Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

About Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.

Publisher

Tim Esterdahl

Category

leisure · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Dec 2020

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

282 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026

   Toyota Tundra Owner Reports Engine Failure After Passing the Hammer Test. Unbelievable!

   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 the inspection checks. This episode also covers allegations in a Ram 1500 Hurricane ECM/PCM lawsuit, recent PUTT truck coverage, and upcoming Silverado and SEMA reports. The Tundra account is an owner report. We have not independently reviewed the repair order, inspection results, or Toyota findings. The Ram lawsuit c...

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   GM 6.2L V8 Recall: Is It Hurting Truck Resale Value?

   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, explain the recall and investigation context, and look at what the numbers can—and cannot—tell us. Then we catch up on this week’s truck news, diesel technology and upcoming reviews. Sponsored by ScreenProTech. Save 15% with our sponsor/affiliate link: https://screenprotech.com/tim These are price-guide estimates, not...

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   EPA 2027 and the Future of Commercial Diesel: A Conversation with Daimler

   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 America, about Detroit Gen 6, emissions warranties, DEF derates and the uncertainty around EPA’s proposed changes. This discussion concerns heavy-duty commercial engines. It should not be read as a blanket description of pickup-truck warranties or emissions requirements. Dan explains Daimler’s position; manufacturer claims ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

2.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

84

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