# GM Defense Tests Self-Driving Military Pickup

> GM Defense prototypes an autonomous Chevy Silverado for U.S. Army logistics.
- Title: GM Defense Tests Self-Driving Military Pickup · Road & Track
- Summary: GM Defense prototypes an autonomous Chevy Silverado for U.S. Army logistics. GM Defense is building a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD pickup truck for the…
- Keywords: gm defense, chevrolet silverado, unmanned ground vehicle, u.s. army, 2027, infantry squad vehicle, 214.3 million contract, cars, sports, Defense, Tests, Self-Driving
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74120096/gm-defense-prototype-umanned-military-super-duty-pickup
- Author: Emmet White
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:24:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gm defense, chevrolet silverado, unmanned ground vehicle, u.s. army, 2027, infantry squad vehicle, 214.3 million contract, cars, sports
## GM Defense Unveils Prototype
GM Defense revealed a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD flatbed pickup truck concept for the U.S. Army at AUSA.

> The modern defense landscape demands advanced capability, rapid fielding and sustainable scale
## 2027 Functional Trials Target
Functional trials for the concept model are scheduled for 2027 to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation.
## 100-kWh Energy Storage
The prototype features a 100-kwh rechargeable energy-storage system and an 8000-pound maximum payload.
## Scout AI's Gx Ground Agent
Scout AI's Gx Ground Agent will run the autonomous driving systems with drive-by-wire controls.
## 12,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles
GM Defense plans to provide nearly 12,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles to the U.S. Army as requirements grow.
## 214.3 Million Contract
General Motors won a $214.3 million contract to produce 2065 Infantry Squad Vehicles in 2020.
## Key takeaway

GM Defense is building a self-driving Chevy Silverado HD pickup truck for the U.S. Army to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation by 2027.