When we look at safety and reliability, Toyota usually tops the list of both. However, we got thrown for a loop with this updated midsize truck crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Toyota Tacoma hits the bottom of the list, and (get this!) the General Motors twins are on top. IIHS […]
With the reveal of the 2023 Chevy Colorado, we got a sneak peek at the full trim lineup, which includes a Trail Boss trim for the first time. So, we wanted to break down the trims and show you the differences along with some photos provided by Chevrolet. Before we dig in, it’s important to […]
In this Talkin’ Trucks Livestream, Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo and Publisher Tim Esterdahl discuss the latest JD Power Initial Quality Study and how new truck quality sinks found in the report. Also, a new Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma are coming soon, which one is more exciting? Finally they talk about […]
Now with more than 60 technical service bulletins (TSBs) filed related to GM’s Hydra-Matic 8-speed transmission, a class action lawsuit has been filed against the automaker. Harper, et al., v. General Motors, LLC. was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, according to CarComplaints.com. We covered this issue last year, but […]
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. For this Colorado, Canyon recall, the power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly. A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash. GM will notify […]
We’ve begun working on a reliability series that will eventually (hopefully) cover every pickup and SUV on the market. One of the first stories I worked on involved the Chevy Silverado, and the biggest issue I found pertained to the GM 8-speed transmission. But the issue is much bigger than just Silverado. In fact, the […]