Five Chevy Engines You Should Steer Clear Of

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

The biggest pros and cons of GM's Vortec engines

Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also ...
Hot Rod

GM’s Vortec 8100 Engine: The 454’s Forgotten Big Brother

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...
autoevolution

GM Hit With $103 Million Verdict in Flawed Vortec LC9 Engine Class-Action Lawsuit

Tens of thousands of Chevrolet and GMC SUVs and trucks powered by the GM’s 5.3-liter Vortec LC9 engine might suffer from problems, including engine stalling and premature breakdowns. A class-action ...
GM Authority

GM Vortec V8 Engine Oil Consumption Lawsuit Dismissed In Colorado

Another of the many lawsuits directed at GM over alleged excessive oil consumption by the GM Generation IV 5.3L V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 gasoline engine has been dismissed, this time by the U.S. District ...
SlashGear

3 Affordable Chevy Engines That Deliver Impressive Power With Mods

When starting a project vehicle, there are several considerations to take into account, such as the complexity of the build, costs, and parts availability. Unless you happen to have several thousand ...