GM recalling nearly 130,000 pickups to fix brake glitch
The 2019 Chevy Silverado is a Boss
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is all new, and comes in a new Trail Boss model that’s jacked up and ready for the rough stuff. Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu got his dirty boots and checked it out.
General Motors is issuing a recall for certain Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 light-duty trucks because a software update may cause the failure of their electronic brake assist system.
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The trucks were previously recalled for another brake issue, but nearly 130,000 of them in the U.S. received buggy software that may disable the brake assist when the vehicles are started remotely using their mobile app. The issue can also arise when a driver enters the vehicle and waits longer than five minutes to start it. Both scenarios are accompanied by the illumination of the “Service Brake Assist,” “Service ESC,” and “Brake System Failure” dashboard warning lights.
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GM said it knows of no accidents or injuries that have resulted from the problem, but a Detroit Free Press investigation revealed several owners had close calls when their trucks unexpectedly lost the power assist.
NHTSA’s report on the issue says it is only initiated when the vehicle is stationary. A GM spokesman told Consumer Reports that owners are advised not to drive their vehicles if the warning lights illuminate until they have received the new update.
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Notifications to affected owners will be sent out in February.
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss takes bowtie brand to new heights
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With its factory lift kit, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss that debuted Saturday at a surprise event deep in the heart of pickup country has big boots to fill.
At Texas Motor Speedway outside Fort Worth, Texas, at an event to celebrate 100 years of Chevy pickup trucks, the automaker dropped a bombshell—albeit one without too many details. The 2019 Silverado 1500 debuted in a new Trail Boss trim level, one of eight Chevy says it will offer during the new Silverado's first year.
MORE: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 spy shots
The 2019 Silverado Trail Boss may have a typical pickup silhouette, but its detailing is far different from the current, decidedly conservative model. Most notable are its front fenders, which dive into its front fascia. That's a complex casting, but it won't be made out of aluminum as in the Ford F-150. Also, the Silverado's side mirrors have migrated from the A-pillars to the door, a position that should help with visibility and aerodynamics.
Oh, and the Silverado finally loses the squared-off wheel openings seen in the current model.
Big changes occur at the rear, too, where the Silverado has a far more stylized tailgate than its siblings. Its taillights echo the headlights by cutting slightly into the rear fenders.
The Trail Boss trim level will sit higher than other Silverados with a two-inch lift from the factory, which puts it an inch higher than the current Ram 1500 Rebel but still far less aggressive than the Ford F-150 Raptor. The truck Chevy showed off in Texas rode on meaty Goodyear all-terrain tires and appears to have impressive approach and departure angles for a pickup. Its unpainted front fascia and rear bumper give it a rough and tumble look.
Mum's the word on other details, however, so it's not clear if the Silverado will have new engines or if it will use exotic materials like carbon fiber for its bed.
It's likely that we'll learn more early next year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Coincidentally, that's where FCA will take the wraps off of its new Ram 1500 full-size pickup.
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Which Pickup Trucks Have Apple CarPlay Android Auto
This post was originally published in Trusted Auto Professionals Blog.
Technology is moving an incredible pace, and especially in the automotive world and the smartphone world. Combining those two industries is crucial for safety. Thanks to both auto and phone manufacturers, this is now easier than ever. When pickup trucks have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, everyday smartphone functions become integrated with the vehicle.
2020 Ford F-150 Lariat
It’s plug and play for the most part. No more messing around with Bluetooth if you don’t want to. Phone calls, navigation, messaging and more can all be done hands free. Apps from your phone are visible on the trucks touchscreen and the truck will even read your text messages to you.
There are two systems available depending on whether your smartphone is an Apple or an Android. For Apple users it’s called CarPlay and Android it’s called Android Auto.
So which trucks have Apple CarPlay Android Auto?
RAM Trucks
Ram introduced Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into their trucks in 2018, however not all trim levels have it, so here’s a breakdown list. It really depends on how the truck was ordered from the factory. It’s likely that any 2018 RAM 1500 or newer truck with the 8.4″ touchscreen will have Apple CarPlay or Android. To be sure, here’s what the factory features availability list shows.
2018 RAM 1500
2018 RAM 1500 Rebel
Tradesman (not available)
Express (not available)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Sport (optional as part of a package)
Night (optional as part of a package)
Rebel (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (optional as part of a package)
Laramie Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
2019 RAM 1500
All-new 2019 RAM 1500. Photo: RAM Trucks
Other than the base model work trucks called the Tradesman, every other trim level of 2019 RAM Trucks have Apple CarPlay Android Auto.
Tradesman (not available)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Rebel (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (standard)
Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
2020 RAM 1500
2020 RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn with 14″ touchscreen that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Photo: Ram Trucks
Tradesman (not available)
HFE (not available)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Rebel (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (standard)
Laramie Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
2018 RAM 2500/3500
2018 RAM Heavy Duty. Photo: RAM TRucks
For 2018 RAM heavy duty’s only the higher end trim trucks have Apple CarPlay Android Auto as standard.
Tradesman (not available)
SLT (optional as part of a package)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Power Wagon (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (standard)
Laramie Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
2019 RAM 2500/3500
2019 RAM Heavy Duty Limited. Photo: Ram Trucks
Tradesman (not available)
SLT (optional as part of a package)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Power Wagon (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (standard)
Laramie Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
2020 RAM 2500/3500
2020 RAM HD. Photo: RAM Trucks
Tradesman (not available)
SLT (optional as part of a package)
Big Horn/Lone Star (optional as part of a package)
Power Wagon (optional as part of a package)
Laramie (standard)
Laramie Longhorn (standard)
Limited (standard)
Jeep
2020 Jeep Gladiator
2020 Jeep Gladiator
When it comes to pickup trucks with Apple CarPlay Android Auto, the all-new Jeep Gladiator is included. Arriving in 2019, the Gladiator is loaded with technology.
