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General Motors

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a linchpin of the U.S. automotive industry, selling millions of vehicles every year - 8.3 million in 2018, to be precise – and employing more than 170,000 workers. More familiarly known as GM, the auto company counts iconic brands Buick and Cadillac under its corporate umbrella, as well the more utilitarian GMC brand and the budget-conscious Chevrolet badge.

Formed in 1908 in Flint, Michigan, General Motors has a long history with the Great Lakes State. Alongside the Ford Motor Company, GM’s presence in the region and its creation of popular cars under various brands are some of the main reasons that Detroit is so widely known as Motor City. GM is a Fortune 500 company and frequently appears in the top 25 of that list as one of the largest U.S. corporations by revenue.

Here at Torque News, we cover a wide variety of stories involving General Motors, from new models and announcements to the company’s latest technology developments and electric vehicle initiatives. GM plans to release more than 20 new electric models across its major brands by 2023 and you’ll hear about all of them on this site, as well as the latest and greatest from GM’s existing models.

Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
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.
2025 Chevy Silverado
Will GM Disable Auto Start-Stop? Following the EPA's Repeal of $2,400 Off-Cycle Credits
By Denis Flierl on
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.
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2
The $60,000 Icebox: 2024 Chevy Silverado ‘Snow Bug’ Shuts Down Heat at 0°F, Ending Decades of GM Loyalty
By Denis Flierl on
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?
The $53B Detroit Automotive Bonfire
The $53 Billion Bonfire: Why the Big Three’s Pivot to Hybrids Might Just Be the Greatest Strategic Blunder in Automotive History and How to Fix It Before China Wins
By Rob Enderle on
Detroit is burning $53 billion as it retreats from EVs to hybrids. But with China’s tech lead growing, is this a smart pivot or a slow-motion surrender to obsolescence?
2021 Chevy Silverado RST
“I’m Done - Build a Truck That’s Going to Last”: I Found Out the “Industry Secret” This 2021 Silverado Owner Exposed 44K Miles In, and Why He’s Abandoning GM
By Denis Flierl on
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.
2026 GMC Sierra on the dealer's lot
“I’m Out, It’s Just Too Risky”: Why a 2026 GMC Sierra Buyer Canceled Their Order as the 6.2L V8 Engine Crisis Takes a Dark Turn
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra buyer just killed his order. Even after GM’s massive 600K-truck recall, the 6.2L V8 crisis is taking a "dark turn." Is the new 2026 fix a total fail? I’ll explain why it may be too risky.
A maroon/red 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is shown from a three-quarter front angle, parked next to a blue Nissan Leaf under a covered carport surrounded by trees.
91,000 Miles in, Our 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Has a Surprising Battery Capacity Degradation as I Checked in The Infotainment System
By Aram Krajekian on
After nearly 100,000 miles, one 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner checked battery degradation expecting bad news. But what they found instead challenges one of the biggest fears people still have about electric vehicles.
A Chevy Silverado looks rugged in a tundra landscape in winter
Longtime Chevy Silverado Owner Says This Is His Last One Because “A Little Dusting Of Snow Off the Hood Shuts the Heater Fan Off, and I’m Left With No Heat Until I Turn the Truck On and Off Again.” Can You Help This Owner With a Solution?
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.
BYD Truck Parked at Denver International Airport
This Picture Shows Exactly Why Automakers are Concerned About Chinese EVs Selling in Mexico and Canada
By Mary Conway on
Canada just relaxed the rules and tariffs governing Chinese EVs. Some Chinese vehicles are assembled in Mexico.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Barrett Jackson
Chevrolet's Special Edition 2026 Corvette ZR1X Raised $2.6 Million at Auction
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet's new Corvette ZR1X is described as the fastest car from an American manufacturer. The money raised from the sale of the one-of-a-kind Stars & Steel edition will help injured veterans and first responders.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Scans VIN and Finds A ‘Holy Grail’ Discovery; He Says, “GM Officially Deleted DFM Because They Knew The Lifter Issues Were Killing The Brand”
By Denis Flierl on
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.
A black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck, photographed from the side angle in a residential driveway.
A 2024 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Owner Says His 5.3L V8 Went Into Limp Mode at Just 12,000 Miles, Adds, “A Quick Scan Is Already Pointing to a Transmission Issue”
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.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Charges
After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic
By John Goreham on
It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt looks great in a preproduction form charging in public
These New 2027 Chevy Bolt "Spy Photos" Excite Us, But We Have One Concern
By John Goreham on
The New Chevrolet Bolt is exciting EV fans, and for good reason. Here’s an image and an explanation of why we predict the new Bolt will succeed wildly. However, one thing worries us.
