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GM temporarily stops Chevy Blazer production due to parts shortage

GM's new Chevy Blazer will be built in Mexico
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(WXYZ) — General Motors temporarily stopped production of its Chevy Blazer Friday, a spokesperson confirmed with 7 Action News.

Blazer production at the automaker's Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico has been interrupted as a result of a part shortage from the month-old United Auto Workers strike.

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On Wednesday, the UAW reached a tentative agreement with the GM on a new four-year-contract. Workers are expected to remain on the picket line until members complete a vote on the proposal by Oct. 25.

Voting is slated to begin Saturday for rank-and-file UAW-GM members.