NUMMI began producing a truck, originally called the Hilux, in 1991. Four years later, the Hilux
was redesigned and re-named the Tacoma. NUMMI now produces over 163,000 Tacomas a year.
Tacoma (and It's Predecessor) Production at NUMMI:
Year
Toyota Truck Production
Tacoma Production
Total Plant Production
Percent Truck Production
2008
NA
Not available
2007
NA
Not available
2006
NA
Not available
2005
NA
169,617
417,505
41 %
2004
NA
142,605
380,540
37 %
2003
NA
161,276
395,672
40 %
2002
NA
164,550
369,856
44 %
2001
NA
162,714
351,671
46 %
2000
NA
146,339
344,076
42 %
1999
NA
156,387
367,114
42 %
1998
NA
159,226
362,746
43 %
1997
NA
147,927
357,806
41 %
1996
NA
141,047
365,469
38 %
1995
NA
123,257 1
352,649
34 %
1994
135,199
NA
364,559
37 %
1993
116,061
NA
323,051
35 %
1992
75,862
NA
256,799
29 %
1991
2,535
NA
208,672
12 %
1990
0
NA
205,289
0 %
1989
0
NA
192,472
0 %
1988
0
NA
128,425
0 %
1987
0
NA
187,377
0 %
1986
0
NA
205,840
0 %
1985
0
NA
64,764
0 %
1984
0
NA
17
0 %
1 Includes Toyota truck and Tacoma
NUMMI Milestones:
1982
General Motors permanently closes its manufacturing plant in Fremont, California.
Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation begin discussions about forming a joint
venture in the U.S.
1983
February:
Toyota and GM sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the joint venture.
September:
United Auto Workers and joint venture sign a Letter of Intent.
1984
February:
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) becomes an independent California corporation
located in Fremont.
March:
Applications sent to some 5,000 former GM-Fremont employees.
April:
Federal Trade Commission approves joint venture.
December:
First Chevrolet Nova is produced.
1985
June:
Chevrolet Nova goes on sale through Chevrolet Dealers.
First agreement between United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 2244 and NUMMI is signed, effective
July 1.
November:
First shift reaches full production.
December:
Full second-shift operations begin.
1986
April:
Full production, both shifts, reaches 940 vehicles per day.
September:
First Toyota Corolla FX16 is produced.
1987
February:
First Toyota Corolla FX is produced.
September:
First Chevrolet Nova Twin Cam is produced.
1988
April:
500,000th vehicle is produced.
September:
Last Chevrolet Nova and Toyota Corolla FX are produced.
November:
First Chevrolet Geo Prizm is produced.
1989
April:
GM, Toyota, and NUMMI announce agreement to produce Toyota compact pickup trucks starting in
August 1991.
1991
January: Millionth car is produced.
August:
First Toyota 4x2 compact pickup truck is built.
1992
February:
First 4x4 Toyota compact pickup truck is built. It earned an award for Best Compact Pickup in
Initial Quality from J.D. Power and Associates.
December:
NUMMI announces plans to produce Toyota Xtracab compact pickup truck.
1993
March:
Production of Xtracab begins.
May:
NUMMI earns award for Best Compact Pickup in Initial Quality from J.D. Power and Associates.
October:
NUMMI breaks ground for a plastics manufacturing facility.
GM, Toyota, and NUMMI sign agreement to petition the FTC to vacate its original order.
1994
May:
NUMMI celebrates 10th anniversary.
August:
Two millionth vehicle is produced.
September:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power & Associates Silver Plant Award.
October:
Plastics plant is completed.
December:
Production of small plastics parts for trucks begins.
1995
January:
Redesigned Toyota compact pickup truck, the Tacoma, is produced.
March
Production of plastic rear bumpers for Prizms and Corollas begins.
May:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power & Associates Bronze Plant Award.
NUMMI earns award for Best Compact Pickup in Initial Quality from J.D. Power and Associates.
1996
May:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power & Associates Bronze Plant Award.
Tacoma named Best Compact Pickup in Initial Quality by J.D. Power and Associates.
November:
Stamping and Plastics Plants expand.
1997
May:
Tacoma named Best Compact Pickup in Initial Quality by J.D. Power and Associates.
Three millionth vehicle is produced.
1998
April:
Completed new Passenger Paint building
September:
DNV Certification Inc. Environment Management System Certification (ISO 14001)
1999
April:
The north paint shop begins operation.
May:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power and Associates' Silver Plant award.
Toyota Corolla ranked Best Compact Car in North America in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial
Quality Study.
August:
NUMMI produces its millionth pickup truck.
December:
Tacoma Stepside production begins.
NUMMI celebrates its 15th anniversary.
2000
April:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power and Associates' Silver Plant award.
NUMMI receives J.D. Power and Associates Chairman's Award for Quality Initiatives.
May:
Toyota Corolla ranked Best Compact Car in North America in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial
Quality Study.
September:
Tacoma Double Cab production begins.
2001
May:
Toyota Corolla ranked Best Compact Car in North America in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial
Quality Study.
August:
NUMMI celebrates its 10th anniversary of truck production.
September:
DNV Certification Inc. Environment Management System Certification (ISO 14001)
December:
Last Prizm is built.
2002
January:
Pontiac Vibe production begins.
April:
NUMMI receives J.D. Power and Associates' Bronze Plant award.
May:
Toyota Corolla ranked Best Compact Car in North America in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial
Quality Study.
Tacoma named Best Compact Pickup in Initial Quality by J.D. Power and Associates.
June:
Toyota Voltz production begins.
December:
NUMMI produces its five millionth vehicle.
NUMMI produces the most vehicles than any other year in its history.
2004
February:
NUMMI celebrates its 20th anniversary.
May:
Toyota Corolla ranked Best Compact Car in North America in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial
Quality Study.
September:
Major model launch of the 2005 Tacoma
2005
December:
NUMMI produces the most vehicles than any other year in its history