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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

Pickups

Fuel pump issue prompts recall of ’12-13 Silverado, Sierra HD vehicles

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks.

January 10, 2014

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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

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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

Pickups

Callaway 2014 Silverado

Supercharged 5.3L 2014 Silverado’s ready for sale

August 13, 2013

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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

Pickups

GM Has Most Initial Quality Awards

GMC and Chevrolet Rank 2nd and 5th In Industry General Motors built on a strong performance in last year’s J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, placing about 50 percent of its vehicles in the top three of their respective segments with a company-best eight segment awards. “Nothing energizes us more than receiving the verification […]

June 19, 2013

Pickups

EcoTec3 V-6 Is Best-in-Class

GM’s New Engine Delivers Best City MPG The all-new 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 powering the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be the most capable standard V-6 in any full-size pickup truck – leading the segment in city fuel economy and helping customers save money through a host of fuel-saving technologies. EcoTec3 engine technology matches Ram […]

June 19, 2013

Pickups

Sierra Trailering Tech Aids Safety

2014 Sierra Has Many Trailering Features Six in 10 full-size pickup owners use their trucks for trailering, according to General Motors’ survey data. “Trailering is a fundamental capability that customers invest in and depend on when they purchase a truck,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of GMC Marketing. “The 2014 Sierra backs up its unmatched […]

May 31, 2013

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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

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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

Pickups

GMC Busts Pickup Aero Myths

2014 Sierra Improves With Wind Tunnel Time   The new 2014 Sierra full-size pickup truck spent more development time in a wind tunnel than any GMC pickup before it, resulting in design changes that benefit both fuel efficiency and interior quietness. To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers like Diane Bloch examined every millimeter of the […]

May 16, 2013