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Pickup Trucks (Page 7)

By Denis Flierl on
Cybertruck owner Jerry Higby is in a bind: his pointer is destroying his seats, and is obsessed with the window button! He needs a solution beyond a kennel. Are those "saggy" Tesla hammock beds worth it? What's the best seat protection for canines?
By Denis Flierl on
A common issue? Warped Tesla Cybertruck tailgates. One owner received a worse replacement, forcing Tesla engineering to halt all fixes until a proper solution is found. Here's what this means for every Cybertruck owner.
By Denis Flierl on
The 8-spd transmission in Mike's 2019 Silverado hit 45k miles, demanding a pricey flush. The bill? $562. That steep cost has sparked a fiery debate in the owners' group: Is this highway robbery or just the price of keeping a modern truck running smoothly?
By Aram Krajekian on
When this GMC Sierra EV owner hitched up a trailer for the first time, his drive turned into a real-world test of patience and physics, showing how towing can turn EV range from a number into a challenge.
By Noah Washington on
The single biggest question about the Cybertruck is its energy consumption in severe off-road terrain. This pioneering driver is logging real-time telemetry to prove the Cybertruck's off-road endurance.
By Mary Conway on
A spectacular day in the Rocky Mountains gave the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press the chance to put the varied vehicles through their paces.
By Noah Washington on
After 6,500 miles, one F-150 Lightning owner proves the electric truck is the ultimate camper, using its battery to power his entire setup for days. His six-month review reveals the biggest financial benefit of EV camping.
By Denis Flierl on
Gabriel is shocked by the intense "hate" he feels while driving his Tesla Cybertruck on the road. From rude gestures to shouted insults, the abuse is a stark contrast to his old Model Y. He wonders if other owners feel the same, especially with kids.
By Noah Washington on
One high-mileage driver cracked the code on the Ford Maverick's hybrid system, finding a secret technique to force electric-only mode at highway speeds.
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner's 'luck' ran out! After a simple recall, his 2024 Tacoma turned into a nightmare: $34K miles, a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, engine power loss, and malfunctions galore. What Tacoma owners need to know. 
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A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner with under 30k miles calls it "Garbage!" After a loud clunk, the engine died on the highway. RPMs and speed dropped before it went into neutral. Is this a common issue, and what is the solution for Silverado owners?
By Aram Krajekian on
When power goes silent, curiosity takes over. This GMC Sierra EV owner didn’t set out to challenge tradition, but his towing test against old-school expectations starts a new conversation about what real truck power feels like.
By Aram Krajekian on
A $300 credit sounded fair to this Tesla Cybertruck owner until they discovered how much it really costs to make things right. What started as a simple recall turned into a lesson about the true price of Tesla ownership.
By Noah Washington on
Seven months after buying his dream truck from a legitimate dealership, a GMC Sierra Denali owner was stunned to learn it had two VIN numbers and was a stolen cartel truck. This nightmare scenario, exposed by a simple title denial.
By Denis Flierl on
Is there a problem with the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes into an automatic carwash? Some owners say yes, and that their truck goes dark. Check out what happened to one owner and what Tesla Support told him to do to fix the problem. 
By Noah Washington on
One of Rivian's earliest customers drove his R1T for 54,000 miles, but after 17 repair requests, he finally sold it. This early adopter's brutal honesty reveals the stark difference between his problematic R1T and his wife's "nearly flawless" R1S model.
By Noah Washington on
The compact size of the Santa Cruz is its biggest selling point, but a growing family proved it was a safety hazard. Find out why the rear-facing car seat dilemma forced one owner to trade in his truck.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he started noticing a foul odor a few days after taking delivery. He adds that Tesla eventually found the rodent’s nest and feces, causing the smell, but this has dampened his excitement for the $97,000 truck.
By Denis Flierl on
After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are expressing their wish that Tesla would allow them to turn off rear-wheel steering while towing. One Cybertruck owner claims he jackknifed his truck while driving forward & blamed the 4-wheel steering for the incident.
By Aram Krajekian on
A burnt smell on a GMC Sierra EV sparked curiosity and a few uneasy questions for this owner. But what followed shows how even small surprises can teach new owners about living with their first electric truck.
By Denis Flierl on
Did you get a surprise Nissan warranty extension? Dario Moreno got a notice extending his 2020 Frontier's emissions warranty to 7 years/70,000 miles. Is this a sign of a known issue with the in-tank fuel pump? Here are the details for Frontier owners.
By Noah Washington on
Can an electric 1500-series truck replace a heavy-duty diesel? A new Sierra EV owner hauled a massive load and was stunned to find that the future of towing is hands-free, completely eliminating his apprehension about going electric.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 4th-gen Toyota Tacoma a "throwaway truck"? Owners are shocked by poor resale values, pointing to 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Roads with 13k miles selling for $38,400. The legendary 400k-mile reliability is now in question on the Taco Nation page.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
By Denis Flierl on
Is this 2012 Toyota Tacoma's overheating and coolant loss a ghost? The dealer says it's a head gasket issue, but owner Noah Emch says the problem disappears in cool weather. Even specialists are stumped. What's the real problem with this Tacoma?
By Denis Flierl on
Trevor's 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 refused to shift at Home Depot. A night-ending tow for a brand-new truck. What went wrong and crippled this brand-new ZR2? Here's the full story on the ZR2 and what Chevy Silverado owners need to know. 
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Silverado EV owner plugged into a 400kW hypercharger and shattered the performance expectations set by older EVs. The truck inhaled 94kWh in just 26 minutes, revealing the brutal truth about Tesla's aging charging curve.
By Noah Washington on
One driver towed over 22,000 pounds with a Chevy Silverado EV across Alberta and discovered a shocking truth about electric hauling. Find out why the brutal physics of EV towing crushed his range to just 124 miles.