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  1. 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
    • 108,226 views

  2. How Do You Like the 2016 Buick Cascada Convertible?

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/20/2015
    Buick showed off its new Cascada's safety systems in a new press release this week. GM is long overdue in adding active rollover protection to its drop-tops, and this system is very welcome. However, what struck us as we checked out the images is that the Cascada is a fantastic looking car.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 3 comments
    • 2,602 views

  3. GMC Yukon Denali's great fuel economy makes headlines

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/19/2015
    When we tested the 6.2-liter, V8- equipped Yukon Denali the fuel economy was one of the biggest surprises. Our average in suburban driving rounded to 20 MPG. Our highway mileage was even better. Apparently, we are not alone in finding this one positive aspect of a vehicle with many advantages.

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    • 4 comments
    • 3,552 views

  4. GM's increasing fiscal strength earns better investment rating

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/18/2015
    Today the financial world is reporting that General Motors and GM Financial Services have been upgraded to BB by Fitch, a ratings company. We won't pretend to understand this topic deeply, but the financial news is reporting that this is a good thing for GM. You can read more at 247WallSt.
    By Gorehamj,
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    • 981 views

  5. Is Fiat Chrysler Autos U.S. trying to force a merge with GM? 1 2

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/18/2015
    This month the head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US (FCA US), Sergio Marchionne, asked General Motors politely if the company would be interested in a merger. Most of the mainstream press made mention of it, many getting a giggle out of GM saying "talk to the hand." GM's actual response may not have been so cocky as was reported.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 26 comments
    • 57,892 views

  6. Chevy's new 2016 Malibu is lightest vehicle in its segment

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/18/2015
    Chevy has announced that its new 2016 Malibu will be the lightest sedan in its class. Compared to the outgoing car, the new Malibu sheds 300 pounds. Chevy added this lightness five ways:

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  7. Chevy brand passes Toyota and Lexus on Intial Quality Study

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/17/2015

    In its latest 2015 Initial Quality Survey, J.D. Power and Associates ranks the Chevy brand ahead of both Lexus and Toyota. Chevy improved its number of reported problems per 100 vehicles from 106 to 101. That was enough to pass Toyota and Lexus, who both earn a 104 rating. Buick is in the hunt with a rating of 105. The overall winners this year is Kia (86) among mainstream brands, and Porsche (80) among low-volume specialty automakers. Only Kia and Hyundai are ahead of Chevy now among volume brands.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 8 comments
    • 6,262 views

  8. Chevy trucks do well in new J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/16/2015
    Chevy could not wait for J.D. Power to post up its new 2015 Initial Quality Survey results and put out a quick release this afternoon about its vehicles' ranking. The Silverado LD is first in its class. The Silverado HD and Tahoe also finished in the top three in their class.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 1 comment
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  9. Father

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/16/2015
    Father's Day is this Sunday June 21st. In case you are looking for some ideas for dad or granddad, we looked through our recent reviews for some gift ideas with a truck-related theme. The following are all items that were tested by GM-Trucks staff and reviewed here at the site:

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  10. GM to sell rebadged Isuzu medium duty trucks

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/15/2015
    Let's start off with a clarification - Medium duty trucks are not pickup trucks like the Silverado and Sierra. They are the larger trucks used for delivery and other work purposes like the ones in the photo (from Isuzu's commercial truck page) and larger.
    By Gorehamj,
    • 11 comments
    • 14,788 views

  11. GMC posts list of minor Yukon and Yukon Denali Changes

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/14/2015
    The 2016 Yukon and Yukon Denali won't change much at all this year having been completely restyled in 2015. However, for shoppers considering the Yukon, here are the changes listed by GMC:
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 1 comment
    • 1,932 views

  12. Silverado and Sierra ranked lower than Tundra on American Made list

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/11/2015
    On the annual Kogod Made In America Auto Index the Toyota Tundra is ranked higher than the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. Even with a 6% penalty for not being a "U.S. Company" the Toyota's score of 76 beats the 72.5 the Silverado and Sierra earn. The Tundra is built in Texas.
    By Gorehamj,
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  13. Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon ranked most American trucks

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/11/2015

    The Kogod Made In America Index is an annual listing of models for sale in the US by "how American" they are. The list, of course, takes into account the location of the vehicle's assembly and its parts manufacturing origin. It also includes the location of the company's headquarters and design centers. This year, GM dominates the list. What we took from our review of the list is that the Colorado and Canyon ar the two highest ranked pickups. Ahead of the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma.
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  14. Autoweek tests an unusual Chevy Colorado

