Duramax P2563 Engine Code: Vane Position Sensor

Duramax P2563 – Vane Control Position Sensor When your Duramax begins throwing a P2563 code, a scan tool will read ‘Turbocharger Vane Control Position Sensor Performance‘. The vane position sensor controls the unison ring and turbo vanes located within the Duramax’s Garrett turbocharger. P2563 and P003A are common engine codes amongst 2004.5 to 2016 Duramax…

The 5 Most Common LMM Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems
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The 5 Most Common LMM Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems

Following the LBZ being phased out in mid-2007, the LMM Duramax took its place as Chevy & GMC’s diesel truck engine. Following the same 6.6L powerplant, the LMM was introduced due to continuously increasing diesel emissions regulations and lasted until 2010 when it was phased out for the LML. Compared to the LBZ, the LMM…

The 5 Most Common LB7 Duramax Engine Problems – 6.6L V8 Diesel
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The 5 Most Common LB7 Duramax Engine Problems – 6.6L V8 Diesel

Introduced in 2001, the LB7 is the OG 6.6L Duramax. This engine is the base platform that today’s 6.6L L5P Duramax is built off of. Spanning six different variations and nearly 20 years of production, the LB7 has certainly proved to be a reliable and durable platform. 2001 year models were pushing 235hp and 500lb-ft….

The 5 Most Common LBZ Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems
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The 5 Most Common LBZ Duramax 6.6L Engine Problems

The LBZ Duramax is, still today, the favorite Duramax of diesel enthusiasts. Produced from 2006 to 2007, the shortest production Duramax, the LBZ produced 360hp and 650lb-ft. of torque. To support the power increase over the LLY model, the block was improved, the rods were forged, and the engine was overall built to withstand more…