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Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “My 2019 5.3L Engine Is Toast at 130K Despite 3K Oil Changes - GM Didn’t Make a Junk Design Disappear”

"It finally happened." Even with 3k-mile oil changes and a DFM disabler, this 2019 Silverado owner's engine is toast at 130k.
Hot Rod

GM Performance Parts E-ROD 5.3L System Receives CARB EO NUMBER D-126-31

GRAND BLANC, Mich. - The E-ROD 5.3L crate engine package is the second in GM Performance Parts' (GMPP) E-ROD lineup to receive a California Air Resources Board Executive Order (EO) number - D-126-31 - ...
GM Authority

GM 5.3L V8 Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settlement Reached In Three States

Legal headaches regarding defective V8 engines continue for GM, this time regarding the 5.3L V8 LC9 engine that powered full-size trucks and SUVs in the early 2010s. CarComplaints reports that a ...
GM Authority

GM Vortec 5.3L 5300 V8 Engine Oil Consumption Lawsuit Settled, Lawyers Net $53 Million

A class action lawsuit against General Motors alleging excessive oil consumption for the GM Vortec 5.3L 5300 V8 engine has been officially settled. According to a report from Car Complaints, the case ...
Motor Trend

Dyno test of budget friendly 5.3L LS engine that makes 416 hp on 87 octane gas

We put together a budget 5.7L LS engine (327 cubic inches) to show that you don't have to go broke to enjoy the benefits of an EFI-equipped LS engine in your classic Chevy. The engine ended up making ...