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- Toyota Tundra Owner Reports Engine Failure After Passing the Hammer Test. Unbelievable! · 11 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail A 2023 Toyota Tundra owner reports an engine failure roughly a month after passing the hammer test. Tim discusses the report, what remains unverified, and what…
- GM 6.2L V8 Recall: Is It Hurting Truck Resale Value? · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Are GM’s 6.2L V8 engine failures affecting truck resale value? I compare Kelley Blue Book estimates for 2023, 2024 and 2025 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate trucks…
- EPA 2027 and the Future of Commercial Diesel: A Conversation with Daimler · 27 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail What will EPA 2027 mean for the engines that keep freight moving? Aaron Turpen talks with Dan Potter, head of emissions compliance at Daimler Truck North…
- 8.0L Power Stroke by 2029? Four Clues Behind My Ford Diesel Prediction · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Could Ford introduce an 8.0L Power Stroke by 2029? Tim Esterdahl walks through four clues behind his prediction: Power Stroke history, GM’s new Duramax…
- Red-Dyed Diesel: Fuel Savings, Warranty Risks and What Truck Owners Need to Know · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Is red-dyed diesel a worthwhile option for your pickup? In this Truck News Recap, Tim Esterdahl explains why fuel compatibility, taxes, state permission and…
- Ram Cuts Its 2027 Warranty: What Truck Buyers Need to Know · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Ram is walking back one of its biggest selling points. In this Truck News Recap, Tim Esterdahl breaks down the end of Ram’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain…
- 2027 Silverado & Sierra: I Asked GM—Now Ask Me Anything · 1 ώ. 7 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Tim Esterdahl answers questions about the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in this replay of Tuesday’s livestream, “2027 Silverado & Sierra: I Asked…
- GM’s New V8s: Tough Questions, Towing Surprises and Silverado Prices · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail GM’s new V8 engines bring more power—and plenty of questions. Fresh from GM’s powertrain event in Flint, Tim Esterdahl breaks down what engineers told him, what…
- I Ordered a 2027 Chevy Silverado High Country: Here’s Why · 23 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail I ordered my next truck: a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country. In this episode, I explain why I chose Chevy over GMC and Toyota, why timing pushed me…
- GM 6.2L V8 Investigation Escalates, Tundra Hammer Test and Super Duty Engine Changes · 11 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail NHTSA has escalated its investigation into GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8, moving the case into an engineering analysis that could affect nearly one million Chevrolet…
- Toyota Techs Are Smacking Tundra Engines With a Hammer to See if They Need Replacing · 12 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Toyota has a new way to inspect certain 2022-2024 Tundra engines, and yes, it involves a plastic hammer. Tim breaks down Toyota’s V35A crank bearing inspection…
- Ford Fathom Revealed: Who Is This $30K Electric Truck Really For? · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Ford has revealed the Fathom, a new electric pickup expected to start around $30,000. But who is this truck actually for, and can Ford find enough buyers to make…
- Most Reliable Heavy-Duty Trucks Ranked: Ford, GM or Ram? · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Which heavy-duty truck is the most reliable: Ford Super Duty, Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD or Ram HD? Tim Esterdahl ranks today’s heavy-duty trucks…
- Highlander Issues, Tow Hooks, and Rumble Bee Pricing · 17 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2020-2026 Toyota Highlander has a reputation for reliability, but owners and used-vehicle shoppers should know about recalls, transmission complaints…
- What Is the Most Reliable Full-Size Truck? We Ranked Them All · 22 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Which full-size truck is the most reliable today? Tim ranks the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 and Toyota Tundra using PUTT’s…
- 2027 Toyota Tundra Updated: What's New and Did They Fix the V6 · 13 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Toyota Tundra has arrived, and viewers have two major questions: Did Toyota finally fix the twin-turbo V-6, and why isn’t the V-8 coming back? Tim…
- Why the 2027 Chevy Tahoe Won’t Get GM’s New V8 Engines Yet · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Why won’t the 2027 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon get GM’s new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8 engines right away? Tim explains GM’s rollout strategy, the engineering and…
