As Vice President of Operations at Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, Jason Kraus oversees vehicle acquisition, pricing, lease structuring activities and OEM relationships. One of the most common questions he and his team receives is simple: When do vehicle order banks open or close?
Historically, that question had a more predictable answer. Manufacturers typically opened and closed order banks for multiple models at roughly the same time, often following a similar annual cadence across brands. In calendar 2026, that pattern has changed.
Instead, OEMs are staggering order bank openings and closures throughout the year, releasing and closing select models month by month rather than all at once. For fleet managers, that shift makes timing and planning even more important.
To help fleets stay ahead of the latest developments, Mike Albert is highlighting several notable Model Year (MY) 2026 and MY2027 order bank changes. Be sure to bookmark this page as we will update it regularly.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
One of the most important updates involves the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Order banks for MY2026 have now closed for both regular cab and double cab configurations. Crew cab models remain open, but only for a limited time.
Looking ahead, MY2027 will bring a full redesign for both the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500. Because of that redesign, fleets should expect a longer downtime between MY2026 and MY2027, with MY2027 order banks and start of production occurring in calendar 2027.
For fleets relying on these pickups, the recommendation is to maintain current in-service vehicles carefully while evaluating alternatives for near-term needs in either MY2026 or MY2027.
Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager
Another key change affects the Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager. For MY2027, the Voyager will no longer be offered as a standalone model. Instead, it will be offered as the Chrysler Pacifica in an LX trim level.
That change is especially relevant for fleets that have historically used the Voyager as a practical passenger transportation solution.
MY2026 Order Bank Updates
To date, the following MY2026 order banks have closed in April and May:
- Nissan Rogue and Frontier
- Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave
- Dodge Durango
- All Jeep models, including Compass and Grand Cherokee
- All RAM models, including 1500 and ProMaster
- Mazda CX-70 and CX-90
- Ford Super Duty pickups, including F-250, F-350, and F-450
- Ford Transit and E-Transit
- Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor
- Volkswagen Taos
The following MY2026 order banks are expected to close by the end of May:
- Super Duty Chassis, including F-350, F-450 and F-550
- Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, including Cargo, Passenger, and Cutaway
- Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban
- GMC Yukon and Yukon XL
- Cadillac Escalade
- BMW X3 and X5
MY2027 Order Bank Openings
To date, the following MY2027 order banks have opened in April or May:
- Hyundai models, including Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Palisade, and Palisade Hybrid
- Toyota models, including Land Cruiser, Prius, Prius Plug-in, and BZ
- Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave
- Chevrolet Blazer and Buick Enclave
- Ford Super Duty pickups, including F-250, F-350, and F-450
- Ford Transit and E-Transit
- Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor
- Ford Expedition
- Mazda CX-70 and CX-90
- Volkswagen Atlas, Jetta and Taos
Why This Matters for Fleet Planning
As order bank activity becomes more staggered, fleet planning requires closer attention. Missed ordering windows can create delays, limit spec availability, and increase pressure on current in-service units. Tracking model-specific timing has become essential to replacement planning and long-term fleet strategy.
For organizations evaluating these vehicles, or considering alternatives across Class 1 to Class 8, up-fit or non-up-fit, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions can help assess the best next steps.
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