Rigorous testing. Renowned durability.

At GM, we’re focused on engineering high-quality, durable and reliable products that hold up to the every day.

The Structural Development Lab puts GM’s designs through their paces.
We test it here, so it lasts out there.

IN THE LAB

Making art with science

Our multi-axial simulation table tests a wide variety of vehicle components. By generating up to 10G of vertical acceleration¹, we’re making sure tested components are ready for the road ahead. This is how we create masterpieces that endure.

QUALITY. DURABILITY. RELIABILITY.

Testing to the extreme

From entire vehicles to washer fluid pumps, we give every component an intense workout.

A GM Truck Being Tested on a Full Vehicle Stimulator in a Warehouse

Shaking things up

Up to 3,600 bumps per minute². Up to 60G of vertical acceleration at the wheel². GM’s 4-Post Full Vehicle Simulator replicates even the roughest roads.

Close-up of a GM Vehicle’s Back Door Opened and Going Through Lab Testing

Go ahead, slam the door

Kids slam doors. It’s a fact of life. We test our doors thousands of times so they can handle years of use by humans of all sizes.

Rows of Black Tube’s Misting Out a Salt Bath for Corrosion Protection

Let it cook

Using up to 250 heat lamps, we test exterior parts as high as 200°F for warping and expansion. A 3D camera helps us capture gap and flush movements to the adjacent components.

1.5 Million

test miles in 2023

Our on-road tests add thousands of miles of wear and tear on every product. The last step before they’re real-world ready.

FROM DESERT TO TUNDRA

We’ve got something to prove

With three different proving grounds and a hundred years of experience, we’re
dedicated to comprehensive testing in rough terrain and extreme climates.

MILFORD, MI

Milford Proving Ground

The Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan is responsible for product development and durability testing.

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YUMA, AZ

Yuma Desert Proving Ground

The General Motors Desert Proving Ground (DPG) is GM’s global hot weather test facility.

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A J.D. Power 2024 Highest Initial Quality Award for the Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet is America’s Most Awarded Brand for New Vehicle Quality³

J.D. POWER, 2022-2024

GM AND MOTORSPORTS

It’s in our DNA

The history of GM motorsports reaches back decades. Always a place for breakthroughs and learning, motorsports is now pushing innovation even further. Hear what GM President Mark Reuss has to say about the past, present and future of such a storied racing legacy.