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Odd...is Fairfax still on strike? I don't think they are, it's been well over a few months...
I do know that some GM plants undergo what's known as an inventory shutdown, but that may just be for suppliers like Delphi.
When will they start making the 09's?
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I do know that some GM plants undergo what's known as an inventory shutdown, but that may just be for suppliers like Delphi.
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I received the info about two weeks ago....My build date is w/o July 28, 2008 - I guess the Canadians get put on the back burner! ;O)
Just kidding...
What I have heard also is that one of the "hauling" companies that moved a lot of the malibu's around North America has gone bankrupt causing a shortage of hauling abilities to everyone....Not sure how big of an effect this will have on anyone in the U.S. Has any else heard this?
Just kidding...
What I have heard also is that one of the "hauling" companies that moved a lot of the malibu's around North America has gone bankrupt causing a shortage of hauling abilities to everyone....Not sure how big of an effect this will have on anyone in the U.S. Has any else heard this?
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No problem, mrbill. It gives me something to do!
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I could not find a article of when the strike ended, but this one said Fairfax started production of 09s the end of June.
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2008/06/23/daily6.html
Looks like the Fairfax strike ended May 22
http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2008/05/19/daily38.html
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All GM assembly plants have a summer shutdown. This is typically a 2 week window at the beginning of July (This year's started on June 30th and will run throught July 13th). It is a chance for plants to make assembly process changes (move/combine/seperate installation jobs and the tools/assist devices that are associated with those jobs) and to make major repairs to equipment that could not be performed quickly enough to keep from interrupting the "line". The "new model year" vehicles typically begin on the first production day following summer shutdown (unless the plant has unfulfilled obligations from the prior model year for customer and fleet orders that could not be completed before the shutdown started. This is highly likely as a result of the American Axle strike). I hope this answered your question.
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With the high demand for the Malibu, it is possible that MY2009 vehicles were being produced BEFORE summer shutdown. I think we did that with the Chevy Trailblazer in 2003 (can't remember for sure though).
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Check your driver's side door. There'll be a sticker that says where. Like this...
Malibu's from Fairfax Assembly...
Envoy's from Moraine Assembly...
Sonoma's from Linden Assembly...
I'd guess your Malibu's from Fairfax. That's where the majority are from. Either that or Lake Orion Assembly.
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No way, you work at Moraine? I know another guy on GMI who works there too.
It sucks that you guys are getting shut down soon. I really love my Envoy.
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Pretty sure the rear end will not go out since the Malibu does not have one
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Probably Lake Orion. If the article was correct that I posted Fairfax did not start 09 production until the end of June.
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Actually, I just left G.M. My last day was June 27thNo way, you work at Moraine? I know another guy on GMI who works there too.
It sucks that you guys are getting shut down soon. I really love my Envoy.
It was a great place to work, and I will certainly miss all of the wonderful people that I worked with. But now it's time to move onto a new career. I took a position with a company out of Michigan.......and far away from the volatile automotive industry.edit: I see you're from West Chester. I'm just up the road from you (Miamisburg/Springboro border).
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Ah I see. Yeah, a lot of people are leaving, my dad was one of them. Took an retirement incentive. Good luck with the new job though.Actually, I just left G.M. My last day was June 27th
edit: I see you're from West Chester. I'm just up the road from you (Miamisburg/Springboro border).
And my uncle lives up there. I go to school a little south of there too, at Fenwick. I've probably seen your Malibu while driving around...I always get excited and then ramble to my parents about how we should trade in the '07 for a new Malibu...
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Just got back from vacation. There was a message on my answering machine (yes, I still have one of those) from last Tuesday. My '09 was in!!! I drove past the dealership on the way to work this morning and it was out front, up on the rack, for all the world to see.
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I just came back from looking at it. The color is nicer in person than on the chart. The wife hasn't seen it yet, but that Silver Moss is right up her alley. Gotta get seat covors for it though........muddy puppy paws on that light interior won't be fun.
It came in too soon........I haven't had time to put my Blazer up for sale. Guess I'll just have to trade it. A 1998 LT 4x4 with 150000 miles can't be worth that much either way?
It came in too soon........I haven't had time to put my Blazer up for sale. Guess I'll just have to trade it. A 1998 LT 4x4 with 150000 miles can't be worth that much either way?
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