Stellantis Detroit Plants to Pause Production Amid Market and Supply Challenges

By Ken Miller, Senior Transport Journalist

Stellantis Detroit Plants Suspend Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Charger Daytona Production Amid Market and Supply Challenges

Stellantis will pause operations at its Detroit plants producing the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Charger Daytona next week, as part of recent adjustments.

The Mack and Jefferson North plants will shut down during the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled for a shutdown starting May 19. These delays are linked to the upcoming launch of the redesigned 2026 Grand Cherokee, though production of the current 2025 models will continue to meet demand.

First-quarter sales for these SUVs and models have been sluggish, with the Grand Cherokee down 11% and Durango down 9%. The shutdowns follow the impact of President Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, which took effect in April, leading to pauses at plants in Mexico and Canada and about 900 layoffs in the U.S.

The Toluca plant in Mexico will remain idle through April, while the Windsor plant in Canada resumes two-shift operations to support returning workers after a two-week shutdown. Additionally, some furloughed employees at other facilities will be called back to support Windsor.

The Warren Truck Plant, which builds the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, remains offline until early May due to engine supply issues, as Stellantis shifts more engines to higher-demand Ram trucks.

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