- EPA Rolls Back DEF Rules: What Actually Changed for Diesel Truck Owners · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The EPA has released its long-awaited proposal to revise the 2027 heavy-duty diesel emissions rules, but does it mean diesel owners can finally delete their…
- 15 Years Later: Why Truck Owners Still Debate Ford's Famous EcoBoost Durability Test · 18 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Fifteen years after Ford tore down a production 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in front of a live audience to prove its durability, truck owners are still arguing…
- Could Ford Lose Its 49-Year Truck Sales Crown? Q2 Truck Sales Breakdown · 10 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Quarter 2 truck sales results are out, and the numbers tell an interesting story. Ram continues its impressive comeback thanks to the return of the Hemi V8, Ford…
- The Biggest Expansion in Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk History · 9 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail After 10 years of building Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, it's time for the biggest expansion in our company's history. In this episode, I share the story behind…
- I'm Buying a 2027 Chevy Silverado, But GM Still Has to Answer These Questions · 28 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail GM has finally revealed the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and in this episode I explain why I'm planning to buy one. But before I…
- The Safest 2026 Pickup Truck Is Not What You Think · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Only two 2026 pickup trucks earned IIHS safety awards this year, and the top winner is probably not the truck most traditional buyers expected. The Tesla…
- Why Truck Buyers Are Still Arguing About Hemi vs Hurricane 2 Years Later | Truck News Recap · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail This week on Truck News Recap, Tim discusses the biggest traffic day in Pickup Truck Talk history and the surprising story behind it. A two-year-old interview…
- What Ford Didn't Tell You About Bronco Filson · 13 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Ford Bronco Filson looks like a premium outdoor collaboration on the surface, but the bigger story may be what Ford did not say. Ford kept calling this…
- The Truth About Nissan Frontier Reliability (Plus New Toyota Tundra News) · 17 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail This week on Truck News Recap, we're diving into the biggest known problems reported by Nissan Frontier owners from the 2023-2026 model years. From transmission…
- The Real Reason Toyota Tundra Engines Are Failing · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Toyota has expanded its twin-turbo V6 engine recall again, and this time we finally have a better idea why these engines are failing. According to a newly filed…
- Ram Gave The Rumble Bee A “Pure” HEMI, But There’s A Catch · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee brings HEMI power back in a big way, but the most interesting detail may be what Ram removed, and what it kept. The new Rumble Bee…
- 2027 Vehicle Kill Switches: What the Law Really Says · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Are new vehicles really getting mandatory government “kill switches” in 2027? That rumor has exploded online, especially among truck owners and automotive…
- Could the Toyota Tacoma Become American-Built Again? $2 Billion Filing Says Yes · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tim breaks down reports that Toyota could be considering a major shift in Tacoma production with a proposed $2 billion expansion at its Texas…
- Gas Prices Are High, Yet Ford CEO Admits Buyers Still Buying Reliable V8s · 17 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Gas prices are rising again, yet truck buyers still keep choosing V8 engines over smaller turbocharged powertrains. In this week’s Truck News Recap, I dive into…
- Second Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Postponed Again Because Company Incredibly Still Doesn’t Really Have a Fix After 4 Years · 19 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Toyota’s reputation for quality continues taking hits as the automaker has for the second time in four years forced owners of more than 125,000 late model Toyota…
- GM Defines “Normal” Oil Consumption for Trucks as Owners Say Huh? · 10 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail General Motors has issued updated guidance outlining what it considers acceptable normal oil consumption for trucks, sparking renewed debate among owners who say…
