(September 1, 2017) DETROIT — General Motors today reported U.S. August deliveries of 275,552 vehicles, up 7.5 percent from a year ago. Retail deliveries were up 4 percent, and the company estimates that it gained more than one-half point of retail market share.

General Motors was one of only a few automakers that saw August sales increases. Others up from August 2016 included Toyota and Volkswagen. Nissan, Ford, Honda and Fiat Chrysler were down.

General Motors commercial fleet deliveries were up 19 percent, and the company has gained domestic Commercial market share for 13 consecutive months. Total fleet deliveries were up 24 percent.

“We had a very strong month, and grew our retail and commercial fleet business on the strength of robust crossover sales at all four of our brands,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “But our focus is on the unfolding crisis in Texas and what we can do to help our customers, employees, dealers and everyone else impacted by the flooding.”

Alan Batey, president of GM North America, added, “During this crisis, we have seen remarkable acts of bravery and compassion. People are pulling together and helping total strangers like they’ve been neighbors all their lives. It’s inspiring and we are there for all of you.”

GM division results:

Chevrolet

    Best August since 2004 and best August crossover month ever.
    The Traverse was up 83 percent, for its best month ever.
    The Equinox was up 67 percent. 

Buick

    The Encore, up 31 percent, had its best month ever.
    The Envision, up 78 percent, had its best August ever.

GMC
 
    August deliveries of the Acadia were up 36 percent, for its best August ever, and sales have now grown year over year for 12 consecutive months.
    Sales of the Terrain were up 66 percent, with shipments of the all-new 2018 model starting to grow.

Cadillac

    The XT5 crossover was up 28 percent, for its second best month since launch, bringing the combined SRX/XT5 year to date sales up 10 percent.