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Squeaky or Clunking Rear Leaf Spring on 2020-2025 Silverado & Sierra Duramax? Here’s Why.

If you own a 2020-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 with a 3.0L Duramax LM2 or LZ0, you might have noticed an annoying squeak or clunk coming from the left rear leaf spring. Turns out, there’s a reason for it-and GM has a solution. This issue is caused by diesel fuel contamination. When… Continue reading Squeaky or Clunking Rear Leaf Spring on 2020-2025 Silverado & Sierra Duramax? Here’s Why.

Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 parked in the desert alongside a 6.2L L87 V8 engine, highlighting normal operational noises in GM’s powerful truck engines.

Chirp & Squeak? Why Your GM 6.2L & 6.6L V8 Sounds Different—And Why It’s Normal

If you own a Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, or even a Cadillac Escalade with the 6.2L L87 or 6.6L L8T V8, you might have noticed some unexpected noises from under the hood. Maybe a chirp, squeak, or sputter caught your ear while idling or restarting. It’s easy to assume something’s wrong, but GM… Continue reading Chirp & Squeak? Why Your GM 6.2L & 6.6L V8 Sounds Different—And Why It’s Normal

Close-up of a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 grille missing its upper trim piece, showing exposed attachment points and broken clips. (Photo credit: u/Tasty_Method_6918)

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GMC Recalls Over 70,000 Sierra Pickups – Owners Report Grilles Disappearing at Highway Speeds

If you own a 2022 GMC Sierra with a chrome grille, it’s time to take a closer look. General Motors has issued a recall affecting over 70,000 units due to reports of the upper grille trim piece detaching while driving. At GM-Trucks.com, we’re taking a deep dive into this recall—not just repeating the headlines but… Continue reading GMC Recalls Over 70,000 Sierra Pickups – Owners Report Grilles Disappearing at Highway Speeds

Dashcam footage from a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel on a highway moments before experiencing rear wheel lock-up due to a transmission failure.

Dashcam Shows Terrifying Moment When A GMC Sierra HD’s Rear Wheels Lock-Up While Hauling a Fifth Wheel

Months after General Motors announced a major recall affecting nearly 462,000 diesel-powered trucks and SUVs, new footage has emerged that puts this issue into stark focus. A recent video posted by an owner of a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel demonstrates exactly what happens when the 10-speed automatic transmission fails due to the defect tied… Continue reading Dashcam Shows Terrifying Moment When A GMC Sierra HD’s Rear Wheels Lock-Up While Hauling a Fifth Wheel

Close-up of a front brake rotor and caliper assembly on a Chevrolet Silverado, highlighting the brake system addressed in GM’s premature wear bulletin.

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Chevy and GMC Admit Brake Pads on Silverado and Sierra May Only Last a Few Thousand Miles

If you’ve been surprised by how quickly your GM truck or SUV is chewing through front brake pads, you’re not imagining things. GM recently issued a technical bulletin acknowledging premature brake pad wear on many popular models, and it could explain why you’re replacing pads more often than expected. We’ve experienced this ourselves. After owning… Continue reading Chevy and GMC Admit Brake Pads on Silverado and Sierra May Only Last a Few Thousand Miles

Red 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD diesel truck towing a Big Tex trailer carrying heavy construction equipment on a sunny day.

15 Years of Free Repairs? GM Will Cover Diesel Truck and SUV Transmission Lock Up Issues

If you’ve been following the rear wheel lock-up recall story we covered earlier, GM has just added another big piece of news that should catch your attention. Owners of the affected 2020–2022 Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac diesel trucks and SUVs are now getting some major warranty backup through a Special Coverage Program. Whether you’re an… Continue reading 15 Years of Free Repairs? GM Will Cover Diesel Truck and SUV Transmission Lock Up Issues

Close-up of a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra tailgate touchpad with integrated cameras, showing potential areas affected by water intrusion.

132,000 More Silverado and Sierra Pickups Recalled for Tailgate Failures

General Motors has added over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups to an ongoing recall for tailgate release switches that can short-circuit, potentially causing the tailgates to unlatch without warning. If you own a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD or GMC Sierra HD 2500 or 3500 equipped with a power-unlatching tailgate, this could include your truck. Here’s what’s going… Continue reading 132,000 More Silverado and Sierra Pickups Recalled for Tailgate Failures

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Chevrolet – GMC – Cadillac – Buick Window Sticker Generator

Welcome to our Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac & Buick Window Sticker Generator—your go-to resource for accessing original digital copies of any late model General Motors vehicle’s window sticker. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious about your vehicle’s features, this GM-Trucks.com tool gives you instant access to your original window sticker straight from General Motors in… Continue reading Chevrolet – GMC – Cadillac – Buick Window Sticker Generator

2024 GMC Sierra Denali in black, affected by a GM speaker crackling issue reported in recent models.

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Why Is My Silverado’s Speakers Crackling During Phone Calls? Here’s What I Found

If you’re driving a 2022–2024 Chevrolet or GMC vehicle and experiencing annoying crackling or static sounds from the speakers during phone calls, you’re not alone. I recently started noticing this in my vehicle and decided to dig into what might be causing it. After some research, I found out that GM is aware of the… Continue reading Why Is My Silverado’s Speakers Crackling During Phone Calls? Here’s What I Found