The second-generation Avalanche arrived in 2007 and used GM's new GMT900 platform. It remained a cross between a Suburban and Silverado, although Chevy ditched the heftier 2500 version.
More than 150 of the staff will be coming from Europe. GM has already announced plans to use the new system in the new GMT900 SUVs and also on an updated version of the Saturn Vue hybrid.
AutoWeek got its hands on the official press release heralding GM's new pair of GMT900 pickups: the 2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. Spy shots had already revealed the shape of the Silverado ...