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NHTSA opens new investigation into GM's recalled 6.2-liter V8 engines

Using thicker engine oil may have only thickened the plot on this engine saga.

Feds Opens New Investigation Into GM's 6.2-Liter V-8 Over Owner Claims Recall Fix Didn't Take

Some owners claim that their engines failed even after a recall remedy was performed, NHTSA officials say.

Drivers Say GM Fixed Their V8s, But The Engines Still Died

The government is investigating dozens of new complaints about L87 V8s failing after a recall fix was supposed to resolve the ...
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GM Recalls 6.2-Liter V8 Engine For Internal Issues

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...
autoevolution

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LZ0 Duramax vs. L87 Small Block: Which Engine Is Best for You?

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...
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The Best Bang For Your Buck V8 Crate Engine You Can Buy

What is the best bang-for-buck V-8 crate engine you can buy in 2024? The correct answer is Chevy's tried and true swap platform, the “Gen IV” 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine. Why the LS3 when there are ...
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6 Of The Most Powerful Engines Ever Put In A Chevy Pickup Truck

Chevrolet has been building trucks for more than a century. Its first foray into that segment was the 1918 Model T, not to be confused with Henry Ford's iconic car of the same name. Chevy's Model T ...
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Why Chevy Switched From Detroit Diesel To Duramax Engines

When General Motors decided to make a diesel engine a permanent part of its light-duty truck lineup in 1982, it partnered with Detroit Diesel for a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 130 horsepower and roughly 240 ...