The 5.3L Vortec engine has earned its place as Chevrolet’s longest-lasting pickup truck engine, powering popular models like the Silverado and demonstrating exceptional durability. Many of these ...

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

Every pickup truckbrand has its claims to fame, but when it comes to their engines, only a few ever reach legendary status. These are the ones that quietly outlast trends, hauling and towing their way ...

A lawsuit against GM that alleges excessive engine oil consumption in the automaker’s 5.3L V8 engine has been allowed to continue in an Oklahoma federal court after the judge overseeing the lawsuit ...

A lawsuit filed against GM that was previously dismissed has been sent back to a district court in Missouri after appeal. The class action lawsuit alleges that several GM trucks and SUVs spanning the ...

While some owners report 2026 GMC Sierra issues, Scott Graves found a win. After 1,700 miles and a Range module install to kill the "stupid" auto-stop, his 5.3L engine is delivering surprising highway ...

One GM driver just cracked the code on the 5.3L V8’s thirst for lubricant. By bypassing factory fuel-management tech and ...

Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...

With periodic and preventive maintenance, it's possible to clock 400,000 miles on an early Chevy Silverado 1500.