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GM makes 8-speed automatic transmission standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra

Chevrolet and GMC have confirmed a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be standard on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali models equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8. The GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is approximately the same size and weight as the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic. Its 7.0 overall gear ratio […]

July 21, 2014

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GM announces first SAE J2807-compliant tow ratings for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500

With the announcement of the 2015 F-150, Ford became the final automaker to accept the SAE J2807 towing standard. And though Toyota’s pickups have been rated according to the standard for the last three years, GM is the first domestic automaker to announce J2807-compliant tow ratings with the announcement of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and […]

June 20, 2014

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How much does a CNG pickup fuel tank really hold? Specs don’t tell the whole story

The other day  I was testing a CNG-powered bi-fuel 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and was stumped when the truck’s “empty” 17 GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent) CNG tank would only hold 12 GGE. After discussions with both CNG tank suppliers and CNG automotive pickup engine builders, I found out the stated size on a CNG tank isn’t the capacity that’s […]

May 29, 2014

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First Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD bi-fuel CNG disappoints compared to propane Ford F-250

[imagebrowser id=74] There’s currently a big push to get us to embrace clean energy by opting for propane- and CNG-powered pickups over diesel and gas. I’m all for helping the environment and am not afraid to give alternative fuels a look. So I’ve been eager to test both propane and CNG. I was impressed by […]

May 20, 2014

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SPY SHOTS: GM is testing the Duramax diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon alongside the Volkswagen Amarok

[imagebrowser id=71] A very interesting batch of spy shots have recently surfaced reportedly showing the two upcoming diesel pickups from General Motors being tested alongside a pickup not currently available in North America. According to a report from PickupTrucks.com, KGP Photography nabbed photos of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, both powered by GM’s […]

May 7, 2014

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GM recalls 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD pickups due to fire risk

General Motors has issued a limited recall on its 2015 heavy duty pickups due to a manufacturing error that could cause a fuel leak. The automaker is recalling 51 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups equipped with diesel engines and dual fuel tanks built between February 11 and February 19, 2014. GM […]

May 6, 2014

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GM issues recall on all 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra pickups due to fire risk

General Motors has issued a recall on all of its latest pickups due to a defect in the transmission oil cooler line that could cause a fire. The recall affects the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. It also affects the new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and suburban SUVs as well as the GMC Yukon and […]

March 31, 2014

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The Chevrolet Silverado is the cheapest truck to own

Vincentric has announced its annual Best Value in America winners and the winner for best truck brand is Chevrolet. Vincentric says the strong second-place showing of the Silverado 1500 in the half-ton segment along with the Silverado 2500 HD’s win in the 3/4-ton segment and strong results from the 3500HD as well amounted to an […]

March 27, 2014

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Now that Ford is on board with new F-150, pickup truck tow ratings are finally standardized

It’s been a long, slow, tedious road, but pickup buyers will finally have a standardized way to compare tow ratings between brands as Ford accepts the SAE J2807 towing standard when the 2015 F-150 hits the market later this year. I’ve always looked at tow ratings as somewhat of a joke because until now none of the auto manufacturers […]

February 20, 2014

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GM to release an aluminum pickup by 2018 to compete with F-150

Feeling the heat from arch-rival Ford, General Motors is in the process of developing a pickup truck with an aluminum body to release by 2018, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Confirming reports that Ford’s competitors were rushing to reach agreements with aluminum suppliers in the wake of the 2015 F-150 unveiling to […]

February 19, 2014

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POLL: Have the new GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado made you think differently about midsize pickups?

It’s safe to say that the unveiling of both the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon in the last couple of months have breathed new life—or at least attention—to the midsize truck segment. That’s partly due to the great-looking redesigns General Motors pulled off with both trucks, especially the Canyon, but also because the automaker […]

January 15, 2014

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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