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Pickup Trucks (Page 2)

By Denis Flierl on
Smoke in the cabin. Intense knocking. A dead 2022 Tundra on the highway. The scary part? It was a replacement engine provided under Toyota's recall notice. After just 6,200 miles, one owner is stranded again. Is the Toyota fix actually failing?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he can’t believe he bought a used Cybertruck for $56,000 by trading in his Toyota RAV4. He says he’s very happy with the Cybertruck and adds he’s loving every minute with the all-electric truck.
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?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner describes his struggle with a fluttering noise coming from his drive unit while driving between 45 and 55 miles per hour. He mentions that Tesla told him the issue is widespread and there is currently no fix.
By Denis Flierl on
One Tesla owner says his Model Y now feels like a "bathtub" compared to his Cybertruck's "cloud-like" air suspension. Is the ride quality gap really that wide? See what makes the difference for this and other Tesla owners.
By Noah Washington on
Tired of online engine-failure panic, one owner drove his 2024 Toyota Tundra 5,500 miles, conquering 111°F Death Valley and racing Porsche 911s on Canadian highways.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s dealing with an unexpected issue involving turkeys and his truck. He mentions that the truck’s full self-driving software cannot recognize or handle turkeys, leading to significant frustration.
By Aram Krajekian on
A year of living with the GMC Sierra EV can reveal things that spec sheets never show, and they're the quiet strengths that turn a truck from impressive on paper to unforgettable in everyday life.
By Denis Flierl on
A "Reduce Acceleration" error leaves a 2024 GMC Sierra owner stranded on vacation. With no reverse and hard shifting at only 21k miles, is the 10-speed transmission toast? Here is what GMC owners need to know about this alarming failure.
By Denis Flierl on
"Buy a jump pack," the dealer told a 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner after her new truck died three times. With just 3,500 miles on it, she was stranded with "System Stopped" errors. Here is the simple fix that finally solved this frustrating mystery.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand-new Cybertruck owner expresses his frustration over a seemingly minor issue with the front-trunk latch. Apparently, the panels weren’t installed correctly, and now Tesla has to grind down the stainless steel to ensure the frunk latches properly.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ram 1500 owner is living a nightmare. He skipped the warranty to afford payments, but 7,000 miles later, the engine is toast with bad lifters and metal shavings. Now he's broke with a dead truck. Here is what you need to know before buying used.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is surprised to learn that he needs to replace his tires after only 11 months due to low tread depth. He shares that in that period, he's driven 14,000 miles, has never gone off-road, and makes sure to rotate his tires regularly.
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Critics warned him it was too long, but Mark's 2017 Ford F-150 just hit 217,000 miles using 10,000-mile oil changes. Is the 5.0L V8 really that bulletproof, or is he playing with fire? Here is why his controversial maintenance schedule is working.
By Noah Washington on
After a head-on collision with a drunk driver on a mountain highway, one Rivian R1T owner attributes his survival to his 8,000-lb truck. This terrifying story confirms the brute physics of survival, as the electric truck "won the momentum battle".
By Noah Washington on
A Toyota Tundra Hybrid owner's single parking brake sensor failed, causing his truck to suddenly light up "like Christmas" with every safety system code.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen hanging in the air, supported only by electrical wires. The vehicle appeared in the mountainous region of North Carolina, and despite being several feet off the ground, the Cybertruck looks completely unharmed.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he drove his truck in the rain for the first time and was surprised by the issues that arose. He mentions that Tesla should improve the Cybertruck’s software to better handle bad weather.
By Denis Flierl on
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 Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that his vehicle of choice as an environmental compliance tester heading to the gas station is his Cybertruck. He adds that the Cybertruck has been much more reliable compared to his previous Ford, Chevy, and GMC trucks.
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 owner's successful tow of a 4-ton Sea Ray boat was praised for its 13 MPG efficiency, but an expert warned the setup was an accident waiting to happen.
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with his 2021 F-150, Steve Betts found a permanent fix: "I bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra. Good luck, y'all." Is the switch to Toyota the ultimate solution? Torque News reporter Denis Flierl asks: "Now, how about that new Tundra?"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares how he started to panic when he saw “smoke” coming from the front of his truck during supercharging. However, he explains exactly what was happening and why other Cybertruck owners shouldn’t panic.
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
By Denis Flierl on
"You can get cheese but not tomatoes?" One Tacoma buyer is fuming. He tried to order a TRD Off Road with a moonroof and a swaybar disconnect, but was denied due to "regional restrictions." Why Toyota's rules might make buying your dream truck impossible.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram owner installed a K&N cold-air intake, hoping for big power gains. Instead? An immediate engine error light and a truck stuck at 15 mph! Can a simple diagnostic reset fix this, or is "bad boy" now just a heavy paperweight?
By Noah Washington on
2025 GMC Sierra's motorized hood failed, forcing the owner into a dangerous, high-speed scenario and then into a 25 MPH crawl home.
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?