American Axle Launches Production of Truck Axle Assemblies for GM

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. has announced that it recently launched production of front and rear axles for the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.

The vehicles incorporate newly designed front axles and AAM's state-of- the-art rear axle design. Several of AAM's global facilities are involved in the launch.

"We are extremely pleased to be associated with these important all-new General Motors mid-size trucks," says AAM Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO Richard E. Dauch. "The programs enable us to leverage AAM's global capabilities to provide the world-class products, quality and technology that our customers have come to expect from us."