A red 2026 Corvette Stingray speeds down a city street at dusk. Motion blur highlights its aerodynamic design, reflecting a sense of power and excitement.
I Have Purchased Six Brand New Corvettes Since 2002 and Two of Them Were Lemons, and These Two Cases Forced Me to Lawyer Up Because of GM
By Aram Krajekian on
A lifetime of Corvette loyalty for one owner unraveled after two lemon cases turned ownership into a drawn-out legal battle.
Image of a Ford Raptor looking like king of the hill
Tariffs? What Tariffs? GM and Ford Finish 2025 With Strong Sales Growth and Massive Stock Value Gains
By John Goreham on
Weren’t tariffs supposed to sink America’s legacy automakers in 2025? It’s pretty hard to see the damage, looking at the stock valuations and sales results of Ford and GM.
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Stop Shaming My V8: Why the ‘Dinosaur’ Trucks We Were Told to Kill Just Saved the American Auto Industry from an EV Disaster
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.
Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra
Ford F-150 Owner Asks, “What’s the Most Reliable Full-Size Truck Brand? - After 572 Owner Responses, Here Is the Answer, He Adds, “Let’s Be Real and Non-Biased”
By Denis Flierl on
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.
2019 Chevy Silverado
“I Put 395K Miles On My 1994 Chevy Silverado, My 2019 With 128K Already Had Engine Failure, I’m Staying Away From Anything New, and Walking Away From GM”
By Denis Flierl on
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.
2026 Chevrolet Stars and Steel Limited Editions
Chevrolet Creates Stars and Steel Limited Editions to Honor America's 250th Anniversary
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.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
2022 Chevy Silverado Owner Is Quoted $1,400 For a 45K Transmission Service By the Dealer, He Adds,“I Called Around and Most Shops Won’t Even Touch It”
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.
A silver 2025 GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck is shown featuring distinctive shaped LED lighting and black accents against a natural outdoor background.
My GMC Sierra EV Broke Down on the Drive Home 13 Weeks Ago, GM Scrapped It But Internal Communication Failures Have Me Still Making Payments
By Aram Krajekian on
After a GMC Sierra EV failed on day one and was eventually scrapped, one owner is still making monthly payments and questioning how GM handles buybacks and customer support.
2019 Chevy Silverado in the dealer's service bay
2019 Silverado Owner Just Paid Chevrolet $13K For a New Engine, He Adds, “I’ve Been Team GM My Whole Life, But These New Silverados May Scare Me Away From GM”
By Denis Flierl on
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?
Digital instrument cluster display showing 0 MPH, 43kW power output, 165 miles of remaining range, and various indicator lights on a dark blue background.
My Chevy Blazer EV Has Too Many Issues to Count, and Now a Tesla Supercharger Only Delivered 43 kW
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Supercharger session with a Chevy Blazer EV showed this owner how real-world charging does not always match expectations.
A Toyota worker smiles as a newly-produced Toyota rolls off an American assembly line
Big Three U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Companies See Huge Stock Gains in 2025 Under President Trump’s Tariff Policies
By John Goreham on
With less than a week of trading left in 2025, we look at the stock gains by General Motors, Ford, and Tesla to see how President Trump’s policies have changed their stock prices.
GM's Car and Driver 10Best Winners
GM Has Six Big Reasons to Celebrate the Car and Driver 10Best Awards
By Mary Conway on
Every year, automakers hope to be included among the Car and Driver 10Best awards. Car and Driver rigorously tests different models before publishing their list. This year, GM makes the list an unprecedented six times.
A white Chevrolet Equinox EV shown from a front three-quarter view, featuring black accents and distinctive two-tone wheels, parked in a shaded outdoor setting.
My Chevy Equinox EV Might Be First EV I’ve Owned, But It Will Not Be My Last Due to This Car’s Smooth Ride
By Aram Krajekian on
From early range anxiety to everyday comfort, a Chevy Equinox EV owner shares why this crossover is winning over first-time EV buyers looking for familiarity over flash.
2025 GMC Sierra in the snow
2025 GMC Sierra Transmission Fails at 12,500 Miles; This Owner Is Furious Over the Dealer’s 'Weak Fix'
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with just 12,500 miles faces a major transmission failure. The dealer's suggested "weak fix" is a red flag. Read why I think the flush is a stall tactic and what other owners are experiencing.
GM's EV Pivot
GM’s 1,700 Job Cuts at Fairfax Are a Wake-Up Call: Why the EV Transition Is Stalling and What It Means for Detroit vs. The World
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s 1,700 job cuts at its Fairfax plant signal a major industry pivot. As demand softens, GM and Ford are recalibrating their EV strategies, risking momentum against Tesla and global competitors.
A GMC Sierra EV photographed during heavy snowfall at night, with its illuminated GMC badge visible through the swirling snow and yellow lights glowing in the background.
My GMC Sierra EV Has No Issues During Winter Storms, and It Just Handled 8–10 Inches of Snow Well
By Aram Krajekian on
After pushing through 8–10 inches of wet snow without trouble, one GMC Sierra EV owner adds a grounded perspective to the winter EV debate.
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