Comprehensive, knowledgeable guides for the GM & Chevy Vortec 6000 engine. Our content for the 6.0 Vortec ranges from upgrade guides to Vortec vs VortecMAX to 6.0L Vortec engine problems and everything between. Check out more of our detailed Vortec 6000 content below.
The General Motors/Chevrolet 6.0 Vortec engine, also known as the Vortec 6000, was one of the top V8 power plants in Chevys, GMCs, and occasionally Cadillacs, for two decades from 1999-2019. GM/Chevy primarily used the Vortec 6000 inside ¾ and 1 ton SUVs, vans, and trucks. Most prominently, the 6.0 Vortec was featured in the…
The General Motors 6.0 L Vortec V8 engine, or Vortec 6000, was first introduced in 1999 for use in their Silverado trucks. The Vortec went through several changes over its two decade plus history, and was finally retired in 2020. There are no short of nine different versions of the Vortec 6000, with the LQ4/9,…
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…
GM/Chevy L96 Vortec 6.0L V8 Engine GM’s L96 engine is a variant of the Vortec 6000 engine line. The L96 is the Gen IV version of the engine, launching in 2010 and replacing the LY6 6.0L engine. The LY6 is also a Gen IV Vortec engine, however, GM decided to upgrade the engine and add…
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…
Chevy 6.0 Engine Problems The 6.0L Vortec “6000” engine was introduced in 1999 and remained in production until 2019 when it was replaced by the 6.2L Vortec. The Chevy 6.0 is a small-block V8 engine that produces 300hp-345hp and 360tq-380tq, depending on the engine version. The 6.0 engine had nine variations over its 20 year…
Silverado and Sierra Vortec MAX The first generation Silverado and Sierra’s were primarily equipped with the GM “Vortec” engine family. Over the span of the Gen III life, from 1998 to 2007, these trucks were equipped with 6 different Vortec engines: a 4.3L V6, with the remaining 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L options all being…
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…
Common Problems & Reliability Issues for 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado’s & GMC Sierra’s 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…
