General Motors VSS platforms
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{{main|List of GM platforms}}
{{Infobox automobile platform
|name=GM VSS platforms
|image=2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS AWD, front 7.11.20.jpg
|caption=Chevrolet Trailblazer, one of the first vehicles to use a VSS platform
|manufacturer=General Motors
|aka={{unbulleted list
| VSS-F
| VSS-R
| VSS-S
| VSS-T
}}
|production=2019–present
|layout={{unbulleted list
| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive: VSS-F, VSS-S
| Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive: VSS-R, VSS-T
| Front-engine, four-wheel-drive: all variants
}}
|predecessor={{unbulleted list
| VSS-F: Delta, Epsilon, Gamma
| VSS-S: Theta
| VSS-T: GMT
}}
}}
Vehicle Set Strategy (VSS) is a series of four automotive platforms developed by American manufacturer General Motors for their vehicles as part of an effort to consolidate their platform usage for the present and future.{{Cite news |date=October 2, 2014 |title=GM's 2025 platform plan: Simplify and seek to save billions |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-generalmotors-future-platforms-analys-idUSKCN0HR2J220141002 |access-date=April 16, 2020}} GM eventually plans to have the VSS platforms underpin over 75% of their models, the exceptions being the BEV3 platform used for electric vehicles and specialty vehicles like the Corvette.{{Cite web |title=GM's new unified platform strategy makes its debut with Buick Encore GX, Chevy Trailblazer |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1123341_gm-s-new-unified-platform-strategy-makes-its-debut-with-buick-encore-gx-chevy-trailblazer |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=Motor Authority |date=May 31, 2019 |language=en}}
VSS-F
VSS-F is GM's primary front-wheel drive (F) platform as of 2024, considered a successor to the Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon platforms. It is planned to underpin many subcompact to fullsize cars as well as GM's smaller crossovers in the future, a pattern established by the first models to use it, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Buick Encore GX.{{Cite web |title=GM Looks To Consolidate 26 Platforms Into Four Vehicle Sets By 2025 |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/10/gm-looks-to-consolidate-26-platforms-into-four-vehicle-sets-by-2025/ |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=GM Authority}} The platform can also be used for all-wheel drive vehicles.
Of the four, this platform has the most developed implementation plan, with three variants already established:{{Cite web |last=Reuss |first=Mark |title=2014 General Motors Business Conference |url=https://investor.gm.com/static-files/8a02e86b-f686-4f1d-ad11-5b8f6670e889 |access-date=April 16, 2020 |pages=4–8}} which are VSS-F A for minicompact cars (i.e. Chevrolet Spark), VSS-F B/C for subcompact and compact cars and crossovers (e.g. Buick Encore and Chevrolet Sonic), and VSS-F D/E for midsize and fullsize cars (i.e. Chevrolet Malibu and Impala).
= Applications =
- Buick Encore GX (2019–present)
- Buick Verano Pro (2021–present)
- Buick GL8 Century (2022–present)
- Buick Envista (2022–present)
- Buick LaCrosse (2023–present)
- Chevrolet Trailblazer (2020–present)
- Chevrolet Trax/Seeker (2023–present)
- Chevrolet Montana (2023–present)
File:2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir AWD, front left, 10-29-2023.jpg|Buick Encore GX
File:Buick Verano III Pro Sanming 01 2022-07-07.jpg|Buick Verano Pro
File:BUICK GL8 CENTURY (BUICK GL8 FOURTH GENENRATION) China.jpg|Buick GL8 Century
File:BUICK ENVISTA China.jpg|Buick Envista
File:Buick LaCrosse IV 001.jpg|Buick LaCrosse
File:2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS AWD, front 7.11.20.jpg|Chevrolet Trailblazer
File:2024 Chevrolet Trax LS, front right, 05-26-2024.jpg|Chevrolet Trax
File:Chevrolet Montana Mk3 LS 2023 in Maldonado 02.jpg|Chevrolet Montana
VSS-R
VSS-R GM's planned rear-wheel drive (R) platform, considered a successor to both the Alpha and Omega platforms. Vehicles slated to be underpinned by this platform include the second generations of the Cadillac CT4, CT5, and CT6, as well as future models of the Chevrolet Camaro.{{Cite web |title=Possible NEW engines and drivetrains for 7th gen Camaro!!! - Page 5 – CAMARO6 |url=https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567390&page=5 |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=www.camaro6.com}}{{Cite web |title=Alpha and Omega will Combine: Next CT6 to be on VSS-R. Larger Escala-Type to Follow |url=https://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/topic/91470-alpha-and-omega-will-combine-next-ct6-to-be-on-vss-r-larger-escala-type-to-follow/ |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=Cheers and Gears |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=What's Really Going On With The Future Chevrolet Camaro |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/06/whats-really-going-on-with-the-future-chevrolet-camaro/ |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=GM Authority}}
= Applications =
VSS-S
VSS-S GM's planned SUV (S) platform, capable of both front and all-wheel drive. GM intends to utilize this platform for vehicles ranging in size between compact and fullsize. Vehicles slated to be underpinned by this platform include the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Equinox.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2019 |title=General Motors future models – Chevrolet SUVs & pick-ups |url=https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/general-motors-future-models-chevrolet-suvs-pick-ups_id190464.aspx |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=www.just-auto.com}}
= Applications =
- Buick Enclave (2024–present)
- Chevrolet Equinox (2024–present)
- Chevrolet Traverse (2024–present)
- Cadillac XT5 (2024–present)
- GMC Acadia (2024–present)
- GMC Terrain (2024–present)
File:25 Buick Enclave Preferred.jpg|Buick Enclave
File:2025 Chevrolet Equinox, front 12.10.24.jpg|Chevrolet Equinox
File:2024 Chevrolet Traverse front view.jpg|Chevrolet Traverse
File:Cadillac XT5 II 003.jpg|Cadillac XT5
File:24 GMC Acadia Denali (cropped).jpg|GMC Acadia
File:25 GMC Terrain Elevation.jpg|GMC Terrain
VSS-T
VSS-T is GM's planned body-on-frame SUV and pickup truck (T) platform, considered a successor to the long-standing GMT platform and capable of all-wheel drive. It is to be capable of supporting midsize and fullsize truck dimensions, and will underpin both the fifth generation Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra and the third generation Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon.{{Cite web |title=Setting The Record Straight: T1 GM Platform Is Not VSS-T |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/08/setting-the-record-straight-t1-gm-platform-is-not-vss-t/ |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=GM Authority}}
= Applications =
- Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023–present)
File:2023 Chevrolet Colorado WT 4WD in Sterling Grey Metallic, Front Right, 08-19-2023.jpg|Chevrolet Colorado
File:2023 GMC Canyon AT4, front 8.26.23.jpg|GMC Canyon