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Think your truck was serviced? One owner’s simple chalk trick just exposed a dealership secret. Security footage caught a tech faking maintenance on a brand-new pickup, revealing a deceptive shortcut that could cost you thousands in tire wear.
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After a crash forced one Silverado owner to compare engines, he discovered something unexpected: GM’s 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder actually produces more torque than the traditional 5.3L V8 in his truck.
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While the Chevy Silverado Z71 lift turns heads with its 5.3L V8, is the highway "head-bob" worth the $60K price tag? Here is the dirt on the trade-off.
By Mary Conway on
Many drivers love V-8 engines. One truck company recently brought back its beloved HEMI because of buyers' demands. GM isn't a dinosaur. It is committed to its small block V-8, because that's what customers want.
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Chevy Silverado owners are ditching factory lifts for a smarter setup. Here’s why the 2.7L TurboMax is the sleeper pick for ice fishing and snow, but only if you avoid one costly trim mistake. What Silverado buyers need to know.
By John Goreham on
As record snowfall lands on New England and across America, harsh winter weather requires all hands on deck. EV trucks offer no help in clearing roadways.
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When a $60K rig leaves you stranded after a 10-minute errands run, loyalty evaporates. Matt’s 2022 Chevy Silverado just triggered the dreaded PCM "death code," proving that modern tech is failing the reliability test. Is the Tundra the only safe bet left?
By Noah Washington on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado EV owner is stunning the trucking community by claiming his electric rig offers a "far more pleasant" towing experience than his previous gas-guzzling Suburban.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 mid-size EV truck, GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are the 3 major U.S. EV pickup approaches right now, each reflecting a different philosophy about how electric trucks should be engineered, priced, and marketed.
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$250 now beats $8,000 later. While GM prioritizes fuel digits, this 2019 Chevy Silverado owner’s hack saves your 10-speed. Stop the "silent killer" before the shudder starts. Here is the mechanical insurance every Silverado owner needs.
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One lifelong Chevy Silverado fan discovered the expensive truth about "sealed" front ends, and his pivot to a 5.7L Toyota Tundra is sending shockwaves through the GM community. What would you do?
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Fed up with your truck "dying" at every red light? A massive 2026 EPA rule change just stripped $2,400 in incentives from auto-start systems. Now, Silverado owners are demanding a permanent software fix to kill this "pain in the ass" for good.
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This Chevy Silverado’s "Snow Bug" is paralyzing his rig, killing the heat in sub-zero temps over a sensor glitch. Is GM’s tech too smart for its own good? "Last one ever," he warns. The full story: Years of loyalty down the drain?
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Is the grass really greener, or just more expensive? One lifelong Chevy loyalist ditched his Silverado for a 2026 Toyota Tundra Platinum, but buyers' remorse is hitting hard. With $70K on the line, is the engine reliability hype a total nightmare?
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I’m seeing a loyalty crisis in Detroit. When a lifelong Bowtie fan is stranded by a 44,000-mile transmission failure and a 6-month parts wait, it’s a wake-up call. Here is my deep dive into why GM’s reliability reputation is on the line.
By John Goreham on
A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck owner says that his truck freezes him out when a bit of snow off the hood dusts the windshield. The fan stops blowing, and he is left freezing in the cold cabin. Fellow owners report the same.
By Mary Conway on
Canada just relaxed the rules and tariffs governing Chinese EVs. Some Chinese vehicles are assembled in Mexico.
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A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he’s wrestling his new truck just to keep it between the lines. He traded a reliable 2021 Chevy pickup for the 2026 edition, only to find the handling is a total disaster. Even with a "perfect" alignment, it’s a struggle.
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A 2023 Chevy dead at 65k miles? Dickie Shoemaker’s new Silverado just "crapped out," forcing him back into a 2008 model with 244k miles. Will he buy a Chevy again, and is modern GM reliability a myth? Here is what truck buyers need to know.
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2026 Silverado debates start under the hood. For one 2020 owner, a 2026 2.7L TurboMax test drive posed a dilemma: Is four-cylinder reliability worth losing the V8 soul he loves, especially when that V8 is known for catastrophic lifter failure?
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Frustrated with your new Silverado? You’re not alone. But before you switch brands, look at the data: Ford just shattered recall records. Is anyone actually building reliable trucks anymore? One owner’s viral take on why brand loyalty is dead.
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Is the V8 lifter nightmare finally over? One 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dug into his VIN data and found the news every truck enthusiast has waited for: Has GM officially removed DFM to solve reliability issues? Here’s what GM buyers need to know.
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Why did Jack ditch his F-150 so fast? He just traded it for a "unicorn" Chevy Silverado with only 57k miles! "I want to actually enjoy the truck I’m paying for," he says. Find out why this low-mileage swap was the ultimate upgrade for him.
By Aram Krajekian on
A new Silverado Trail Boss was supposed to be worry-free for this owner, but it’s already stuck at the dealer at just 12,000 miles with a problem no new truck owner expects to hear.
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A 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner had the engine die at 2,500 miles. Now, GM wants to swap it for a "remanufactured" engine. Is this fair or a total betrayal of new truck owners? Here is Clay’s nightmare story.
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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.
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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.