Category: Sierra 1500

Category: Sierra 1500

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Lifter Nightmare: Why GM is Replacing Some 6.2L L87 V8 Engines

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Lifter Nightmare: Why GM is Replacing Some 6.2L L87 V8 Engines

Chevrolet, GMC, & Cadillac may have built vehicles powered by 6.2L V8 engines with a big problem.  The solution? Replace the entire engine. In April, General Motors Released “Customer Satisfaction Program N232413430 – “Oversized Lifter Bores”. While not technically a recall, the program aims to fix an issue where an unknown number of 6.2L engines… Continue reading Lifter Nightmare: Why GM is Replacing Some 6.2L L87 V8 Engines

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison at the top of a trail in Johnson Valley California

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How Many Trucks Has Chevrolet and GMC Sold In 2024 So Far? It’s Surprising

Between Chevrolet and GMC, General Motors sells a lot of pickup trucks. Like, staggering amounts of trucks. But how many have they sold so far in 2024, one quarter into the year? We take a look brand by brand, model by model. We’re now three and some odd months into 2024. That means that GM… Continue reading How Many Trucks Has Chevrolet and GMC Sold In 2024 So Far? It’s Surprising

Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

Owners of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra equipped with the 3.0L LZ0 engine may encounter a unique issue where the vehicle may crank but fail to start. The problem is detailed in a Preliminary Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). Preliminary Bulletin PIP5963- 3.0L with a Crank – No Start and Setting DTC P062B The… Continue reading Some 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Experience Start-Up Issues Due to Software Anomaly

Silverado ZR2 Bison & Sierra AT4X AEV Edition Lose Important Off-Road Protection

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Silverado ZR2 Bison & Sierra AT4X AEV Edition Lose Important Off-Road Protection

No, it’s not an April Fools joke- but it sounds like one. On the first of this month, Chevrolet and GMC’s most serious full-size off-road pickups, the Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison and Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV edition, began shipping to dealers without one of their most essential pieces of off-road protection. ZR2 Bison / AT4X… Continue reading Silverado ZR2 Bison & Sierra AT4X AEV Edition Lose Important Off-Road Protection

How To Fix "Super Cruise Unavailable - No Road Info" Error

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How To Fix “Super Cruise Unavailable – No Road Information” Error

Some of General Motor’s newest vehicles equipped with Super Cruise are seeing a random error, stating “Super Cruise Unavalaible – No Road Information” despite owners using the hands-free driving technology on a road before.  Thankfully there’s a specific reason for this error and a simple fix. If you own a Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevy… Continue reading How To Fix “Super Cruise Unavailable – No Road Information” Error

AEV Releases Winch Installation Kits For Silverado ZR2 Bison / Sierra AT4X AEV Edition

AEV Releases Winch Installation Kits For Silverado ZR2 Bison / Sierra AT4X AEV Edition

If you have a Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison or GMC Sierra AT4X AEV Edition pickup, you can now easily install a winch in your stamped AEV front bumper. For any off-road truck enthusiast worth their salt, installing a winch is pretty much a no-brainer. Sure, the obvious advantage is being able to yank yourself or… Continue reading AEV Releases Winch Installation Kits For Silverado ZR2 Bison / Sierra AT4X AEV Edition

How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

After our story yesterday detailing how General Motors is selling data collected about how you drive your vehicle to insurance companies, who then use that data against you to raise your premiums, we wanted to give a step-by-step guide on how to opt out of OnStar’s Smart Driver Program and GM’s data collection program. We… Continue reading How To Opt Out Of General Motors Data Collection, OnStar Smart Driver and Request Collected Driving Data

Not So Smart Driver - Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

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Not So Smart Driver – Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Vehicles Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

General Motors, through its OnStar Smart Driver program, has inadvertently sparked a significant debate over what data your vehicle is capturing, where it’s going, and who is getting access to it. As we found out, most of the time, drivers may not even know their vehicle is sharing their driving habits with others – including… Continue reading Not So Smart Driver – Our Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Vehicles Are Snitching To Our Insurance And Yours Is Too

2023 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Oil Capacity / Grade / Filter Quick Reference

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2023 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Oil Capacity / Grade / Filter Quick Reference

What type of oil does my Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra take? What oil filter do I use? How much oil should I buy? We’ve got a quick reference guide for your 2023 model year Silverado and Sierra, including 1500, 2500 HD, and 3500 HD models, right here. We change our own oil and we’ve… Continue reading 2023 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra Oil Capacity / Grade / Filter Quick Reference