The 5.3L Vortec engine has earned its place as Chevrolet’s longest-lasting pickup truck engine, powering popular models like ...

General Motors introduced the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 back in 1999 and kept it in production for 15 years. Over that time, it became one of the most popular small-block engines in GM's lineup, offering ...

A class action lawsuit alleging excessive oil consumption from the GM Vortec 5.3L 5300 V8 engine has officially been settled, ...

Chevrolet has been slowly ramping up the launch of the all-new 2019 Silverado as it continues to offload inventory of the last generation product. By early next year, buyers will be able to choose ...

GM first released the Gen-III 5.3L truck V-8 in 1999 in the Silverado and Sierra truck platforms. GM Performance Parts (GMPP) has taken notice of the millions of these and the 4.8L V-8s that have been ...

In previous issues we talked about the GM 5.3 engines and how they are abundantly available. Recently, we have been hearing more talk about the smaller version of the LS family known as the 4.8. Now ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nat G CNG Solutions announced today that it has delivered the first natural gas half-ton pickup trucks with General Motors’ 5.3 liter direct injection engine. The 2015 model ...

General Motors today announced new investments at two U.S. plants to ramp up production of the 5.3-liter Ecotec3 V8 engine for its full-size trucks and SUVs. The carmaker will invest $40 million in ...

500+ hp from a junkyard 4.8L Vortec LS? Yep, and it's easier than you think. Sure, new crate engines are great if you have the cash, but there millions of engine possibilities sitting in junkyards all ...

The biggest complaint about LS-type engines is they cost a lot of coin to get into. Yeah, the typical LS mill will bleed more cash from your wallet compared to a traditional small-block, but if you're ...