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RecallsGM Recalls Trucks, SUVs With 6.2L V8 That May Lose Power or Fail
General Motors has announced a safety recall on full-size SUVs and pickups equipped with the automaker’s 6.2-litre V8. This follows a series of complaints, engine replacements, class actions and investigations. As we reported in January, nearly 900,000 vehicles in the U.S. were under the microscope of the National Highway Traffic …
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NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups in 2025
Looking at all the full-size pickups on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . This is a market segment that continues to prove immensely popular in Canada. While some people use these trucks as work tools, …
NewsAll the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
NewsV8 Issues Leading to Probe on Nearly 900,000 GM SUVs, Trucks in U.S.
Full-size SUVs and pickups from General Motors are facing additional scrutiny in the U.S. where the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just launched a preliminary investigation of nearly 900,000 units equipped with the 6.2-litre L87 V8. Affected models include the 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra , as …
RecallsWatch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns
Full-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …
Recalls38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue
General Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …
NewsThe Best Full-Size Pickups in 2024
Four of the five best-selling vehicles in Canada are full-size pickups, as always led by the Ford F-150. They’re not just for work, of course—all of them offer a large selection of models including some pretty high-tech and luxurious ones, not to mention serious off-road machines. Which ones should Canadian …
NewsBrand New GM Full-Size Trucks Sold With Cracked Roof Panels
It’s not uncommon for new vehicles to suffer from various bugs and quality issues, but the recent case involving GM’s full-size pickups is still rather alarming. In the U.S., the automaker was forced to stop sales and recall some 3,000 units of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (including …
RecallsGM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
General Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
NewsChip Shortage Improving, But Now There’s a Rail Car Shortage
We don’t write about it very much because, well, we hate to bring you down, but supply chain disruptions continue to affect car production and deliveries globally. Chief among them is still the ongoing chip shortage. You know, these precious electronic components that run a myriad of systems in modern …
NewsCanadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
A class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
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