GM Owner How-To & Vehicle Operation

With the factory prep package, both hitch types bolt into the same bed pucks. Gooseneck suits work trailers, fifth wheel suits RVs. How to choose and fit one.

When a Tahoe, Suburban or Yukon needs a weight distribution hitch: the 50% GVWR rule, tongue weight math, spring bar sizing and how sway control fits in.

Factory integrated or aftermarket trailer brake controller for your Silverado or Sierra? How to tell what you have, what differs, and which to buy.

Which NACS adapter fits your GM EV: CCS1 vs native NACS by model and year, all four GM adapter part numbers, and why DC adapters skip Level 2.

Bolt, Equinox EV and Blazer EV all accept 11.5 kW AC, so a 48-amp charger on a 60-amp circuit is the ceiling. Charger, circuit and adapter guide.

4-pin vs 7-pin trailer connectors on GM trucks and SUVs: what each circuit does, why 12-pin isn't a GM lighting plug, and how to confirm what you have.

Hitch ball sizing for GM trucks: match the ball to your coupler, the shank to your ball mount hole, and the capacity to your trailer. Charts and torque specs.

From buried Driver Information Center menus to plug-and-play harnesses that add hardware GM never wired for your trim, here's what most owners miss.

Some Silverado menu settings look harmless but quietly change how your truck tows, brakes, and drives. Here's what to leave alone and why.

Keyless entry on GM vehicles ranges from simple remote-only fobs to full proximity-based passive entry, and knowing which system your vehicle uses determines what replacement or upgrade options actually apply....

Whether you need a full replacement key fob, a protective case for your existing one, or a remote start upgrade, key-related accessories are some of the most practically necessary purchases...

Yes — with a NACS adapter, the Chevy Equinox EV can charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, giving owners access to more than 15,000 additional charging locations beyond the standard CCS...

The hazard light button's exact location has shifted across Equinox generations, so if you're used to one model year, it can take a moment to find on another — especially...

This message appears on the Driver Information Center when your Equinox detects a weak key fob battery, and it's telling you exactly how to start the vehicle anyway using a...

Since the C8's engine sits behind the passenger compartment, the front of the car houses a front trunk ("frunk") instead, and Chevrolet built in three separate ways to open it...

Your GMC connected services account — the one behind the myGMC app, remote start, and the owner web portal — is separate from any in-vehicle infotainment PIN or WiFi hotspot...

The Yukon and Yukon XL share much of their infotainment hardware with other full-size GM SUVs and trucks, so the reset process follows the same general levels — soft, hard,...

"Password" can mean a few different things on a modern GMC: your connected services account password, a profile PIN on the infotainment system, or your built-in WiFi hotspot password. Each...

If your GMC's infotainment screen keeps cycling through feature demonstrations, shows a demonstration watermark, or has certain functions oddly restricted, it's likely still configured in Demo (Showroom) mode — a...

When a soft reset (holding the power/volume knob) doesn't clear a persistent infotainment glitch, a hard reboot — fully cutting power to the module rather than just restarting the display...

If you've forgotten your built-in hotspot's WiFi password, or just want to change it to something easier to remember, the good news is you don't need to call anyone —...

If your Chevy's touchscreen keeps showing a "For Demonstration Purposes Only" watermark, cycles through marketing slides on its own, or has certain features locked out, it's very likely still set...

A dead battery is one of the most common reasons a Chevy won't start, and jump starting it correctly — in the right order, with the right safety steps —...

A frozen, glitchy, or unresponsive touchscreen is one of the most common infotainment complaints on modern Chevrolets, and the fix is usually a reset rather than a repair. There are...

Charging is the biggest habit change coming from a gas truck to a Sierra EV. Here's how it actually works day to day. Home Charging Basics Most Sierra EV owners...

Blind spot cameras and side mirror displays make lane changes and towing safer, but when they start acting up — a frozen image, no picture at all, or a foggy...

Lost a key fob, bought a replacement online, or adding a spare? Programming a Silverado 1500 key fob ranges from a free 5-minute DIY job (on older trucks) to a...

Setting up a trailer brake controller on a Silverado 1500 comes down to one thing: the gain number. Everything else is menu navigation. Gain sets how hard the trailer's own...

The Silverado 1500 is never going to beat a hybrid sedan at the pump, but most owners are leaving real fuel economy on the table through habits and maintenance issues...

Tow/Haul mode changes how your Silverado's transmission behaves under load: it holds gears longer, downshifts earlier when you lift off, and uses engine braking on descents so you are not...

The Silverado 1500's 4-wheel drive system is one of the most capable in its class — but only if you know how to use it correctly. Engage the wrong mode...

GM made a major move in April 2026 — rolling out Google Gemini AI to approximately 4 million Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles already on the road. This isn't...

Learn how to turn off Buckle to Shift on your Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac in under two minutes, plus how to turn it back on and what to know...