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
Have a 2019 or 2020 Silverado/Sierra With Trailer Lighting Issues? GM Has A Fix!
If you own a 2019 through 2020 new generation Silverado or Sierra (HD included) that has trouble keeping trailer lights on and/or flashes the lights...
Overloaded 110 Volt Outlets May Not Reset In 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon & Escalade
If you own a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, GMC Yukon or Cadillac Escalade and the 110 Volt power outlets no longer work after overloading...
Corvette/Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade Check Engine Light With Codes U1961 and/or U1983? Here’s The Fix!
Own a new Chevrolet Corvette, Suburban or Tahoe, GMC Yukon or Yukon XL, or a Cadillac Escalade with a random check engine light or malfunction...
Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Upgrade On The Way For 2020 Silverado / Sierra
Are you bummed out that your 2020 Silverado, Sierra, or other GM vehicle didn’t come with wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay? Don’t be sad!...
GM Tracks Down 2021 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon & Escalade Airbag Warning Light Issue
The airbag warning light on certain 2021 Chevrolet Silverado / Tahoe / Suburban, GMC Sierra / Yukon or Cadillac Escalade models may illuminate for seemingly...
NHTSA Rejects GM Bid To Sidestep Takata Airbag Replacement In Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied General Motors request to not replace airbags in over 6-million trucks and SUVs. Last year, in...
GM Design Shares Early Sketches That Inspired The HUMMER EV
General Motors Design is giving us a small glimpse into the sketches that inspired the 2021 GMC HUMMER EV. Posted this morning to the GM...
Hall Racing USA Finishes 6th In Class at 2020 SCORE Baja 1000
Congratulations to the Hall Racing USA Team. Over the weekend they finished 6th in the Trophy Truck Class and 30th overall at the infamous 2020...
Reviewed: Polaris Slingshot R Is Thrilling, Exciting & Expensive
The Slingshot is an exciting, unique, and attention grabbing three wheel motorcycle from Polaris. You’ve probably seen one passing by on the road and wondered...
Major Software Bug Discovered In 2021 IOT/IOS/IOU Infotainment Systems
GM-Trucks.com has been alerted to a major software bug currently affecting 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. GM Engineering is working on an emergency fix....