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  1. Who wants a diesel Canyon or Colorado - GM adds the codes 1 2 3 4

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    John Goreham

    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com

    5/14/2015

     

    The news this week on the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon is that GM has started to update the 2016 ordering codes and is updating the order books to reflect the baby Duramax diesel engine packages. And they are packages. Diesels will come with engine (exhaust) braking and trailer options as part of the diesel package.

    By Gorehamj,
    • 49 comments
    • 245,390 views

  2. 2015 Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon rated up to 26MPG 1 2

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    9/03/2014

     

    When the 3.6L V6 equipped Colorado and Canyon hit dealers in the next couple of weeks, customers will find fuel economy ratings of up to 26 miles per gallon.

     

    Today, General Motors released full fuel economy figures for V6 and 6-speed automatic equipped version of the company's new mid-size pickup line. This is the first time the 3.6L has been used in a pickup application and will be rated at 305-horsepower. 2-wheel-drive customers can expect a range of 18-26 miles per gallon and 4-wheel-drive customers can expect 17-24 miles per gallon.

    By Zane,   
    • 16 comments
    • 205,147 views

  3. All-new 2016 Chevy Camaro photos - what do you think? 1 2 3 4

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    5/16/2015
    Today Chevrolet launched the all-new 2016 Camaro. GM says there will be six new powertrain offerings starting with a 2.0-Liter turbo that will go 0-60 MPH in under six seconds, and including a Camaro SS with 455 hp. Highlights of the new car include a leaner stiffer chassis and driver selectable drive modes. The Camaro is also 200 pounds lighter depending upon trim, and for the first time magnetic ride control will be available on an SS trim. GM says that the '16 Camaro is so new "Only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 52 comments
    • 204,943 views

  4. GMC shows off updated 2016 Sierra 1 2 3

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    7/15/15

    Just two days after Chevrolet took the wraps off a healthy visual refresh of the 2016 Silverado, GMC is joining in and giving us the first look at the 2016 Sierra. The press release was short and sweet. The Sierra will get a new front end, LED running lights, a new grill for each trim level, and LED fog lamps, and new LED tail-lights. Apple Carplay and Android Auto will also be supported with an updated version of GMC Intellink.

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    By Zane,   
    • 42 comments
    • 133,155 views

  5. 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Takes Off - Thumbs Up or Down? 1 2

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    1/28/2016
    This week, GMC launched its new trim level of the Sierra All Terrain, the 2016 Sierra All Terrain X. The new X features more off-road capability than the current All Terrain which already comes standard with:

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 30 comments
    • 120,389 views

  6. Chevy overviews 2016 Silverado updates 1 2 3 4 6

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/13/2015

    Today Chevrolet announced changes it plans to make to the 2016 Silverado. Calling the 2016 Silverado "The new face of strong" Chevy says the Silverado will be more muscular in appearance. This is a big departure from all the other trucks in the segment, which are trying hard to look more feminine and delicate in their new styling (not). Chevy says the new sculpted look will better reflect the truck's strength and dependability. Sandor Piszar, marketing director for Chevy Trucks said the new styling includes “New front end designs with bold horizontal elements, sculpted hoods and dramatic lighting..." Note the plural "designs." It sounds like Chevy will have more than one grill and hood depending upon the trim.

    By Gorehamj,   
    • 79 comments
    • 118,068 views

  7. 2015 Silverado & Sierra to get 8-speed transmission 1 2 3 4 8

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    7/18/2014

    General Motors has confirmed that every 2015 full-size truck and suv equipped with the 6.2L EcoTec3 engine will be offered with a brand new GM developed 8-speed transmission.

    This includes the Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and YukonXL.

     

    The new Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed is similar in size to the outgoing 6-speed and will allow lower rear axle ratios for improved fuel economy.

     

    Fuel economy and additional specifications for 8-speed equipped vehicles will be announced later this year.

    By Zane,   
    • 111 comments
    • 117,988 views

  8. 2015 Colorado and Canyon pricing announced 1 2 3

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    Today General Motors announced the pricing for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
    By Josh,   
    • 44 comments
    • 117,041 views

  9. Important NHTSA warning issued to GM truck owners in salt states 1 2 3 4 6

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    John Goreham

    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com

    4/09/2015

    Today the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a warning to owners of vehicles in the salt states, particularly the Northeast. Saying in part that "model year 2007 and older trucks, SUVs and passenger cars (should) inspect brake lines and thoroughly wash the underside of their vehicles to remove corrosive salt after the long winter in order to prevent brake-line failures that increase the risk of a crash."

    By Gorehamj,
    • 81 comments
    • 114,969 views

  10. Is The Dash On Your GM Truck Cracked? New Lawsuit News. 1 2 3 4 7

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/9/2015
    A newly filed lawsuit in Wisconsin says that GM knew it had a problem with cracking dashboards. ABC News has reported that the suit alleges GM tried to find a cause other than its manufacturing and materials to blame the problem on. GM is also not covering the repairs of trucks out of warranty since this is not a safety hazard. However, there are reports that GM dealerships are offering to pay half of the cost of repairs. We do not have that from GM directly.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 96 comments
    • 114,476 views

  11. Are the Headlights Dim In Your '14 or '15 Sierra? Read On 1 2 3 4

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    11/09/2015
    Do you find that the headlights in your 2014 or 2015 GMC Sierra are too dim at night?
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 60 comments
    • 111,506 views

  12. New technology makes software-only AFM possible 1 2 3

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    1/5/2015

    GM Ventures is taking the wraps off brand new technology designed to take the company's existing Active Fuel Management system into a new software-only era.

