Tag: 2021

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)
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....
Why Your GM SUV’s Alarm Keeps Going Off (And Why the Dealer Might Not Fix It)
If you drive a 2021-2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, GMC Yukon, or Cadillac Escalade, you might have experienced a frustrating and baffling scenario. You park...
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
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.
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
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...
The Tiny Sensor Causing Big Problems on 2021-2025 GM Full-Size SUVs
It’s a classic automotive mismatch: a stationary wire and a rapidly spinning drivetrain component. When the two meet, the spinning metal usually wins, and the...
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...
GM Issues Rare “Do-Over” Recall for Terrifying Diesel Truck Lock-Up Defect
General Motors is issuing a follow-up recall for a select number of heavy-duty and light-duty trucks that were previously serviced for a terrifying rear-wheel lock-up...