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This 2023 Chevy Silverado owner wants to upgrade to the 2026 5.3L. The 5.3L V8 is a legend, but rumors of persistent lifter issues are stalling deals. Is the 2026 fix real, or are you buying a headache? Here’s what you need to know before you swap!
By Mary Conway on
The truck sales numbers are out for 2025, and despite uncertainty about tariffs and falling demand for EVs, truck sales drove increases in sales.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he hears a haunting "howl" just 14 days after buying it. It only happens in the cold, and only for the first 10 feet, but is it a minor glitch or a major red flag? Here’s what every new Silverado owner needs to know.
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One Ford F-150 owner went looking for the truth about truck longevity, demanding a "real and non-biased" answer. After 572 owners weighed in, the results are finally in. Is your favorite brand actually built to last, or is it just hype? Here’s the answer.
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From 395K miles on a '94 to a dead engine at 128K on a 2019. Tanner is walking away from GM after his modern Silverado failed to live up to its legendary ancestors. Is the "400K-mile truck" officially dead? Here is one owner’s viral ultimatum.
By Mary Conway on
The limited editions draw inspiration from the U.S. flag. A Stars and Steel 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X will be sold at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction to raise money for charity.
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A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dropped $60k on his truck only to find the glovebox empty. When he asked for his manual, the dealer demanded $90! Is a paper book too much to ask for after buying a luxury truck? This loyal GM fan says, "No way!"
By Denis Flierl on
Shocked by a $1,400 bill for a routine transmission service? You aren't alone. One 2022 Chevy Silverado owner found out the hard way that maintaining the 10-speed automatic is a complex, pricey ordeal that most local repair shops won't even touch.
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Buying a 2025 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax should be a dream, but for one owner, it’s a $70,000 nightmare of back-ordered parts and engine failure. Is the "Baby Max" a lemon in disguise? Find out why this lifelong Chevy fan is walking away.
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This 2019 Chevy Silverado owner would rather put $13K into his seven-year-old truck for a new engine than take the bait on a new 2026 Silverado that the dealer tried to sell him. What would you do?
By Chris Johnston on
The cancellation of the popular Ford F-150 Lightning sent shock waves through the electric truck community, and has owners of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV worried.
By Denis Flierl on
"It finally happened." Even with 3k-mile oil changes and a DFM disabler, this 2019 Silverado owner's engine is toast at 130k. His viral warning exposes a flaw no software can fix: "They don’t make a junk design disappear." Here is why it failed.
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“I paid cash for two trucks, both failed.” A GMC owner exposes a 3.0L Duramax nightmare. Engines seizing at 6k miles, no loaners, and a denied buyback. If you own a 2023-2025 Sierra Diesel, you need to read this warning about TSB 25-NA-307 now.
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Fleeing the 6.2L V8 nightmare for a 3.0L Duramax? You may have traded a ticking time bomb for a slow leak. Owners report alarming oil thirst, yet GM calls it "normal." Is the diesel a safe haven or a maintenance trap? Read the full report before you buy.
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Is your $75k Silverado a ticking time bomb? GM's "fix" for the 6.2L V8 recall is sparking outrage. Why switching to 0W-40 oil might be a band-aid for a massive defect. Owners are stuck in stop-sale limbo. Read the full investigative report.
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A truck buyer grew up believing that Ford stood for "Found On Road Dead," but this fleet expert just bought a 2021 F-150. Why did he rule out Ram, Chevy, and Toyota? He explains why the F-150 is the "lesser headache" and why he chose it.
By Chris Johnston on
How a simple workaround saved a stranded Chevy Silverado EV driver when connectivity failed on a long trip and other things that EV drivers can do to prepare for successful road trips.
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A 2026 Chevy Silverado ZR1 owner finds defects in week one: "What else will go wrong?" Now regretting skipping the extended warranty, he asks owners for the best aftermarket protection. Here is the top advice for GM truck coverage.
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A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner's wheel shoots off at 25 mph the day after a lift kit install because the shop failed to torque the wheel's lug nuts. It could have been a life-threatening accident. See the "unbelievable" aftermath.
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is taking its EV show on the road, literally. Despite falling demand, the automaker is planning to travel the country with a roadshow, highlighting the performance of its Silverado EV lineup.
By Denis Flierl on
"It finally happened," a Chevy Silverado owner says. Meticulous maintenance couldn't save his truck from catastrophic engine failure at 140k miles. With cylinder four down and a potentially thrown rod, the owner faces a tough choice: Is it worth fixing?
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From "wimpy" to "muscled up." One Chevy Silverado owner trades his 2.7L 2WD for a 3.0L Duramax Trail Boss. Is 495 lb-ft of torque and 4WD the massive upgrade he's been waiting for? What Silverado buyers need to know. 
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Chevy Silverado 3500HD owner walked away from a 60-mph crash with only whiplash, it turned into a real-world testament to the strength in design that heavy-duty truck owners trust with their lives.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 owner's truck broke down so often that GM bought it back. Josh traded up (or down?) for a stripped-down 2025 Silverado 1500 5.3L, shocked by the lack of V8 4x4 options. Will his 'new' truck be better?
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This Chevy Silverado owner got a great deal on a 2WD pickup, but now he's not so sure about it, after he drove off the lot. He lives in Texas, where 4WD is king. Will he regret his purchase? Check out what truck buyers need to know if a deal is too good.
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"Transmission or lifters?” This 2019 Chevy Silverado RST decided the answer: BOTH! A nightmare $8,700 dealer quote, and now it's worthless. He loved the truck, hated the headache. Will he ever trust a modern 1/2 ton again? He's out of the GM game for now!
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Chevy dealer suggests paying your truck with a GM credit card for points. Is this a genius hack or a sign the card benefits are worthless? Patrick on the owner's page is suspicious. What's the catch? What GM and Silverado owners need to know.
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Six torque converters replaced on a 2020 Chevy Silverado? Owner Glenn McKinley says GM "chose not to defend their case against me." After constant repairs for minimal use, he's ditching the truck. Is GM manufacturing trust irreversibly broken?
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A Chevy Silverado owner was quoted an "outrageous" dealer price for his 8-speed fluid change. But after learning about the special fluid and complexity, he still paid for it to protect his warranty. Was he right? What Chevy owners need to know.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 GMC Sierra owner is having buyer's remorse. He wishes he had skipped the Sierra and gone with a Silverado. It's all about those "weirdly shaped" fenders and the "big gaps" that are making him question the choice!