    A 2012 GM Ventures Equity Investment, Tula Technology, Inc has developed a unique digital control system that can "skip" cylinders firing to save fuel. It's called Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and it may change everything you know about how an internal combustion engine fires.
    By Zane,   
    • 34 comments
    • 110,090 views

  13. Chevy confirms 2016 Suburban HD with new engine for fleets 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/22/2015
    The General Motors order book has been updated, and we noticed the addition of the 2016 Suburban HD. Only a 4x4 is listed. This is a vehicle many have been watching for as it was seen in testing in past months. According to the book, the vehicle is for fleets only, and there is no indication as of yet that it will be added to the Suburban lineup for private sales.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 43 comments
    • 107,543 views

  14. Official 2.8L Duramax Horsepower/Torque figures 1 2

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    11/20/2014

     

    General Motor's 2.8L Duramax Diesel will produce 181-horsepower at 3,400-rpm & 369 lb-ft of torque at 2,000-rpm when it goes on sale next year as an optional engine for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
    By Zane,   
    • 29 comments
    • 105,096 views

  15. Duramax Diesel vs. V6 Gas Engine - 100K Fuel Cost Comparo 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    11/13/2015
    The fuel economy numbers arrived this week. The new Duramax Diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon 4x4s earned a 23 MPP combined fuel efficiency rating from the EPA. By Contrast, the same trucks with a gasoline engine are rated at 20 MPG combined. Using today's daily average for both regular unleaded ($2.19 per gallon) and diesel ($2.479) supplied by AAA we calculated the cost to drive each 100,000 miles. The results?
    Gasoline engine Canyon and Colorado - $10,950
    Duramax Diesel Canyon and Colorado - $10,778
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 44 comments
    • 103,470 views

  16. $96K Shelby Super Snake vs. $39K Camaro SS - Which is faster 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    9/15/2015
    Whenever possible we try to give readers more than just the latest press release from GM. This week, GM's news release is the test results of the 2016 Camaro line. The news is impressive. First, the 1SS with its optional super-sticky 20-inch tires and automatic transmission can sprint from 0-60 MPH in 4-seconds flat. The quarter mile comes in just 12.3 seconds. Those are better numbers than 90% of all the supercars ever produced. Let's not forget the Lamborghini Countach was a mid-six-second car to sixty when it was on posters all over the world. However, the Camaro is not a car that is built to be the best supercar. It is built to be the best ponycar, so we have to look over at the Mustang to see how this new generation will stack up.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 40 comments
    • 102,173 views

  17. 2015 Corvette Z06 launches to 60-MPH in 2.95 seconds 1 2 3 4

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    10/1/2014

     

    The new 2015 Z06 will be among the fastest vehicles on the road, ever. Today Chevrolet announced the new 650-horsepower Corvette flagship equipped with an 8-speed automatic will accelerate from zero to 60-MPH in only 2.95 seconds.

    By Zane,   
    • 51 comments
    • 101,790 views

  18. Chevrolet to offer blacked out Silverado work truck from the factory 1 2

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    Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    2/20/2015

     

    Silverado work truck buyers now have a slick option to add a lot of style and some dubs to their pickup on the cheap. Starting today, Chevrolet is offering a new package specifically for WT regular-cab and double-cab trucks.

    By Zane,   
    • 29 comments
    • 94,142 views

  19. GM asked to pull Kid Rock sponsorship over flag-flap 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    7/13/2015
    General Motors became the latest company to be dragged into the Confederate flag controversy. GM is presently sponsoring the Kid Rock Summer Tour. The National Action Network, a group founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton, has asked GM to pull that sponsorship (which is basically advertising) because when the group asked Kid Rock to denounce the Confederate flag he refused.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 32 comments
    • 91,158 views

  20. 2016 Colorado/Canyon w/ 2.8L Duramax - 7.7K lbs towing with 369 lb-ft 1 2

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    7/28/2015

    Chevrolet and GMC are letting out a lot more details about the new 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine that will be an option in the 2016 Colorado and Canyon. Today the two brands released more specifications about the future mini-diesel midsize pickups.

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    By Zane,   
    • 23 comments
    • 90,532 views

  21. 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Is Toyota's Colorado ZR2 1 2

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    2/11/2016
    Earlier this afternoon Toyota unveiled the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro. Fans of the Pro-series have been clambering for the Pro to return and were not disappointed. The new truck trim does not have any engine upgrades as standard equipment, but the exhaust and 4WD system is slightly different than the Tacoma TRD Off-Road. The main theme is style enhancements and serious suspension upgrades over an already extremely capable off-road truck.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 27 comments
    • 90,011 views

  22. What's New: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra 1 2

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    9/8/2014

     

    Chevrolet and GMC have officially confirmed which changes we'll see on the 2015 Silverado and Sierra.

    By Zane,   
    • 27 comments
    • 87,066 views

  23. 2015 8-speed Silverado/Sierra fuel economy set at 21mpg highway 1 2 3 4

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    10/13/2014

     

    Despite an official announcement or press release, the official fuel economy figures for GM's new 6.2L & 8-speed transmission seem to finally be out in the open.
    By Zane,   
    • 51 comments
    • 85,433 views

  24. 2015 Silverado to sport it up with Rally Edition 1 2

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    By Zane Merva

    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

    8/21/2014

    Today, Chevrolet announced two appearance only Rally Edition models that will be available for the upcoming 2015 Silverado. The Rally 1 and Rally 2 Edition trucks will have a unique look, larger rubber, and a blacked out bow-tie.
    By Zane,   
    • 27 comments
    • 83,373 views

  25. Which of these 2016 Chevy Silverado Changes Matters Most? 1 2 3

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    8/3/2015
    General Motors has released the details of the changes to the 2016 Silverado 1500. The list of new features is listed here with changes and deletions below. What new feature interests you the most?
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 37 comments
    • 80,050 views
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