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
Costco Auto Program Offers Canadians $750 Off Unusually Wide Range Of GM Vehicles Through April
The Costco Auto Program is running a promotional event exclusively for its Canadian members, providing them with the opportunity to access special savings on a...
2023 Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyon Emergency Braking Recall – Here’s The Nitty Gritty Details & Documents
Chevrolet and GMC have announced a recall that touches the core safety features of their 2023 Colorado and Canyon models, stirring concerns among pickup truck...
Eiback Releases PRO-LIFT-KIT For 2023/2024 Colorado ZR2 and Canyon AT4X
Eibach recently announced the release of their PRO-LIFT-KIT designed specifically for the 2023 and 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and GMC Canyon AT4X models. This kit...
Lingenfelter Offers Tantalizing Discount On 5.3L & 6.2L Magnuson Supercharger Packages
In an exciting move for Chevrolet and GMC truck enthusiasts, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, in partnership with Magnuson Superchargers, has announced a limited-time offer that is...
Headlight Flashing In 2024 Silverado HD & Sierra HD Has A Simple Cause & Fix
Some owners may notice the headlights in their 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD and 2024 GMC Sierra HD pickups may flash every 6-8 seconds. The windshield...
Here’s What Everyone (Including Us) Got Wrong About The 2.7L Cracked Block / Engine Replacement Story
Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably seen a handful of articles with some variation of the headline “GM To Replace 2.7L Engines In Silverado,...
GM Joyride Episode #1 – Chevrolet Is Going All In On Crossovers & SUVs / Silverado HD ZR2 Review
Episode One of our new video podcast series, GM Joyride, is here! Join my brother and me, (aka the Merva Brothers) as we talk about...
Chevy & GMC To Replace 2.7L Engine In Some 2023 Colorado, Silverado, and Sierra Pickups Due To Cracking Blocks
Chevrolet and GMC have determined that some L3B 2.7L Turbocharged Engines were produced with engine blocks that have cracks or could crack. In a preventative...
Is Your 3.0L Duramax Freezing You Out This Winter? A Solution From The Experts For Poor Heater Performance
The 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine is impressive. It has gobs of low-end torque and will let you cruise down the highway without using much fuel....
2024 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon Stop Sale Resolved- Units Begin Shipping To Dealers
The stop-sale order on the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon announced this week seems resolved, with trucks now shipping out to dealerships. General Motors...