Tag: 2021

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.

2019

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

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with Duramax Diesel Engine driving off-road in a forest

2020

GM Issues Massive Trucks & SUV Recall for Rear Wheel Lock-Up: Everything You Need to Know

General Motors has issued a significant recall affecting hundreds of thousands of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs in the GM lineup due to a risk of momentary rear wheel lock-up. This issue primarily impacts diesel-powered 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra models, and several 2021 SUVs. GM-Trucks.com readers who own or are considering one… Continue reading GM Issues Massive Trucks & SUV Recall for Rear Wheel Lock-Up: Everything You Need to Know

Front driver 3/4 view of 2023 GMC Acadia AT4 in Summit White with mountains and lake in background.

2020

Hands Free Liftgate Logo May Not Illuminate On Some Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac Crossovers

If you own a 2020-2024 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac SUV or crossover, like the Traverse, Blazer, Acadia, Enclave, or XT5/XT6- you might have noticed the little logo that is supposed to illuminate on the ground when you approach your rear liftgate- well, doesn’t illuminate. Or at least not consistently. Here’s why and the fix.… Continue reading Hands Free Liftgate Logo May Not Illuminate On Some Chevy/GMC/Buick/Cadillac Crossovers

2021 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss

2019

The Grounded Reason Your Silverado and Sierra May Lose Braking or Steering Assist

Some 2019-2022 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 may lose power braking and steering assist because of an easily diagnosable issue. Vehicles Affected By Potential Power Steering & Brake Loss 2019-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019-2022 GMC Sierra 1500 What Are Power Steering Assist and Power Brake Assist? Power Steering Assist and Power Braking Assist are… Continue reading The Grounded Reason Your Silverado and Sierra May Lose Braking or Steering Assist

Chevrolet Tahoe High Country on a mountain road

2021

Simple Fix For Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade Side Blind Zone & Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction

If the rear cross-traffic alert or side blind zone system in your 2021 through 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, or Cadillac Escalade doesn’t detect all vehicles or displays a “System Unavailable” Error on your gauge cluster- there might be a simple fix. Rear Cross Traffic & Blind Spot System Errors – Potential Models Affected… Continue reading Simple Fix For Suburban / Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade Side Blind Zone & Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction

The tailgate release buttons on a Red Chevrolet Silverado with the Multi-Flex tailgate

technical service bulletin

Chevy/GMC Release New Parts To Fix Unwanted, Random, or Inadvertent Tailgate Opening

If your 2020 or newer Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, or 3500 had its tailgate randomly open when you didn’t want it to, we’ve got some good news and a solution. The Problem – Tailgate Opening Issue Reports have skyrocketed online, with owners of Silverado and Sierra pickups reporting that the tailgate of… Continue reading Chevy/GMC Release New Parts To Fix Unwanted, Random, or Inadvertent Tailgate Opening

Mysterious Case of Dead Batteries in 2021-2023 Chevy/GMC/Cadillac SUVs Solved

2021

Mysterious Case of Dead Batteries in 2021-2023 Chevy/GMC/Cadillac SUVs Solved

Owners of 2021-2023 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Escalade models may find themselves in a perplexing situation: their vehicle’s battery mysteriously drains after sitting idle for a day or more. Imagine heading out for a weekend adventure only to find your SUV refusing to crank up. Frustrating, right? The Culprit: 3rd-Row Power Folding Seat Switch The… Continue reading Mysterious Case of Dead Batteries in 2021-2023 Chevy/GMC/Cadillac SUVs Solved

You Can Now Supercharge your Silverado or Sierra HD

Procharger

You Can Now Supercharge your Silverado or Sierra HD

Procharger is letting Silverado and Sierra HD pickup owners in on the supercharging fun. Now, anyone with a (L8T) 6.6L Gasoline engine in their Silverado or Sierra 2500HD/3500HD can bolt on a 150-horsepower gain in the comfort of their garage. Procharger L8T 6.6L V8 Supercharger Specs Procharger is offering the kit for enthusiasts to install… Continue reading You Can Now Supercharge your Silverado or Sierra HD

2021 Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon Get Massive Software Update To Fix Laundry List Of Problems

Technical Bulletin

Does Your Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon or Escalade Make Noise During Tight Turns? Here’s The Solution!

If you own a 2021+ Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or Cadillac Escalade that makes a pop, clunk, click, or rattle sound when maneuvering through tight turns, the solution is an easy fix. According to GM TechLink, despite sometimes sounding like the noise is coming from the front of the vehicle,  the noise is… Continue reading Does Your Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon or Escalade Make Noise During Tight Turns? Here’s The Solution!