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/11/2015

    Have you ever noticed that most car and truck reviews are of the loaded version of the vehicle? We have. The staff of GM-trucks.com are fortunate to be served by the best media test fleet management company in the U.S. What tends to be put into that fleet by the automakers are the best and most expensive versions of the vehicles they make. There is some justification for it. A writer can only review the Nav and other goodies if they are in the vehicle. However, it can provide a skewed image of the vehicle, particularly if it is offered in a much more basic configuration.
    By Gorehamj,
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  15. GM says readers of this forum are most connected customers

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    John Goreham

     

    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/10/2015

    Congratulations to readers of GM-trucks.com. You are setting the bar for the use of in-car connectivity. General Motors today announced that drivers of the Silverado are among the most connected drivers on the road today. According to GM research, Silverado drivers are the most frequent users of the OnStar mobile apps available to them. This is in comparison to all other GM models.
    By Gorehamj,
    • 5 comments
    • 2,659 views

  16. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Cadillac's 2016 Cue system

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/9/2015
    Cadillac announced today that its Cue infotainment system will integrate Apple's CarPlay out of the gate on all 2016 models. Android Auto will roll out shortly after the initial wave of 2016 models go on sale this summer. This is part of a broader overhaul of Cue.
    By Gorehamj,
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  17. U.S. Justice Department may charge GM with wire fraud

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/9/2015
    General Motors was recently found not liable for the injuries and lowered value of vehicles produced with faulty ignition switches. The courts found that the 2009 bankruptcy shields the "new GM" from the liability it had when it was the "old GM." GM is offering financial settlement to victims' families in the approximately 100 deaths that were found to be related to the defects.

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    By Gorehamj,   
    • 12 comments
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  18. Equipment World picks Chevy Silverado as best V8 half-ton

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/8/2015
    Equipment World Magazine conducted a pretty thorough comparison of the half-ton V8 trucks this past month. The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 LTZ 6.2-liter V8 was the overall winner, but was the fix in? Why compare just V8s, when pretty much everyone and his uncle now considers the Ford Ecoboost V6 the better half-tone engine?
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 1 comment
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  19. Colorado and Canyon recalled for brakes - check your ride here

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/7/2015

    General Motors is recalling about 15,000 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups for leaking brakes. Acccording the NHTSA recall spotlight, "General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body."
    By Gorehamj,
    • 1 comment
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  20. Mid-size pickup market doubles in size in less than a year

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/3/2015
    If this post were not GM-trucks.com, the image above this story would be a Toyota Tacoma. That vehicle has long defined the mid-size, often called compact, pickup truck market. Things are changing very rapidly in this segment. One of the fascinating things about this part of the larger truck market is that it has doubled in size since last fall. Even more interesting, both of the segment leaders, Toyota, and GM, are presently only constrained in their sales by production limits, which are now at full capacity.
    By Gorehamj,   
    • 7 comments
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  21. GM truck sales continue to surge as competitors lose ground

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/2/2015
    GM was one of the first automakers to release May sales figures this month. It is no surprise they rushed the information to print. Sales have continued to climb with pickup trucks leading the charge. Pickup truck sales are up 30% this month, and it is not just because of the new Colorado and Canyon. The Silverado was up 10% over last May and is running ahead of last year by about 14%. All of GMs trucks and full-sized SUVs are selling strongly with the Suburban up about 20% over last year.

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  22. 2015 Chevy Colorado Named Best Winter Compact Pickup

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    John Goreham
    Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
    6/1/2015

    Each year the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) presents Best Winter Vehicle awards in each major category. For 2015 the Chevy Colorado earned the award for best winter vehicle in the compact pickup class (mid-size class).
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  23. GM Recalls 374,715 Silverado & Sierra HD with Takata airbags

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    5/29/2015


    We are the first to report that late on Friday, General Motors quietly recalled 330,128 2007-2008 US sold Silverado HD and Sierra HD pickup trucks with Takata airbags. Including Canada and global sales, that figure rises to 374,715 pickups. Last December, GM-Trucks.com surmised correctly this was about to happen when the company announced it had sourced new replacement airbags for certain vehicles.
    By Zane,
    • 10 comments
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  24. Android Auto & Apple CarPlay coming to

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    Zane Merva
    Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    5/28/2015

    Chevrolet has announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comparability will be coming to 14 models for the 2016 model year. 2016 Silverado, Silverado HD, Colorado, Tahoe, and Suburban owners will all be able to take advantage of the screen sharing features by the end of the model year.
    By Zane,   
    • 4 comments
    • 4,290 views

  25. GM to invest $1.2 Billion in upgrades at Ft. Wayne truck plant

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    Zane Merva,
    Exectutive Editor, GM-Trucks.com
    5/26/2015

    General Motors has announced a significant investment in upgrades to the company's Ft. Wayne pickup truck assembly plant. $1.2 Billion will be spent introducing new technology and equipment to the production line.
    By Zane,   
    • 5 comments
    • 6,046 views
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