a specialist in defense, armored, and special-purpose vehicles.
Roshel Plans A New Future For The Plant
According to industry sources, General Motors was unable to justify the development of a new generation medium-duty truck. That ultimately led to the end of the Silverado MD program and its international CV twin.
Roshel plans to turn the factory into an important production center for the U.S. market, especially in the defense and security vehicle segments.
Having a manufacturing site in the United States gives the company a stronger position when competing for government and military contracts. It also reduces risks linked to tariffs and cross-border supply chains.
The plant currently employs about 1,325 workers who build diesel-powered trucks classified in the U.S. as Class 4, Class 5, and Class 6 vehicles. A new labor arrangement could help preserve a significant part of the workforce, which would be important for the local economy in Ohio.
A Truck Between Pickups And Heavy Commercial Models
The Silverado MD was aimed at customers who needed something larger than a traditional pickup but did not need a full-size heavy commercial truck.
It was sold in 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD versions, with several wheelbase and cab configurations. Buyers could choose two-door and four-door cab layouts, while wheelbase lengths ranged from about 165 to 243 inches.
The Silverado 4500 HD started at approximately $63,360 before options. That positioned it between traditional heavy-duty pickups and larger commercial trucks.
Under the hood was the familiar 403 cubic inch Duramax L5D turbo-diesel V8. It produced 350 hp and an impressive 750 lb ft of torque.
Duramax Power And Allison Hardware
Although the Duramax engine could produce more power in the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, the medium-duty version was tuned for constant heavy work and the specific needs of commercial use.
Unlike lighter Silverado HD models, which use a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Silverado MD relied on a six-speed Allison automatic. That transmission was designed for serious work under load and became one of the truck’s strongest arguments among professional users.
Even so, the medium-duty truck market remained difficult. General Motors sold only 8,341 examples of the model in 2025. In the first quarter of this year, only 1,273 units were delivered.
Ford’s strong position in the segment made the Silverado MD’s job even harder.
Chevrolet Still Stays In Commercial Trucks
The end of this truck does not mean Chevrolet is leaving the commercial segment completely. The Low Cab Forward model, built by Isuzu, continues for the 2027 model year.
That cab-over truck is offered with gasoline and turbo-diesel engines, wheelbases up to about 248 inches, and a maximum gross vehicle weight rating above 33,000 pounds.
The Silverado MD never reached the popularity of America’s traditional pickups, but it still earned a place among fleet buyers, construction companies, and specialized operators.
For those customers, it offered a useful mix of strength, straightforward maintenance, and familiar Chevrolet mechanical hardware.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.