Author: Zane Merva

Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated 'Car Talk' Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire
Chevy and GMC Admit Brake Pads on Silverado and Sierra May Only Last a Few Thousand Miles
Chevy and GMC Admit Brake Pads on Silverado and Sierra May Only Last a Few Thousand Miles
If you’ve been surprised by how quickly your GM truck or SUV is chewing through front brake pads, you’re not imagining things. GM recently issued...
15 Years of Free Repairs? GM Will Cover Diesel Truck and SUV Transmission Lock Up Issues
15 Years of Free Repairs? GM Will Cover Diesel Truck and SUV Transmission Lock Up Issues
If you’ve been following the rear wheel lock-up recall story we covered earlier, GM has just added another big piece of news that should catch...
132,000 More Silverado and Sierra Pickups Recalled for Tailgate Failures
132,000 More Silverado and Sierra Pickups Recalled for Tailgate Failures
General Motors has added over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups to an ongoing recall for tailgate release switches that can short-circuit, potentially causing the tailgates to unlatch...
We Love Chevrolet’s Annual Tradition: Heartfelt Video Holiday Cards
We Love Chevrolet’s Annual Tradition: Heartfelt Video Holiday Cards
For the past few years, Chevrolet has embraced the holiday season with an annual tradition: the release of emotionally resonant video holiday cards. These short...
Chevrolet – GMC – Cadillac – Buick Window Sticker Generator
Chevrolet – GMC – Cadillac – Buick Window Sticker Generator
Welcome to our Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac & Buick Window Sticker Generator—your go-to resource for accessing original digital copies of any late model General Motors vehicle’s...
CarPlay and Android Auto for Chevrolet & GMC EVs? White Automotive Just Made It Happen
CarPlay and Android Auto for Chevrolet & GMC EVs? White Automotive Just Made It Happen
Guess what just became available for GM’s Ultium EVs? Despite recent shifts in GM’s strategy, White Automotive & Media Services (WAMS) has launched a new...
Why Is My Silverado’s Speakers Crackling During Phone Calls? Here’s What I Found
Why Is My Silverado’s Speakers Crackling During Phone Calls? Here’s What I Found
If you’re driving a 2022–2024 Chevrolet or GMC vehicle and experiencing annoying crackling or static sounds from the speakers during phone calls, you’re not alone....
New Chevy Equinox EV Owner Expresses Frustration Over App Connectivity, Ignites Reddit Debate
New Chevy Equinox EV Owner Expresses Frustration Over App Connectivity, Ignites Reddit Debate
A new owner of the Chevrolet Equinox EV took to Reddit to share their disappointment about the car’s lack of free app connectivity. In their...
GM Lays Off 1,000 Workers, Including the Brake Quality Guy – What Could Go Wrong?
GM Lays Off 1,000 Workers, Including the Brake Quality Guy – What Could Go Wrong?
General Motors (GM) has confirmed the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, with a significant number of the affected individuals based at the company’s Global...
Understanding the “GCW Overweight” Messages In Your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra
Understanding the “GCW Overweight” Messages In Your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra
If you own a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra and tow trailers, you might see a “GCW Overweight” message appear in your gauge cluster. It’s...
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