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GM recalls 370k 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups due to fire risk

General Motors has announced a huge recall on its new redesigned half-ton pickups. About 370,000 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks are affected by the recall that will reprogram a software bug that “could lead to overheating of exhaust components, potentially causing engine compartment fires,” according to the GM announcement. GM has confirmed eight […]

January 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

Mixed Response: GM offers deals on new Silverado, Sierra due to slumping sales, yet popularity of V-8 has it in short supply

So far, you could call the launch of General Motors’ redesigned pickups a bit of a mixed bag. While the new body styles of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (and their 2015 HD counterparts) have stirred up some excitement, in September sales fell 8 percent. As Automotive News reports, the reason for that dip in […]

October 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Chevrolet, GMC unveil redesigned 2015 Silverado HD, Sierra HD (PHOTOS)

Not to be outdone by Ford’s unveiling of its new Super Duty pickups yesterday, General Motors has taken the wraps off its new heavy duty pickups with the unveiling of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the GMC Sierra HD. The first thing you’ll notice about these new 2500/3500 pickups is that they share the […]

September 27, 2013

Construction Equipment

GM planning to reduce weight of Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra with lightweight parts

General Motors is working to keep even the playing field with competitor Ford, as well as get out in front of future fuel economy standards by slimming down its full-size pickups, reports Reuters. The automaker completely redesigned both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra for the recently-released 2014 model year. In the process, between 250 […]

July 24, 2013

Construction Equipment

With 6.2L V-8, 2014 GMC Sierra Denali will deliver huge 420 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque (PHOTOS)

GMC has announced estimated performance specs on the 2014 Sierra Denali when paired with the available 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8, calling it “the most powerful pickup truck engine on the market.” Though official SAE power figures will be announced later in the year closer to the truck’s fall release, GMC says the engine will deliver an […]

May 30, 2013

Construction Equipment

Don’t lower your tailgate: GM details aerodynamic design of 2014 Silverado and Sierra, debunks myths

When you view the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra side-by-side with the 2013 models, one of the first things you notice is that they look bigger. There’s more bulk in their new front-end designs. So it might come as a surprise to hear that these new trucks are actually more aerodynamic than their sleeker […]

May 28, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ford named Best Value truck brand by Vincentric; F-150 takes 1/2-ton honors while GM racks up 3/4- and 1-ton awards

Each year, Vincentric awards automakers with its Best Value awards in both the fleet and consumer markets. This year, when taking the honors awarded for pickup trucks in both segments into account, Ford got just a bit more recognition than rival General Motors, picking up a couple of truck category wins and the award for […]

May 13, 2013

Construction Equipment

Truck Trend names Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD best work truck

Truck Trend has released its 2013 Best in Class rankings and a few of the categories should be of particular interest to readers here. For starters, the site named the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD Best Work Truck. That category is reserved for regular cab, 3/4-ton, two-wheel-drive pickups. Truck Trend says that it feels like […]

April 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ram Trucks looking to “upset” pickup sales pecking order after sales increase 25%

The news that Ford, Chevrolet and Ram, in that order, hold the top three spots for pickup sales for March shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. However, as Truck Trend points out in its roundup of how each automaker fared over the year between March 2012 and March 2013, the numbers indicate that an […]

April 5, 2013

Gear

GM announces pricing for 2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500

Back in December, we got our first look at GM’s first redesign of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra in seven years. And now we know how much they’ll cost, the type of power they’ll put out and what kind of mileage you can expect. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will start at $24,585. That includes […]

April 2, 2013

Gear

GM unveils 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 pickups

At a special event in Detroit this afternoon, General Motors unveiled the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The pickups boast GM’s first redesign in seven years. GM says the Chevy Silverado 1500’s new design is more “muscular,” yet much more aerodynamic, blending design cues from past Chevy pickups with a more […]

December 13, 2012

Business

2013 GM 2500HDs bi-fuel

Chevrolet and GMC today announced details of General Motors’ bi-fuel 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, IN. The vehicles include a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The truck […]

March 13, 2012