Pickup Trucks (Page 2)

A 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid pulled a 13-foot Casita from Texas to North Carolina at 19 to 22 mpg, but cruise control cut efficiency to 18 mpg. That difference could add nearly 10 gallons over 1,000 miles.

A forum poll shows what Honda Ridgeline owners want from the next generation of the truck.

Tundra owners face 2-month dealer backlogs for V35A twin-turbo V6 engine swaps. Real-world parts delays collide with new crankshaft main bearing inspection protocols, leaving premium 1794 Edition trucks grounded while awaiting replacement short blocks.

A GMC dealer told a 2026 Sierra Denali 5.3L owner "no codes means no problem" after two sudden engine stalls. Here is why this dangerous issue points to a hidden CAN-Bus network crash rather than a hardware defect. What GMC owners need to know.

See what other models are credited for Stellantis shipments surging in North America.

A former General Motors technician was quite happy to go outside the brand and own a Honda CR-V. Now, he’s buying a used Honda Ridgeline and hoping it will be as reliable as his CR-V was.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says towing a folded pop-up camper doubled energy use at 70 mph, making 150 miles the planning limit. One estimate says slowing to 60 mph could save 25.5 kWh, while cramped charging sites create another limit.

Owner inspects the 2025 Tacoma’s first cabin air filter replacement and discovers Toyota secretly cut the replacement part’s thickness by half compared to the factory original. Here is why the downsized OEM filter is cheating your truck's HVAC system.

A Wisconsin owner reports his 2026 Chevy Silverado RST TurboMax averaged 12.6 MPG while towing a 6,000-lb travel trailer, claiming the four-cylinder high-output engine outperformed his previous 2020 Ford F-150 EcoBoost in real-world driving dynamics.

A 35-year Ford F-150 owner swapped to a 2026 Toyota Tacoma, logging poor real-world mileage and warning truck buyers that a factory design flaw requires an immediate aftermarket part fix to protect the TRD side paint from flying trail debris.

When a loyal GM family traded their Chevy Traverse for a Toyota Highlander, they expected bulletproof reliability. Instead, they hit a high-tech transmission reality check, exposing hidden vulnerabilities in the 8-speed automatic software.

A Houston Toyota Tundra owner exposes dealership gatekeeping over T-SB-0032-26, the factory software fix for dangerous low-speed throttle lag. Service drives refuse to flash the TCM update without a "replicated" diagnosis, leaving drivers stranded.

Ram's 2027 TRX is now shipping to customers and dealers. The timing is perfect because Ram is the best-selling Stellantis brand. Sales are up 27 percent compared to last year.

Every morning I climbed into the 2026 Nissan Frontier, pushed the start button, and heard something that's quietly disappearing from the truck market: a naturally aspirated V6 that didn't pretend to be anything other than six cylinders doing their job.

Tired of diesel maintenance? See why one Ram EcoDiesel owner ditched the platform for a gas 2026 Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8, highlighting a massive shift in truck owner sentiment away from complex emissions systems and back to reliable domestic V8 power.

Reddit Honda Ridgeline owners no longer ask whether 100,000 miles is too much; they're asking whether it's the beginning of the truck's second life.

A Maverick owner counted 1,100 pounds of gravel, rebar, and supplies, plus his own 250-pound weight. The total lands 50 pounds below Ford's published maximum for a 2025 Maverick Hybrid AWD.

A Sierra EV Owner first tow put the energy use, charging access, and trailering software into one trip. The truck made the boat feel easy, and the covered charger accommodated the combination.

A Ford F-150 defector sparked a massive debate by rejecting his wife’s favorite Toyota Tundra for a 2026 GMC Sierra Duramax. Here is my mechanical analysis of why raw diesel torque won the day despite a critical GM cabin ergonomics issue.

Images of this Honda Ridgeline falling off a lift lead to some funny jokes, but it’s not a laughing matter.

A Cybertruck owner discovered one of her four factory Pirelli tires worn down to the cords at just 17K miles, while the other three remain roughly normal. How did three inspections miss this safety issue?

A 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road owner reports the notorious 4th-gen A/C clutch chirp returned immediately after a four-hour dealership TSB repair. Here is why the factory component swap fails to eliminate the engine bay accessory drive noise.

A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner tracking a 5,000-mile towing trip from Florida to Montana reveals a staggering drop to 7.5 MPG while hauling a 5,500-pound Winnebago at 70 MPH, exposing the real-world cost of high-speed truck and RV highway cruising.

The owner of this Rivian R1T pulled a 19-foot Airstream Bambi from central Utah to Yellowstone and back, charged five times, unhooked twice, and found the truck ready before the baby was done eating.

The truck has been spotted testing around the country. Now, Ford makes it official by posting a video of it in camouflage.

A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla recently replaced the power conversion system in his truck. After months of waiting, this was a welcome update; however, during a drive, he heard a loud bang, and smoke began billowing from under the truck.

A Cybertruck owner explains that his truck’s bulletproof features became a necessity after a neighborhood party turned chaotic. He shares that after guns were drawn, his Cybertruck ended up protecting an infant and a toddler.

Thinking an AFM/DFM disabler will save your 2025 Chevy Silverado 5.3L from lifter collapse? A 30-year mechanic breaks down why plugging a software module into your OBD-II port cannot fix GM’s inherent valve train hardware vulnerabilities.

His 2021 F-150 PowerBoost helped steer with a trailer attached. His 2025 says the feature is unavailable, and Ford’s own manual explains why the new truck may be drawing a harder line.

A fourth-generation Tacoma owner did the gas math on his 20-to-17 MPG drop. The fuel bill is manageable, but tire size changes also affect odometer accuracy, steering feel, noise, wear, and real trail clearance.