Stellantis Posts Modest Q3 Gain as GM and Ford Slip in U.S. Sales

Stellantis edged up in U.S. third-quarter sales while GM and Ford reported declines, driven by Ram 1500 strength for Stellantis and continued weakness for pickup-heavy rivals.

Auburn Hills-based Stellantis posted a 3 percent increase in U.S. third-quarter sales, selling 324,277 vehicles, while Detroit-based General Motors and Dearborn-based Ford saw declines of 6 percent and 6.6 percent respectively. Stellantis’ improvement was led by a strong performance from the Ram 1500, which rose 42 percent versus the prior year.

For Michigan enthusiasts and industry watchers, the results highlight shifting momentum within the “Big Three.” Stellantis’ pickup strength helped it buck the downtrend that affected its Detroit rivals, even as GM’s lineup still featured high-volume models such as the Chevrolet Silverado among its top sellers for the quarter.

What’s known next is limited to the topline figures: Stellantis’ modest gain, GM’s 6 percent drop, and Ford’s 6.6 percent slip. These quarterly results will inform how each automaker manages inventory, incentives and product emphasis as they head into the next reporting period, with particular attention on pickup demand and the competitive positioning of Ram, Silverado and Ford’s truck portfolio.