Pickup Trucks (Page 11)

One F-150 PowerBoost owner was plagued by a baffling battery drain while flat towing, until troubleshooting revealed the culprit.

Rivian R1T owners might be surprised to learn that Caltrans is taking delivery of more than 600 trucks equipped with a secret spare-tire battery upgrade that completely changes what these electric pickups can do on the job.

Ford's 10-speed transmission "sucks," says a buyer torn between the F-150 and Ram 1500. He's asking Ram owners for the truth before buying. Here is their unfiltered advice on reliability and the best model years.

A Toyota Tacoma owner slams a NJ dealer after a 4-hour oil change nightmare. The worst part? The tech lost the oil filler cap, leaving the engine exposed. Is "free" maintenance worth the risk? Here is one owner's cautionary tale.

The big tire debate: Will 295/65 R20s rub on a Ford F-150 with a 2.5-inch level? The tire shop says they won't fit, but owners disagree. Here is the verdict on wheel clearance and the best tire upgrades for your truck.

A Rivian R1T owner's spreadsheet exposed the key to fast EV travel: his truck still pulled 100 kW even at 80% SOC and 34 kW at 99%.

After 28,000 miles of high-speed commuting, a Cybertruck owner reveals his 85–95 MPH highway driving reduces his real range to a mere 180–240 miles.

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.

Jeep's mid-size pickup handles rugged terrain like no other truck. It is heading into the new model year with renewed momentum.

One new owner calls his 2024 Ram 1500 a "HOG" that "drinks fuel like there is no tomorrow." Even with gentle driving, he says this 5.7L Hemi is draining the tank at record speed. See the shocking numbers inside. How about your Ram's fuel mileage?

The Cybertruck owner conquered mountain passes and nasty roads while hunting, but he admits the experience was "just barely" successful.

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.

A Cybertruck owner shares his surprise at seeing how often fellow Tesla owners use FSD. He questions how some Tesla owners can depend entirely on FSD for all their driving and stop manually operating their vehicles altogether.

A Tundra owner is shocked by dozens of crate engines piling up at a Toyota dealer. "I don’t think Toyota can swap out these bad engines fast enough." Is the recall overwhelming dealers? What Tundra owners need to know. 

A Tesla fan says he’s trying to decide whether to go ahead and buy a Tesla Model Y. However, he would first like to know whether all the reliability complaints are due to anti-Elon Musk sentiment or if Tesla has a genuine reliability issue.

A Cybertruck owner says he has found the perfect finish for the truck in hot climates. He explains that his previous wrap melted off when exposed to the hot stainless steel, so he opted for a polished finish instead, and he says he couldn’t be happier.

A GMC Sierra EV owner's first tow saw his 355-mile range instantly slashed to 205 miles when he engaged Trailer Mode.

A Ford F-150 Lightning owner ran the numbers to 105,000 miles and found the used electric model had the "Lowest Cash Outlay," beating the ICE version even though the gas truck was cheaper to buy.

A Tesla fan shares how a family gathering led his in-laws to purchase two Tesla vehicles. During the event, he and his wife brought a Cybertruck and a Model S and started giving test drives. Within 48 hours, his in-laws became Tesla owners.

The 2025 Ram 1500 proves how far trucks have come with technology, yet one small electronic failure can still flip the entire ownership experience upside down in ways most drivers never see coming.

A Cybertruck owner shares an impressive maneuver the truck performed during a recent road trip. He says his son was behind the wheel when a fire truck approached; however, the Cybertruck pulled over on its own to let the fire truck pass.

A 2017 Ford F-150 owner slams post-2017 F-150s, citing "junk" 5.0 engines, failing 10-speeds, and leaks at 20k miles. Is buyer's remorse inevitable or just bad luck? Here is the heated debate.

A Cybertruck owner says he’s thankful to be driving a Cybertruck after an incident on the highway. He shares that a 2’x2’ piece of metal flew off a vehicle in front of him & made direct contact, but thanks to the Cybertruck’s build, the damage was minor.

An AI researcher at Elon Musk’s company describes how Tesla’s full self-driving software saved his life after he dozed off while driving his Cybertruck after a 36-hour shift. Tesla supporters praised FSD, but some viewed the action as reckless.

A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's work pickup is handling 14,000-pound loaded trailers on 160-mile round trips without complaint.

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.

Cybertruck owners are divided over whether snow blocks their headlights and if the vehicle's design negatively affects visibility. Some owners say this is a constant struggle, while others say that it’s no worse than in any other vehicle.

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?

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.

"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?