It has nothing to do with the semiconductor chip shortage.
The semiconductor chip shortage has been a regular news story for weeks now as it continues to wreak havoc for automakers. Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 production has significantly decreased while the Camaro assembly has ground to a halt entirely. Other makes and models continue to suffer as the industry works with the US government to find a solution. But let's not forget what caused the lack of chips for new vehicles in the first place: the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the mass vaccination drive, infections continue and Michigan has become the nation's new hotspot.