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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.
Kraus reports that all but a few MY2026 order banks have closed, and MY2027 order banks have opened (or will soon be opening) for all models (see below). He also notes that MY2027 incentives appear aligned with MY2026 incentives, and bailment inventories continue to grow from the levels in place the past few years.
Some OEM-specific notes
Ford – MY2027 order banks are likely to close in November & December 2026, with MY2028 to follow shortly thereafter.
GM – MY2027 Silverado & Sierra 1500 order banks are open for Crew and Regular cabs (TBD on Double Cabs), and Silverado & Sierra 2500HD/3500HD (open 9/17).
Nissan – MY2027 order banks are open, but base trim models (S / SV) will close sooner than later…so submit orders soon.
RAM – MY2027 order banks are open for all models, with ProMaster City returning in October (date TBD). Sign for orders in advance of October to ensure your vehicle.
Toyota - demand continues to surpass supply, so orders will need to be signed before the order bank opens to avoid missing the opportunity for another model year.
MY2026 Order banks still open (updated 09/09/26)
Buick: Envista (closing 9/25)
Cadillac: CT5, CT5 Blackwing, Escalade IQ (closing 9/25)
Chevrolet: Trax (closing 9/25)
Mazda: CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, MX-5 (closing 9/17)
MY2027 Order bank closures
Chevrolet: Low Cab Forward (LCF) 4500 & 5500 HD/XD - Diesel, 5500 (gas), and 6500 & 7500 HD - Diesel
Infiniti: QX60, QX65
Toyota: Camry, Corolla (Gas, Hybrid, Cross and Cross Hybrid), Toyota Tundra (MY2028 Order Banks open Feb/March 2027)
Volvo: XC60 Plug-in Hybrid, XC90 Plug-in Hybrid
MY2027 Open order banks
Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, e-tron GT, Q3, Q4 e-tron, Q5, Q6 e-tron, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron, S3, S4, S5, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8
Acura: ADX, Integra, MDX
BMW: 7-Series, i5, X1, X2
Cadillac: Escalade
Chevrolet: Colorado, Equinox EV, Express, Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado 1500, Silverado Crew Cab, Silverado EV
Ford: F-150, Bronco Sport, Maverick gas & hybrid
GMC: Canyon, Savana, Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 1500*, Sierra 1500 LD Crew Cab, Sierra EE
Honda: Civc, CR-V, CR-V Hybrid,HR-V, Odyssey, Accord, Accord Hybrid, Pilot
Hyundai: Tucson
Infiniti: QX60, QX65, QX80
Jeep: Cherokee
Kia: Sportage, EV6
Lincoln: Nautilus, Corsair
Mazda: CX-5, CX-90, Mazda3, Mazda3 Hatchback
Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter
Nissan: Armada, Frontier, Murano, Rogue, Sentra
Subaru: Solterra, Crosstrek, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester, Forester Hybrid
Toyota: bZ, bZ Woodland, Camry, Corolla (Gas), Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HybridCrown, Prius, Prius Plug-in, C-HR, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner, 4Runner Hybrid, Sequoia, Tacoma
Volkswagen: Golf R, GTI, Tiguan
MY2027 Openings still to come
Chevrolet: Silverado EV (opening 9/11), Silverado 2500/3500 HD Crew Cab, Double Cab and Regular Cab (opening 9/17)
GMC: Sierra 2500/3500 HD Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab (opening 9/17)
Mazda: CX-30, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-90 PHEV, MX-5 (opening 9/17)
Subaru: Forester, Forester Hybrid (opening 9/15)
Volkswagen: Atlas Cross Sport (opening 9/25), Impreza and Outback (opening 9/30)
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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