Is GM getting rid of V8?

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technology for a wide range of trucks and SUVs with V8 engines. The move follows GM's decision to remove cylinder deactivation from some of its trucks earlier this year.

Is GM discontinuing the V8 engine?

According to an article by Road & Track, General Motors has discontinued production on the Chevrolet LS7 V8 Crate Engine.

What is GM replacing the 5.3 with?

The outgoing 5.3-liter V-8 is the one with active fuel management, which a lot of customers really liked. It will be replaced with a 5.3-liter dynamic fuel system, which is supposed to be better and have the ability to turn cylinders off and on.

Is GM discontinuing the Silverado?

The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Limited will be discontinued once GM starts producing the refreshed 2022 model, GM Authority has confirmed. Director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing Kelly MacDonald validated what we expected all along, in an interview with GM Authority executive editor Alex Luft.

Is GM getting rid of AFM?

General Motors employs a number of different technologies to boost fuel economy, but one of these technologies, namely Active Fuel Management (AFM), has nearly been phased out from the 2022 Silverado engine lineup.

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Do all 5.3 have lifter problems?

The GM lifter problems seem to be most prevalent in the L84 5.3-V-8 and L87 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engines with build dates between September 2020 and March 2021. These engines are the newer variable displacement design, which uses DFM rather than the older AFM system.

Why do 5.3 lifters fail?

Most AFM lifter failures are caused by oil pressure issues, the use of low-quality oils, or general wear or tear.

Is Chevy dropping the 5.3 engine?

Update: A GM spokesperson confirmed to Motor1.com that the V6 and L82 5.3-Liter V8 are officially cut from the 2022 model year lineup. When it comes to engine options, you won't find another automotive segment offering buyers more choices than full-size pickup trucks.

Will GM bring back the big block?

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Brings Back the Big Block for 2022.

What engine is Chevy discontinuing?

The legendary crate engine and its replacement, the more powerful LS427/570, are officially out at Chevy.

What engines are available in the 2022 Chevy Silverado?

What engine will be in the 2022 Silverado?

The base engine of the 2022 Chevy Silverado is GM's 2.7L I4 L3B turbocharged gasoline engine, produced for use in various vehicles including full-size pickup trucks and cars.

Does GM still make the 4.3 V6 engine?

The original engine family was phased out in early 2014, with its final use as the 4.3 L (262 cu in) V6 engine used in Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans. Its phaseout marks the end of an era of Chevrolet small-block engine designs dating back to the 1955 model year.

Why are v8s being discontinued?

Consumers won't be able to purchase many top-selling SUVs from Mercedes-Benz for the 2022 model year. That's because the German automaker will not be bringing most of its V8 models to the U.S. due to a “supply chain” issue and “several other factors,” a spokesperson for the company told Forbes Wheels.

Are V8 engines going to be banned?

The V8 engine is likely on its way out of existence, as many countries move to implement regulations that could make new gas-powered vehicles illegal as early as 2030. In the meantime, fuel economy regulations are getting continuously stricter, which also takes a toll on the notoriously not-so-efficient V8.

Are V8 still being made?

Leaving aside trucks, there are currently three American sedans available with a V8: The Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300, and the Cadillac Blackwing V8. Several European manufacturers use them in select luxury performance vehicles, but no middle-market car has a V8 from Europe.

Will GM ever revive Pontiac?

No, it won't. Winding out of Pontiac franchises cost GM billions of dollars. It was a desperate move to help save the corporation from its bankruptcy woes. But now that it is gone GM wouldn't suddenly bring it back.

Does GM make a 6.6 gas engine?

GM 6.6 Liter V-8 L8T Engine

The L8T V8 is a gasoline engine produced by General Motors for use in Heavy Duty pickup trucks. The engine displaces 6.6 liters in a V8 configuration and an OverHead Valve (OHV) layout otherwise referred to as push-rod.

What is the Camaro getting replaced with?

The Chevy Camaro Dies in 2024, Will Be Replaced by Electric Sedan.

What year 5.3 has lifter problems?

The GM engines, L84 5.3 V-8 and the L87 6.2 liter EcoTec3 V-8, with build dates between September 2020 and March 2021 seem to have the most problems with defective lifters.

How long will a Chevy 5.3 engine last?

A Chevrolet 5.3L engine should be able to last 200,000 to 300,000 miles depending on how you care for the engine. These engines were first introduced in 1999 and they were used through the 2009 model year. They have been referred to as the Vortec 5300 when they were used in trucks.

What is GM doing about lifter problem?

While GM has not issued a lifter recall, the automaker has implemented a policy called Component Coverage, which provides extended warranties for vehicle owners and lessees who have sent their vehicle in for repair at least two times as a result of valve train and lifter issues.

Is there a class-action lawsuit against Chevrolet?

Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Chevrolet And GMC Trucks And SUVs Were Made With Defective Paint. General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit because of the paint on Chevrolet and GMC's line of full-size trucks and SUVs from the model years 2015 through 2019.

Is there a class-action lawsuit against GM?

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against GM over problems with the 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder engine offered in certain 2010 to 2017 model year Chevy, Buick and GMC vehicles.

Why do GM AFM lifters fail?

AFM lifter failure is primarily caused by the AFM system preventing half your engine's cylinders from working to manage fuel consumption. By disabling the AFM so that it doesn't work as often, you can significantly reduce the risk of AFM lifter failure.