Furthermore, GM has responded decisively to slower-than-expected EV demand. The company sold its stake in the Ultium Cells Lansing plant and pivoted some assembly capacity from EVs back to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. While GM took $7.6 billion in charges in the second half of the year to reduce EV capacity, these actions are expected to lower fixed costs. Importantly, warranty expenses are trending in the right direction, and EV-related losses are set to decline, improving overall profitability.
GM expects its North America EBIT margins in the 8-10% range this year, up from 6.8% in 2025. This recovery is projected to be driven by lower costs, a better product mix, and the elimination of one-time headwinds that weighed on 2025 results.
Beyond vehicles, GM’s software and services business is becoming an increasingly important profit driver. Advanced offerings such as OnStar and Super Cruise delivered record subscriptions in 2025. OnStar reached 12 million subscribers, including more than 120,000 Super Cruise subscribers, representing nearly 80% year-over-year growth. Deferred revenues from software and services are expected to rise to about $7.5 billion by the end of this year, nearly 40% higher than 2025 levels. This growing recurring revenue base strengthens long-term earnings visibility.