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Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks
We’ve created this guide to help you find the pickup trucks most likely to fulfill your needs without breaking down and saddling you with repair bills. The vehicles listed below, in alphabetical order, performed well in CR’s road tests when they were new and, according to our surveys of CR members, have above-average reliability. One caveat with used vehicles is…
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Heavy-Duty Ram Trucks Recalled Due to Risk of ABS Failure
The issue is with the hydraulic control unit (HCU), which has been found to be susceptible to malfunction, resulting in a reduction or other change in performance for these key safety systems. A failing HCU may be indicated by intermittent ABS and traction problems, leading up to a permanent failure. A warning light will illuminate in the instrument cluster when…
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The Most and Least Reliable Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
New cars, trucks, and SUVs are on a spectrum of reliability. Some models can be predicted to provide years of trouble-free miles while others can be expected to have more than their share of problems. When shopping for a new vehicle, it’s wise to consider options that have earned better-than-average scores in Consumer Reports’ reliability ratings. To predict reliability, Consumer Reports…
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Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
Below you’ll find our list of the 10 most popular used cars, SUVs, and trucks on CR.org, based on shoppers researching used vehicles. While our used-car data covers vehicles up to 20 years old, we’ve focused our write-ups on 3-year-old models. Three-year-old models are attractive because most leases end after three years. That means many of these cars have low miles,…
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1.2 Million Ram Pickup Trucks Recalled to Fix Electronic Stability Control
Vehicles recalled: Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured between Oct. 31, 2017, and Feb. 14, 2024. The problem: A software error in the ABS control module may disable the vehicles’ ESC. The fix: Ram dealerships will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Ram at 800-853-1403. NHTSA campaign number: 24V653. Ram’s…
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10 Cars, SUVs, and Trucks That Are Less Safe Than Others
One reason the Mitsubishi Mirage is on this list is that it’s extremely light. “No matter how many safety features a car has, there’s no escaping the realities of physics,” says Emily Thomas, PhD, manager of safety at CR’s Auto Test Center. “In a crash with a larger vehicle, a smaller vehicle is more likely to bear the brunt of…
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Ford and Lincoln SUVs and Trucks Recalled to Replace Engines
Vehicles Recalled • Ford Bronco SUVs manufactured between May 1, 2021, and Oct. 30, 2021. • Ford F-150 pickup trucks manufactured between May 1, 2021, and Oct. 31, 2021. • Ford Edge SUVs manufactured between May 10, 2021, and Oct. 29, 2021. • Ford Explorer SUVs manufactured between June 7, 2021, and Oct. 31, 2021. • Lincoln Nautilus SUVs manufactured between May 10, 2021, and…
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The Hidden Danger of Big Pickup Trucks
Full-sized pickups command the marketplace. The three best-selling vehicles in the U.S. are trucks: the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and Ram 1500. Pickups now count for 1 of every 5 new vehicles sold. Within the segment, full-sized trucks have become even more popular than compact or midsized models. Full-sized trucks, such as the F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and…
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GMC is delivering its first Sierra EV electric pickup trucks to customers
GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV is parent company GM’s third electric pickup truck built on the Ultium EV platform after the just-launched Chevy Silverado EV. It’s also GM’s second GMC-branded EV after the beastly Hummer EV pickup (which now also comes in SUV format). (Personally, I think the Sierra EV also has a looks advantage with its uniquely armored front, which…
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