Author: Zane Merva

Author: Zane Merva

An underhood photo of the 3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine found in the 2024 Silverado and Sierra

TSB

Critical Fix Released For Silverado / Sierra 3.0L Duramax With Check Engine Light

Chevrolet and GMC have issued a critical service bulletin for the 2023 models of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with the 3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine (LZ0). This bulletin, numbered 23-NA-193 and dated November 2023, is aimed at addressing specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that have been identified in these models. TSB… Continue reading Critical Fix Released For Silverado / Sierra 3.0L Duramax With Check Engine Light

A Silverado EV First Edition RST Crossing A Mountain Stream

Silverado EV RST

Silverado EV Reservation Holders Get Delivery Update – Not Anytime Soon

Chevrolet is pushing back the expected ordering and delivery dates for Silverado EV RST Reservation holders. Silverado EV First-Edition RST – A Reservation We Secured Nearly Two Years Ago January 5th, 2022.  I eagerly reserved a Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST on the very day General Motors opened up reservations. Because I knew the timeline,… Continue reading Silverado EV Reservation Holders Get Delivery Update – Not Anytime Soon

A photo of the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 side by side

technical service bulletin

Some Brand New 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Have A Software Glitch

A small but significant number of brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have a minor software glitch that will require a quick trip to the dealer to correct. Now, admittedly, “minor software glitch” is my words, not an official diagnosis. But here is precisely what’s going on. General Motors has recently issued a Service… Continue reading Some Brand New 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Have A Software Glitch

2025 cadillac optiq 001

Ultium

2025 OPTIQ: The Sexy Upcoming Entry to Cadillac’s EV Lineup

Cadillac’s announcement of the OPTIQ, a new addition to their Ultium electric vehicle (EV) portfolio, marks an exciting step for the luxury automotive brand. Scheduled for the 2025 model year, the OPTIQ is poised to be an entry point into Cadillac’s world of EVs in North America, promising to deliver a blend of luxury and… Continue reading 2025 OPTIQ: The Sexy Upcoming Entry to Cadillac’s EV Lineup

GM Requires All Dealers To Have One This One Very Specific and Unique Piece Of Equipment

Dealer Equipment

GM Requires All Dealers To Have One This One Very Specific and Unique Piece Of Equipment

General Motors, in its pursuit of vehicle safety and performance, mandates a unique piece of equipment in all its dealerships.  This tool, though not as immediately recognizable as diagnostic machines or alignment systems, plays a pivotal role in ensuring your vehicle’s safety and driving comfort. The Essential Yet Overlooked Tool In any GM dealership, you’ll… Continue reading GM Requires All Dealers To Have One This One Very Specific and Unique Piece Of Equipment

A HUMMER EV and Ford RAPTOR R lined up at to race

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HUMMER EV vs RAPTOR R – 3 Head To Head Races – You’ll Never Guess Who Wins

GMC HUMMER EV Versus Ford Raptor R. In a thrilling showdown that automotive enthusiasts could only dream of, Hoonigan’s “THIS vs THAT” series brought together two titans of the truck world. This wasn’t just a race; it was a clash of eras and technologies, pitting the brute force of traditional gasoline power against the swift,… Continue reading HUMMER EV vs RAPTOR R – 3 Head To Head Races – You’ll Never Guess Who Wins

A driver's rear view mirror of a red Chevrolet Silverado

technical service bulletin

The Hot Truth Behind Your Silverado or Sierra’s Uneven Side Mirror Defrost

If you’re an owner of a Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, or GMC Sierra from model years 2019 to 2024, you might have noticed something peculiar about your truck’s mirrors during those frosty mornings. One mirror defrosts considerably quicker than the other.  Before you jump to conclusions about something being defective, let’s dive into the intriguing… Continue reading The Hot Truth Behind Your Silverado or Sierra’s Uneven Side Mirror Defrost

UAW workers at GM's Flint Manufacturing Line

UAW

Back on Track: UAW and GM Seal the Deal

The votes have been tallied and UAW members have ratified their tentative agreement with GM. This ratification makes GM’s workforce the first among the Detroit Three automakers to approve such an agreement. Notably, this follows an intense six-week campaign of coordinated strikes across the three automakers, emphasizing the need for enhanced workers’ wages​​. The vote… Continue reading Back on Track: UAW and GM Seal the Deal

Shockwaves in Motor City: UAW Flint Plant Rejects GM’s Historic Contract Offer

UAW

Shockwaves in Motor City: UAW Flint Plant Rejects GM’s Historic Contract Offer

In a striking turn of events that’s revving up discussions across the automotive landscape, members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) at the General Motors Flint Assembly Plant have narrowly voted against a proposed contract with GM, despite its historic financial offerings. This move sends ripples through the industry, particularly for enthusiasts closely following the… Continue reading Shockwaves in Motor City: UAW Flint Plant Rejects GM’s Historic Contract Offer