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 Dealer Chatbot Sells $80k Tahoe for $1
What happens when artificial intelligence in a car dealership meets a user with a penchant for creativity? At Chevrolet of Watsonville, this combination led to...
GM Recalls Small Number Of HUMMER EV & Silverado EV
General Motors is recalling a small number of GMC HUMMER EV Pickup & SUV models along with the new Chevrolet Silverado EV for a minor...
Owners Notice Low Pitched Booming Sound From 2024 Chevrolet Trax Radio
Owners of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax have encountered a peculiar issue with their vehicle’s audio system – a low-frequency booming or drumming noise coming from...
Simple Fix For Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade Side Blind Zone & Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
If the rear cross-traffic alert or side blind zone system in your 2021 through 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, or Cadillac Escalade doesn’t detect...
GM Issues Stop Sale Order For Blazer EV, Blazer, Equinox & Terrain
General Motors has issued a stop sale order affecting a limited number of Chevrolet Blazer EV, Blazer, Equinox & GMC Terrain vehicles for an unknown...
Cadillac Teases 2026 VISTIQ To Slot In Below Escalade IQ
Cadillac is teasing another electric vehicle endeavor, the VISTIQ, set to launch in 2026. This new addition nestles between the LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ, offering...
Ultium Cells, LLC Marks “First Production Battery Cells” Milestone at Spring Hill Facility
Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, has reached a significant milestone in its Spring Hill facility by producing...
Chevy/GMC Release New Parts To Fix Unwanted, Random, or Inadvertent Tailgate Opening
If your 2020 or newer Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, or 3500 had its tailgate randomly open when you didn’t want it to,...
GM Issues Stop Sale Order – Silverado & Sierra Roofs Are Splitting Apart
General Motors is issuing a campaign to fix certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups after reports show the roof panel on the passenger side...
Chevrolet Colorado Seizes 2024 Motor Trend TOTY Golden Calipers
For fans of the ever-popular Chevrolet Colorado, there’s reason to celebrate. This tough yet versatile truck was just named Motor Trend’s 2024 Truck of the...