GM expands discounts for military veterans, spouses

General Motors is expanding military discounts to all 21 million U.S. military veterans and their spouses on select Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models.

The program runs now through May 31, GM said. The discount is in honor of National Military Appreciation Month, which is celebrated every May.

Active duty members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans and retirees -- including their spouses -- of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are eligible.

GM’s U.S. light-vehicle sales have slipped 0.1 percent this year in an overall market that has expanded 3.3 percent and remains on track to set another record in 2016.

The Chevrolet.com website lists discounts of $1,100 off a 2016 Malibu Premier, $1,700 off a 2015 Camaro SS and $3,000 off a 2016 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT All Star 4wd.

The military discount can be combined with other incentives, GM said.

The following models are excluded from the discount: 2016 GMC Acadia SL, Canyon SL, Terrain SL, Chevrolet Colorado Base, Cruze L manual, 2016 Cruze Limited L manual, Equinox L, Impala Limited, 2016 Malibu L, Spark EV, 2016 Traverse LS Base, 2016 Buick Cascada 1SV, LaCrosse 1SV, Regal 1SV and Verano 1SV.

“Making sure all veterans can take advantage of our military discount to celebrate Military Appreciation Month is one small way we can express our gratitude,” said Steve Hill, vice president of U.S. sales and service at GM, said in a statement.