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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘It sounded like a souped-up golf cart/lawnmower’: Woman rents a Chevy Equinox. Then she finds out what happens when it goes over 45 MPH

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘Pitiful’: General Motors under investigation affecting 877,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC cars. They all have the same problem

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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Man idles at Dollar General in new GMC Duramax with 11,000 miles. Then he has to call the tow truck

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘I hate it’: Woman buys GMC Sierra. Then the transmission goes out twice in 1 year

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‘Can y’all guess?’: Mechanic puts 2 GMC Denalis on lifts and looks for the problem. He discovers they have the same little-known issue

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer for The Daily Dot covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

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‘Um…’: Woman says her GMC Yukon is making too much road noise. Then the mechanic sees what her husband did to the vehicle

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Tell them u want your money back and go buy Ford’: Man buys brand-new 2025 GMC Sierra with 100 miles. Then it breaks down in the Target parking lot

Screenshot of Tiktok user @wholelotofcoco; Photo of a GMC Sierra Denali truck.

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‘I thought it was the big truck lol’: Customer inquires about GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker explains what it actually is

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‘Drives me bonkers’: Woman calls out GMC drivers who tell people that they drive a Denali. Then she reveals why it’s so misleading

Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

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‘Wish he would’ve told me’: Customer trades in Audi TT RS for GMC Denali. Then the dealership worker takes a closer look at the car

Screenshots from Tiktok user @briandresel1980 of a GMC truck and a man giving a thumbs down in the driver's seat.

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‘All these new vehicles are junk’: Customer brings in GMC truck. Then the mechanic tries to rev the engine

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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Driver buys brand new GMC Denali in 2022. It has only 33,000 miles—but already sounds like this

Vanessa St-Amand is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘This 2023 Yukon’: Expert warns never leave your key fob locked inside your car. Then he proves why on a GMC

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