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Facility Details

Romulus Powertrain produces V6 engines and 10-speed transmissions used in a variety of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles.  The plant originally opened in the 1970’s as part of GM Detroit Diesel Allison Division making diesel engines and components. The plant began to produce engines in the 1980’s, and through the years, has produced over 10.8 million V8 engines and over 6.6 million V6 engines. Historically, the plant has a long-standing reputation of quality, productivity and performance.  Hourly employees are represented by UAW Local 163.

Investments

• Since 2011, GM has invested more than $903 million in Romulus Powertrain Operations
• 2019 – $20 million, capacity increase for 10-speed transmission program
• 2013 – 493.4 million
  • $343.4 million for a new 10-speed transmission program
  • $150 million for a capacity increase of an all-new, previously-announced V6 engine.
• 2013 – $5 million addition to previous engine program investment
• 2011 – $385 million for an all-new, fuel efficient engine program

Products & Production

Romulus Powertrain produces V6 engines and 10-speed transmissions used in a variety of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles.

HFV6 Engine:

• Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon
• Cadillac ATS Coupe, ATS and CTS; Chevrolet Camaro
• Chevrolet Blazer
• Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia
• Cadillac CT6

10-Speed Transmission:

• Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon

Awards

• 2016 Wards Auto World 10 Best Engines (HFV6 Gen 2 Engine 3.0L, 3.6L)
  Motor Trend Car of the Year
• 2015 GM North America – Best in Launch (HFV6 Gen 2 Engine 3.0L, 3.6L)
• 2015 Michigan Environmental Leaders
• 2015 Michigan Neighborhood Environmental Partner (since 2008)
• 2015 Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partner (since 2001)
• 2015 Michigan Clean Corporate Citizen (since 2003)
• ISO 14001 Certification (since 2000)
• Wildlife Habitat Council “Wildlife at Work” Certification (since 2008)
• 2014: Neighborhood Environmental Partner (NEP) Award – MDEQ (since 2008)
• 2013: NEP Special Tribute Award - MDEQ
• 2014: NEP Special Tribute Award - MDEQ
• 2014: Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) Award – MDEQ (since 2003)
• 2014: Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership (MBP3) (since 2001)
• 2014: ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification (since 2000)
• 2013: Wildlife Habitat Council “Wildlife at Work” 3-year recertification (since 2008)
• 2013: Michigan Alliance for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Volunteer Service Award
• 2012: Habitat for Humanity Service Award
• 2011: Motor Trend Car of the Year - Chevrolet Silverado HD (6.0L-V8)

GM State Economic Impact

• 2020 State Wages: $108,890,713.29
• 2020 Total Tax Withheld: $17,624,054.91

* Wages include hourly and salaried combined.
* Total tax withheld does not include EE, SS or MED.