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Are you looking for information on the GM 6.6L L8T Gas Engine? This article will discuss GM and Chevy’s new 6.6L gas engine, covering engine details and features, specs, performance potential, and problems and reliability. L8T History & Engine Overview GM’s 6.6L V8 engine is the gas-engine option for 2500HD and 3500HD Silverado’s and Sierra’s….
Chevy first debuted the compact S10 truck in 1982 as the successor to their outgoing LUV truck. Among Chevy fans, the S10 was one of the top trucks of the 1980s-’90s, and it was known for its versatility, style, and reliability. General Motors also sold rebadged versions of the S10 under their GMC, Isuzu, and…
In 1996, Chevrolet released their 7.4 Vortec V8 engine. It was part of Chevy’s penultimate generation of their big block series, and it is sometimes called the 454 Vortec. It is distantly related to the 454 LS6 V8 that Chevy put in their famous 1970 Chevelle SS — hence the 454 name. Though it had…
AFM or active fuel management is a GM/Chevy technology meant to improve gas mileage. AFM works by deactivating half of the engines cylinders under certain circumstances to reduce fuel usage. It essentially turns your V8 engine into a V4 which saves fuel. GM claims fuel improvements ranging from 5%-15% depending on the engine. So why…
When you have a problem with your Chevy truck a common symptom is a loss of power when you try to accelerate. The caveat is that sluggish acceleration can be caused by numerous problems making it difficult to diagnose. Our family has had a 2002 Chevy for 20+ years now and over time it has…
Early to mid 2000’s Chevy trucks and suburbans have a common problem with the stabilitrak and traction control service lights appearing on the dash. For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving. The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then…
The P0449 engine code pertains to the EVAP system, which is the acronym for the Evaporative Emissions Control System. The purpose of the EVAP system is to absorb fuel vapor from the fuel tank to prevent it from being released into the atmosphere, which is environmentally damaging. The system collects fuel vapors via a canister filled…
Receiving a P1345 code on your Chevy or GMC vehicle will read out as “Crankshaft Position-Camshaft Position Correlation”. While this error code can be caused by a faulty camshaft position sensor (CMP) or crankshaft position sensor (CPS), the issue a lot of the time relates to engine timing. On older Chevy engines, specifically the 5.7 Vortec,…
The fuses are the heart of your Chevy’s electrical system. Nearly every system in a car that requires battery or electric power (windows, door locks, lighting, stereo, etc. etc.) is wired and powered through a fuse. The battery sends power to the fuse which then transfers it to the specific system on the car. The…
A C0265 on your Chevy or GMC Will read: Electronic Brake Control Module Relay Circuit. While that’s a mouthful, it doesn’t really give you a great idea of what the problem is. The EBCM, or electronic brake control module, is the electronic system that controls brake sensors and activates both traction control and ABS. Traction…
The P1174 engine fault code for Chevy and GMC vehicles reads “Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance Bank 1“. Additionally, you might see a P1175 code which represents the same problem but is related to Bank 2. But what does that mean and how do you fix it? A P1174 & P1175 trouble code means that your…
LS, LT, and LTZ all represent different trim levels on Chevy and GMC trucks. Trim levels reflect the engine, interior, electronic, and other exterior design features that a specific truck model has. Chevy is known for having an extensive line of trim levels that can vary from year to year and truck to truck. Different…