S (not available)
Sport S (optional as part of a package)
Overland (standard)
Rubicon (standard)
Ford
2016 Ford F-150
If the vehicle is equipped with Sync 3, it may be possible to update the software to run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2017 Ford F-150
2017 F-150-Lariat. Photo: Ford
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (optional as part of a package)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
Raptor (standard)
2018 Ford F-150
2018 Ford F-150 3.0 Diesel. Photo: Ford
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (optional as part of a paackage)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
Raptor (standard)
2019 Ford F-150
2019 Ford F-150. Photo: Ford
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (standard)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
Raptor (standard)
2020 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-150 Lariat
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (standard)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
Raptor (standard)
2016 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty
2016 Ford Super Duty. Photo: Ford
2016 Ford F-250’s or F-350’s equipped with Sync 3, may be possible to update the software to run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2017 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty
If the truck was ordered from the factory with a package that had the Sync 3 option, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
2017 F-250 Super Duty 4X4 Crew Cab Platinum. Photo: Ford
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (optional as part of a package)
Lariat (optional as part of a package)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
2018 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty
2018 Ford Super Duty Limited Interior. Photo: Ford.
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (optional as part of a package)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
2019 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty
2019 Ford F-350 XLT has the option of a package to include Apple CarPlay Android Auto but is not standard from the factory on this trim level.
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (optional as part of package)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
2020 Ford F-250 F-350 Super Duty
2020 Ford F-250 with the all new off-road Tremor package. Photo: Ford
2020 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks have Apple CarPlay Android Auto on most trim levels.
XL (optional as part of a package)
XLT (standard)
Lariat (standard)
King Ranch (standard)
Platinum (standard)
Limited (standard)
2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Ford Ranger. Photo: Ford
XL (not available)
XLT (available option from factory)
Lariat (standard)
Chevrolet
Chevy is one of the first to offer pickup trucks with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the Silverado. Although Android Auto wasn’t added until later 2016.
2016 Chevy Silverado
2016 Chevrolet Silverado High County
WT (not available)
LS (not available)
LT (not available)
LTZ (not available)
High Country (standard)
2017 Chevy Silverado
2017 Chevrolet Silverado. Photo: Chevy
WT (not standard but was available with upgrade to 7″ MyLink screen from the factory)
LS (standard)
LT (standard)
LTZ (standard)
High Country (standard)
2018 Chevy Silverado
2018 Chevrolet Silverado Redline edition. Photo: Chevy
WT (standard)
Custom (standard)
Custom Trail Boss (standard)
LT (standard)
LT Trail Boss (standard)
RST (standard)
LTZ (standard)
High Country (standard)
2019 Chevy Silverado
2019 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ. Photo: Chevy
WT (standard)
Custom (standard)
Custom Trail Boss (standard)
LT (standard)
LT Trail Boss (standard)
RST (standard)
LTZ (standard)
High Country (standard)
2020 Chevy Silverado
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel. Photo: Chevy
WT (standard)
Custom (standard)
Custom Trail Boss (standard)
LT (standard)
LT Trail Boss (standard)
RST (standard)
LTZ (standard)
High Country (standard)
2016 Chevy Colorado
Apple CarPlay is introduced to the Chevy Colorado in 2016. Android Auto was still undergoing testing at this time, so only models made later in 2016 may have Android Auto.
Base (not available)
WT (not avilable)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
2017 Chevy Colorado
2017 Chevrolet Colorado is a mid-size pickup truck which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Photo: Chevy.
Base (not available)
WT (not avilable)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
2018 Chevy Colorado
2018 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck with Apple CarPlay Android Auto. Photo: Chevy.
WT
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
2019 Chevy Colorado
All trim levels of the 2019 Chevy Colorado get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto including the Work Truck (WT).
WT (standard)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
2020 Chevy Colorado
2020 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Photo: Chevy
WT (standard)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD
A sure way to tell if a Chevy has Apple CarPlay or not is if there is a ‘projection’ icon on the touchscreen then it is does have Apple CarPlay. Android Auto may have been models made later in the year (it was still undergoing testing at this point).
WT (not available)
LT (not available)
LTZ (not available)
High Country (standard)
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD
20170 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Photo: Chevy
WT (not standard but was available with upgrade to 7″ MyLink screen from the factory)
LS (standard)
LT (standard)
LTZ (standard)
High Country (standard)
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Deep Ocean Blue Metallic LTZ Z71 Crew Cab towing John Deere Skid Steer. Photo: Chevy
WT
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD
WT(standard)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD High Country. Photo Chevy
WT(standard)
LT (standard)
Z71 (standard)
Z72 (standard)
Toyota
Toyota are a little late to the party when it comes to Apple CarPlay. Insisting on continuing to offer their own Entune platform for years. Nonetheless they’ve joined now, and as of 2020 the Tundra and Tacoma trucks have Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa.
2020 Toyota Tundra
2020 Toyota Tundra has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
SR (standard)
SR5 (standard)
Limited (standard)
TRD Pro (standard)
Platinum (standard)
1794 Edition (standard)
2020 Toyota Tacoma
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. Photo: Toyota
SR (standard)
SR5 (standard)
TRD Sport (standard)
TRD Off-Road (standard)
TRD Pro (standard)
Limited (standard)
Nissan
2019 Nissan Titan XD
Nissan TitanXD
S (standard)
SV (standard)
PRO-4X (standard)
2019 Nissan Titan
S (standard)
SV (standard)
2019 Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier. Photo: Nissan
No mention of any Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the spec sheets for the 2019 Nissan Frontier.
S (not available)
SV (not available)
SL (not available)
Desert Runner (not available)
PRO-4X (not available)
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