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The history of GMC trucks date back from the time when General Motors acquired the independent auto makers in the early 1900's. Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was purchased by GM in 1909 which is company is known for its production of commercial trucks that are powered by an engine with just one cylinder. Upon the purchase of Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, GMC truck trade name was created. In that same period of time, another independent automaker was obtained by GMC, the Reliance Motor Company. The two new acquisitions were tied in 1911 and led to the construction of the earliest GMC trucks. The Motor Show in New York in 1912 gave the public the first glance to the GMC trucks.

It was at the beginning of large-auto production by General Motor Corporation when the company decided to change the company name to General Motors. This is to avoid mix-up with the GMC trucks brand name. GMC then became a name that refers only to the huge vehicles manufactured by GM. An addition to the GMC trucks was made available in 1943 when GM totally took over the Chicago bus maker company, Yellow Coach. By having acquired this company, Coach Division of GM was put up. The expansion of GMC trucks continue to swell when the US government asked GM to fabricate military trucks for the US military troop during the WWII period. More than 600,000 vehicles were put up by the company during this period. These days, GMC is creating large vehicles like military trucks and tanks, Lorries, SUV's and other huge autos for the auto market of Middle East and North America. Used Trucks Surrey BC Canada

The production of GMC trucks sustained its success. In fact the company even put up Canadian center in London, Ontario in 1962 to aid in the creation of these huge vehicles and coaches. However the operation of this center just lasted up until towards the end of 80's since GM was required to give up the production of coaches and buses and put them up for sale. The Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Company and the Canadian Coach Companies eventually acquired the GM buses and coaches design. Nowadays, GMC products are more on SUV's and pick-up trucks although there were time then when the company offered other large vehicles like coaches, mobile homes, buses, ambulances and fire trucks.

GMC and Chevrolet are the divisions of General Motors that are creating autos with more or less the same in exterior. The minor differences between the models of these two brand names are the grill style and the nameplates. The headlight of GMC autos make use of quad lights starting from their autos in 1962 through 1972 models while Chevrolet used dual lights only. In terms of marketing though, GMC has some advantage because it is offered by Pontiac and Cadillac dealer as well. Chevrolet on the other hand is solely sold by Chevrolet dealers. The similar appearance of Chevrolet and GMC autos continued up until 2007 only because during this year GMC started to offer Sierra and Silverado which are models that are totally different from Chevy models.

The sale of Chevrolet was higher in USA while GMC has the upper hand in Canada. Although there are differences in the market demand for the two GM divisions, these are two strong makers of autos in the market. The extended history of these two in the auto market can be a good indication of this. Around the globe GM is identified because of the sturdy and dependable vehicles it offers in the market. V:12