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
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
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
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
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?
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
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...
GM Issues Massive Trucks & SUV Recall for Rear Wheel Lock-Up: Everything You Need to Know
General Motors has issued a significant recall affecting hundreds of thousands of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs in the GM lineup due to...
Cadillac’s 2026 Vistiq EV: A Three-Row ‘Baby Escalade’ With 615 HP
Cadillac has unveiled the 2026 VISTIQ, a three-row electric SUV that bridges the gap between the midsize Lyriq and the full-size Escalade IQ in its...
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST | Sidewinder Mode in Action – Diagonal Steering Feature
Chevrolet’s 2025 Silverado EV RST gains a new capability: Sidewinder mode, an advanced feature enabling the truck to drive diagonally. Standard on all 2025 Silverado...
2024 & 2025 Silverado / Sierra Owners Experience 4WD Indicator Confusion
If you’ve recently started up your 2024–2025 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra and noticed that the four-wheel drive (4WD) indicator isn’t immediately visible, you’re not...