GM Ecotec engines face timing chain failures, oil consumption issues, and exhaust manifold problems that cost thousands in ...

Its longevity, simplicity, and resilience have made it a legend. Chevrolet's LS V8, not BMW's inline-six, is America's true ...

This list is not exhaustive, as there are a ton of engines from various manufacturers that may suit some of these categories; ...

The “Better Fuel Economy at All Costs” push has spawned complexity issues for powerplant serviceability and longevity. OEMs may now have a chance to make needed design changes.

A teardown of a locked-up GM L31 5.7-liter Vortec 350 from a ’90s full-size truck reveals bent rods, destroyed bearings, a ventilated block, and exactly why these workhorse small-blocks so often go ...

Back in 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against General Motors over valve lifter-related issues in certain Cadillac, Chevy and GMC models outfitted with certain V8 gasoline engines. That ...

GM recalls nearly 600,000 vehicles for L87 V8 engine failures after 1,000+ complaints. Multiple lawsuits now consolidated and the class action lawsuit is set to begin; plaintiffs claim GM's repair ...

Drivers who’ve lived with GM’s L87 V8 already know the drill. Some watched their high-dollar trucks or SUVs stall without warning. