Chevy Vortec 5300 Common Engine Problems – 5.3L Vortec V8
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Chevy Vortec 5300 Common Engine Problems – 5.3L Vortec V8

The Vortec 5300 is a small-block V8 GM engine that was produced from 1999 until 2013. While the 5.3L Vortec is based off of the LS engine platform, it itself is not technically an LS engine. The engine went through two different variations during its lifespan, Gen III and Gen IV. Across both generations the…

Chevy 4.3L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 4300 V6
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Chevy 4.3L Vortec Common Engine Problems – Vortec 4300 V6

The Chevy vortec engine line spans from small block V6’s to big block V8’s and also includes some inline 4, 5, and 6 engines used in less popular GMC brands. The term “vortec” is simply a marketing name used by Chevrolet to communicate its use of “vortex technology”. Chevy’s vortex technology creates an air vortex…

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1999-2006 Chevy Silverado Brake Line Failure & Routing Diagram

The brake lines in 1999-2007 GMT800 Silverado’s, Sierra’s, and Suburbans are very prone to rusting out and needing replacement. For individuals who live in “salt” states, where cities commonly salt the roads to prevent ice, the brake line rusting is even more common. In 2010, a class-action lawsuit was filed as rusted brake lines were…

The 8 Most Common Chevy Silverado & Sierra Problems (2007-2013 GMT900)
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The 8 Most Common Chevy Silverado & Sierra Problems (2007-2013 GMT900)

The 2nd generation, dubbed the GMT900, Silverado’s and GMC Sierra’s were produced from 2007 to 2013 in regular, extended, and crew cab. Unlike many trucks today, all trucks in the GMT900 platform had small-block Vortec V8 engines, ranging from 4.8L to 6.2L. The GMC Sierra is an identical platform to the Silverado, using the same…