- Least Reliable Full-Size Trucks For The Past 5 Years Ranked – Surprise, Surprise! · 18 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail From engine failures to transmission issues and glitchy electronics, today’s full-size trucks are more advanced, and can be more problematic, than ever. Looking…
- 2029 Ford F-150 Confirmed: What the Next-Gen Truck Will Look Like and Offer · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2029 Ford F-150 has been confirmed by Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. We used our computer models to render what it will look like and our research to theorize…
- U.S. Senator Sullivan's Cold-Weather Diesel Bill Saves Trucks, Driver's Lives · 18 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail U.S. Senator Sullivan says his common-sense bill can save diesel trucks and trucker's lives by removing diesel exhaust fluid in cold-weather states. Watch as he…
- Have Hyundai and Kia Finally Committed to Making Real Trucks? · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Hot on the heels of Hyundai, Kia has now announced a pickup truck bound for the U.S. market by 2030. Is this something you would be interested in? Join our…
- Our Favorite New Trucks and Engines - Getty's Garage Joins Pickup Truck +SUV Talk · 1 ώ. 43 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail In this collab livestream, Alex from Getty's Garage joins Tim from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk to discuss the truck market and engines for sale. They cover every…
- Toyota Tacoma is HOT, Ford is Not! 2026 Q1 Truck Sales Results are In · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The 2026 Q1 truck sales results are in and the Toyota Tacoma is hot while Ford is not. What is going on?! Visit https://screenprotech.com and use discount code…
- Trump EPA Removes Diesel DEF Quality Sensor to Save Farmers, Truckers $13B · 13 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail The Trump EPA announced today they are removing the DEF sensor for diesel engines in yet another move to provide financial relief for farmers and truckers. Join…
- Next-Gen 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 V8 Engine Revealed? · 15 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Did GM just reveal the new 6.7L V8 engine for the 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500? It sure looks like it. Visit ScreenProTech…
- The Future of Truck Powertrains is Not Going Backwards Toyota Patent Proves It · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Recently revealed patent filings point to a Toyota plug-in hybrid truck that will provide flexibility for electric-only driving and gas when you need it. What's…
- Next-Gen Ram 1500 Design to Be Friendlier, Less Angry, Says Design Chief · 20 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Ram design boss, Ralph Gilles, says that modern trucks look too angry. Taking that thought process, we examine what the future of the brand could look like…
- Hyundai Palisade Stop Sale - Tragic News with Little Girl Losing Her Life · 5 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Please share with those who own a Hyundai Palisade that there is a flaw with the seats that led to a little girl losing her life. Hyundai has since announced a…
- Finally? Jeep, Ram Quality Push to Fix Issues By Hiring 2,000 Engineers · 19 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Jeep, Ram quality push is on with parent company Stellantis announcing they are hiring 2,000 engineers to focus on it. Plus, Tim covers more topics behind the…
- Buyer Beware! 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems - Engines, Batteries · 16 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail If you are shopping for a 2025-2026 Ram 1500, here is a list of known problems affecting these model years. Join our Patreon…
- Crazy Story - 2025 Silverado 3.0L Duramax Diesel Died, Bought Another? · 1 ώ. 22 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Before you go the Lemon Law route, listen to this story from an owner who went through hell trying to get a resolution for this Silverado 3.0L Duramax diesel…
- Is 2026 Truck Pricing Really Crazy? $100k 1988 Chevy Truck Is Stupid · 14 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Our friends over at The Drive have uncovered a very interesting story about a 1988 Chevy truck that was still wrapped in plastic for delivery to the dealership…
- Another GM 10-Speed Transmission Recall?! You WON'T Believe Why · 11 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail Another GM 10-speed transmission recall has been issued for an absurd reason. Also, a Catalytic Converter theft bill makes its way through Congress and more on…
- Trump 15% Worldwide Tariff Impact on New Truck Prices, Production and Parts · 9 λεπ.Send us Fan Mail A recently announced Trump Tariff won’t impact the automotive industry due to an existing trade agreement and White House statement. Parts prices though could…
