Pickup trucks are generally reliable workhorses, but they're not without problems. Some of them have had some pretty serious ...

The transmission in a vehicle must be able to function in challenging circumstances without fail. Arguably the hardest working part of the engine, the transmission doesn't get nearly the recognition ...

General Motors is facing a new class-action lawsuit over claims the automaker shipped vehicles with faulty eight-speed automatic transmissions. This class-action suit was filed against GM in the U.S.

For years, automakers were reliant on 6-speed transmissions. However, they began to adopt 8-speed replacements, following pressure from the government to meet new environmental regulations. When the 8 ...

Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable issues — such as slipping, delayed engagement, harsh shifting or a burning smell — are important warnings that should prompt ...

We compare the different transmissions such as the automatic transmission, CVT transmission, DCT, and ECVT to see which is the most reliable. Are CVT transmissions reliable? How do you maintain a ...

The 700R4 transmission from General Motors continues to be a reliable and sought-after automatic gearbox more than 40 years after its introduction. Used in all manner of cars and trucks, the GM Turbo ...