February 2, 2013
- GM, which saw pickup inventories rise 24 percent last month, will take out 10 weeks of truck production as it prepares to introduce a redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in the second quarter.
- GM, which saw pickup inventories rise 24 percent last month, will take out 10 weeks of truck production as it prepares to introduce a redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in the second quarter.
February 1, 2013
- GMC is launching a free-maintenance promotion for Sierra pickup buyers with an advertising campaign that kicks off this weekend.
- General Motors is introducing two new industry-first airbags on four of its best-selling cars and crossovers. They were originally announced in September 2011. The 2013 GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse equipped with power seats as well as the 2013 Buick Enclave now come with GM's innovative front centre airbag, which is designed to provide an energy-absorbing cushion between drivers and front passengers in side-impact crashes and rollover events. Meanwhile, the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze gets a...
January 19, 2013
- General Motors of Canada has issued a recall on 65 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans from the 2013 model year due to an ignition key that can be removed from the ignition when it's not in the OFF position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement and potentially lead to a crash. GM dealers will therefore replace the ignition lock cylinder. Source: Transport Canada Photo: GM...
January 17, 2013
- The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty has been announced, with some pretty spectacular specs... but is it all a little unnecessary? America’s love affair with the pick-up truck moved up a notch this week. The Detroit motor show saw the unveiling of what will become the replacement for the Ford F-150 – the most popular vehicle in the US.The Chevrolet Silverado – GM’s top truck – and its sibling, the GMC Sierra, were also premiered in their latest guises.But these three are trifling wimps next to the latest...
January 13, 2013
- Autocar will be reporting live from the Detroit motor show on Monday 14th. Here's our complete preview The Detroit motor show opens in tomorrow. As one of the most important events on the US automotive calendar, Autocar will be reporting live on all the new cars unveiled. Here’s our complete guide to the show.AcuraHonda’s US-only luxury arm Acura is to show a concept car that previews its forthcoming MDX SUV, due for release in 2013. A seven-seat rival for the BMW X5 and Mercedes ML, Acura is...
January 9, 2013
- GM's long running Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick-ups get a complete makeover One of North America’s most iconic pick-up trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado, will be replaced by an all–new model at the Detroit motor show. The Silverado’s sister vehicle, the GMC Sierra (essentially the same truck with GMC detailing) will also be launched at Detroit.The Silverado, first launched in 1975, retains the classic full-size American pick-up styling of a wide, upright grille with a very deep front...
January 8, 2013
- GM's long running Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick-ups get a complete makeover One of North America’s most iconic pick-up trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado, will be replaced by an all–new model at the Detroit motor show.The Silverado, first launched in 1975, retains the classic full-size American pick-up styling of a wide, upright grille with a very deep front bumper, flared wheel arches and plenty of chrome. Underneath there’s a separate chassis, with leaf springs at the rear.Three new...
January 4, 2013
- General Motors is recalling 69,000 2013 full-size trucks and vans that could shift out of park and roll away.
January 3, 2013
- General Motors has issued a recall on 6,310 GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac pickup trucks and SUVs from the 2013 model year (see table below) due to a fractured park lock cable or defective steering lock module that may have been installed at the assembly plant. This could allow the driver to shift out of PARK with the key in the OFF position or removed from the ignition. Also, the transmission may be shifted out of PARK without first depressing the brake pedal. In other cases, the key may be...
December 27, 2012
- Insiders have told Reuters that the Blue Oval will offer a preview of the 2015 Ford F-150 at the upcoming NAIAS in response to General Motors introducing the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra last week. Both trucks are scheduled to go on sale next summer, while Ford plans to release the next-gen F-150 in the fall of 2014. Look for the latter to keep focusing on fuel economy like the rest of Ford's lineup. Back in July, we reported that the automaker was considering dressing up the...
December 21, 2012
- Also in this episode: Hyundai Veloster, GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado are hit by recalls, and Dan Akerson puts his '58 Corvette on the block for charity.
- Apparently, some Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks from the 2010-2012 model years could be missing a secondary hood latch. If the main hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly, contact the windshield and block the driver's field of vision, potentially leading to a collision. Therefore, GM Canada dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hood on the 15,264 affected units. Source: Transports Canada...
December 20, 2012
- General Motors is recalling a group of 2010-2012 Chevy Colorado and