Tag: 2020

The 8-Speed Shudder Saga Takes Another Turn
The 8-Speed Shudder Saga Takes Another Turn
The infamous 8-speed shudder is back in the service bay spotlight. General Motors has issued a new preliminary information bulletin, PIP6127, dated July 2026, that...
GM Ends Mandatory Vehicle-Wide Programming on EVs
GM Ends Mandatory Vehicle-Wide Programming on EVs
General Motors just made a quiet policy change that should mean fewer marathon software update sessions at the dealership for EV owners. Effective July 1,...
P16A7 & P16AF: The Loose ECM Pin Stalling 2019-2026 GM Trucks
P16A7 & P16AF: The Loose ECM Pin Stalling 2019-2026 GM Trucks
There is nothing more frustrating than jumping in your truck, hitting the ignition, and getting an endless crank with no fire. Or worse, having the...
GM Truck Lug Nut Torque Specs: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban & Escalade (1999–2026)
GM Truck Lug Nut Torque Specs: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban & Escalade (1999–2026)
You came here because you need to torque your wheels, and the answer should be one number. For most of you, it is: 140 lb-ft....
URGENT DO NOT DRIVE: GM Recalls Silverado, Sierra, and SUVs Over Wheel Lockup
URGENT DO NOT DRIVE: GM Recalls Silverado, Sierra, and SUVs Over Wheel Lockup
General Motors has issued a critical “Do Not Drive” warning and a Stop Delivery order for a small but highly dangerous batch of pickup trucks...
GM Would Like Everyone to Stop Panicking About Ticking V8 Engines
GM Would Like Everyone to Stop Panicking About Ticking V8 Engines
General Motors has a message for modern truck and SUV owners: that ticking sound coming from your V8 engine is completely normal, so stop asking...
Is GM’s 6.2L V8 Engine Recall Failing? The Government Is Now Investigating
Is GM’s 6.2L V8 Engine Recall Failing? The Government Is Now Investigating
If you drive a late-model General Motors truck or SUV with a 6.2L V8 under the hood, you’ve likely been following the massive engine recall...
“Service Forward Collision” on a Silverado or Sierra? Try Cleaning the Glass, Dummy.
“Service Forward Collision” on a Silverado or Sierra? Try Cleaning the Glass, Dummy.
Imagine the sinking feeling: you are driving your late-model, high-tech Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, and suddenly the dashboard lights up with a “Service Front...
What To Do If Your Silverado’s Engine Won’t Shut Off: Inside GM’s Weird New TSB
What To Do If Your Silverado’s Engine Won’t Shut Off: Inside GM’s Weird New TSB
Imagine pulling into your driveway, putting your truck in park, and hitting the ignition button to turn it off. Instead of peace and quiet, the...
GM Truck & SUV Engine Oil Capacity Specs: The Ultimate Master Guide
GM Truck & SUV Engine Oil Capacity Specs: The Ultimate Master Guide
There is nothing worse than standing in the oil aisle at the auto parts store, or worse, laying under your truck with the drain pan...
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