Romulus Propulsion Systems

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.

Location

36880 Ecorse Road
Romulus, MI 48174
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Facility

Year Opened: 1976
Size: 1.4 million sq. ft.
Union: UAW Local 163
Social: @MFG_GM, Facebook

What We Do

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

HFV6 Engine:

Chevrolet Blazer
Cadillac XT5 and XT6
Cadillac CT5/CT5-V

10-Speed Transmission:

Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon
Chevrolet Silverado and Sierra
Cadillac CT5

The plant originally opened in the 1970’s as part of GM Detroit Diesel Allison Division making diesel engines and components.

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Photos & Videos

A branded sign outside of General Motors Romulus Propulsion Systems.

An employee working at the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Center.

An employee working at the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Center.

An employee working at the General Motors Romulus Propulsion Center.

A branded sign outside of General Motors Romulus Propulsion Systems.

GM employee working on the line at Romulus Propulsion Systems facility

Marvin D Powell using machinery at Romulus Propulsion Systems Facility

aerial view of GM Romulus Operations Powertrain plant

numerous transmission assemblies stacked on two levels

series HFV6 engine blocks move down roller assembly line to protected assembly area

three completed HFV6 engines sit on pallet being moved by forklift

Mandy DeMesa works on HFV6 engine block

Ricardo Smith works on gearing in 10-speed transmission

Sirena Mapps uses large two handed tool to-work on transmission gearing