Tag: 2021

Tag: 2021

The Cadillac Escalade is among the list of vehicles that may experience poor heater performance

2021

Chip Shortage Leads To More Features Cut From Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Escalade

The semi-conductor shortage is leading to some crazy, and weird, parts shortages around the automotive industry. First GM cut fuel savings features from some trucks, then even HD radio got the axe. Now, electronic steering column locks are up on the chopping block. Even wireless charging is getting cut from some 2021 & 2022 models. … Continue reading Chip Shortage Leads To More Features Cut From Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Escalade

GMC Sierra AT4 Carbon Pro

2021

Is The GMC Sierra AT4 Carbon Pro The Perfect Truck?

How good is the GMC Sierra AT4 Carbon Pro? I recently spent some time with a 2021 Sierra AT4 that was optioned out with the Carbon Pro Package, AT4 trim, and the 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine. Watch my video above to get my full thoughts on why this just might be the perfect truck for… Continue reading Is The GMC Sierra AT4 Carbon Pro The Perfect Truck?

2021 Chevy Suburban Duramax Diesel 30 MPG Challenge

2021

2021 Chevy Suburban Duramax Diesel 30 MPG Challenge

Can the all-new 2021 Chevy Suburban Duramax Diesel get over 30 miles per gallon in real-world driving conditions? That’s what we wanted to know so we gave it a try. I spent a few hours driving a new Suburban with the 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine and 10-speed automatic transmission and tried to get the best… Continue reading 2021 Chevy Suburban Duramax Diesel 30 MPG Challenge

GM Q1 Earnings Are Huge Thanks To Silverado / Sierra & Full-Size SUVs

2021

GM Q1 Earnings Are Huge Thanks To Silverado / Sierra & Full-Size SUVs

GM Q1 earnings are on fire- thanks to the Silverado, Sierra, and hot-selling full-size SUVs. The company recently announced that first-quarter revenue clocked in at $32.5-billion. That’s compared to $32.7-billion at the same time last year. The company also announced a net income of $3.0-billion, a net income margin of 9.3%, and has nearly $42-billion… Continue reading GM Q1 Earnings Are Huge Thanks To Silverado / Sierra & Full-Size SUVs

Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers Once Again Available To Order On Silverado

2021

Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers Once Again Available To Order On Silverado

Tri-fold Tonneau covers are once again back on the menu when ordering a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. The two tonneau cover options, the soft(63B) and hard (VOZ) tri-fold, have been unavailable to order for a while. As of last week, 3/22/21, both options are back and orderable for new truck builds. But while tonneau covers are… Continue reading Tri-Fold Tonneau Covers Once Again Available To Order On Silverado

Chevrolet Limiting Orders Of 4.3L V6 Engine On Silverado Trims

2017 Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Limiting Orders Of 4.3L V6 Engine On Silverado

As of last week, Chevrolet is restricting the ordering of its 4.3L V6 engine on some Silverado trim levels. GM-Trucks.com has learned that as of March 22nd, the 4.3L V6 engine in the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado is being highly restricted to only Base model and Custom Trail Boss trim level pickups. Prior to the 22nd,… Continue reading Chevrolet Limiting Orders Of 4.3L V6 Engine On Silverado

Bug Squashing Infotainment Update Released For 2021 Silverado, Sierra, Blazer, TrailBlazer, Camaro & More

2021

Bug Squashing Infotainment Update Released For 2021 Silverado, Sierra, Blazer, TrailBlazer, Camaro & More

Chevy and GMC have pushed out a substantial software update for infotainment systems in 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500, among other vehicles, to dealers today. The software update, V155, fixes a long list of bugs and problems reported by owners. Over 100 improvements or fixes have been reported. 2021 Model year vehicles that are… Continue reading Bug Squashing Infotainment Update Released For 2021 Silverado, Sierra, Blazer, TrailBlazer, Camaro & More

Here's How GM Will Produce Engines Without Fuel Saving Features Due To Chip Shortage

2021

Here’s How GM Will Produce Engines Without Fuel Saving Features Due To Chip Shortage

Two weeks ago we reported that GM would stop producing some of its 5.3L engines with active fuel management(AFM) and dynamic fuel management (DFM) due to the worldwide chip shortage. Today we have more information on exactly how those engines will be configured to accomplish that goal. The company has released an updated Technical Service… Continue reading Here’s How GM Will Produce Engines Without Fuel Saving Features Due To Chip Shortage

GM Is Making The Same Mistakes That Drove HUMMER Extinct The First Time

2021

GM Is Making The Same Mistakes That Drove HUMMER Extinct The First Time

Is GM selling an off-road electric vehicle or a series of hats, shoes, and make-believe homes? In case you forgot, the last time the HUMMER brand went extinct, it was because GM focused on the luxury lifestyle associated with the customers they wanted to associate with and ignored the rugged off-road street cred the HUMMER… Continue reading GM Is Making The Same Mistakes That Drove HUMMER Extinct The First Time