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
GM Investigating HUD Settings Glitch on Nine SUV Models
GM Investigating HUD Settings Glitch on Nine SUV Models
Does your GM SUV forget your head-up display settings every time you shut it off? You are not imagining things, and you are not alone....
The Real Reason GM’s New V8 Truck Engines Ditched 0W-20
The Real Reason GM’s New V8 Truck Engines Ditched 0W-20
Yesterday we broke down the RPO codes and oil spec for the 2027 Silverado and Sierra’s new Gen 6 V8s, and one detail in that...
L76 and L78 Return: GM’s New V8s Get Muscle Car Codes
L76 and L78 Return: GM’s New V8s Get Muscle Car Codes
The paper trail on General Motors’ next-generation V8 program just got a lot more interesting. GM-Trucks.com has learned that RPO codes for the new Gen...
GM Ends Mandatory Vehicle-Wide Programming on EVs
GM Ends Mandatory Vehicle-Wide Programming on EVs
General Motors just made a quiet policy change that should mean fewer marathon software update sessions at the dealership for EV owners. Effective July 1,...
Suburban Z71, Escalade Earn NEMPA “Top Winter Pick” Awards
Suburban Z71, Escalade Earn NEMPA “Top Winter Pick” Awards
General Motors walked away from New England with two trophies last week. The Chevrolet Suburban Z71 was named Top Winter Pick for Full-Size SUV and...
GM Flags Fuel Pump Module Short in 2021-2024 Trucks, SUVs
GM Flags Fuel Pump Module Short in 2021-2024 Trucks, SUVs
If your late-model Chevy, GMC, or Cadillac cranks but refuses to fire, the problem might not be your battery, your fuel, or your starter. General...
Hummer Turns 25 and GMC Brought the H2’s Yellow Back
Hummer Turns 25 and GMC Brought the H2’s Yellow Back
The HUMMER nameplate turns 25 this year, and GMC is celebrating the only way a supertruck brand knows how: with a bright yellow, limited-run birthday...
What’s New for the 2027 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL
What’s New for the 2027 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL
GMC’s order guides for the 2027 Yukon and Yukon XL are out, and while this isn’t a redesign year, there’s a long list of changes...
Got a “Service Door Latch” Alert? Fix It in a Minute
Got a “Service Door Latch” Alert? Fix It in a Minute
If your late-model full-size GM SUV has flashed a “Service Door Latch System” warning in the Driver Information Center, you are not looking at a...
GM Recalls Cadillac VISTIQ Over Power-Folding Seats
GM Recalls Cadillac VISTIQ Over Power-Folding Seats
Cadillac’s newest three-row electric SUV has its first significant safety recall, and this one hits close to home for any family that hauls kids in...
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