One GM driver just cracked the code on the 5.3L V8’s thirst for lubricant. By bypassing factory fuel-management tech and ...

Chevrolet vehicles can be hit-or-miss with their design problems. This has led to a number of models sporting problematic ...

Every pickup truckbrand has its claims to fame, but when it comes to their engines, only a few ever reach legendary status. These are the ones that quietly outlast trends, hauling and towing their way ...

A lawsuit against GM that alleges excessive engine oil consumption in the automaker’s 5.3L V8 engine has been allowed to continue in an Oklahoma federal court after the judge overseeing the lawsuit ...

A lawsuit filed against GM that was previously dismissed has been sent back to a district court in Missouri after appeal. The class action lawsuit alleges that several GM trucks and SUVs spanning the ...

A GM 5.3L V8 Vortec oil consumption class-action lawsuit has been settled with lawyers cashing in with a big pay day. The lawsuit was filed 8 years ago according to CarComplaints.com and was settled ...

Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...

General Motors introduced the LC9, a 5.3L V8 Vortec engine, in the tenth-generation, four-wheel-drive GMT900-based Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL. The LC9 is a member of the Gen IV V8 GM small ...

A global semiconductor chip shortage is wreaking havoc across the automotive industry. In many cases, the limited availability of microchips is delaying and reducing production, creating dealership ...

When a compact sedan mangles a Chevy Silverado's chassis, the replacement matters. 2026 Chevy Silverado powertrain analysis: 2.7L TurboMax vs. 5.3L V8 Natural Aspiration and 10R80 Shift Logic.

Let's face it: The little guys never get the love. Case in point, the 4.8L LR-4 or LY2. Everyone wants a 7.0L, 6.2L or at least 6.0L LS engine powering their trucks and muscle cars. Worst case ...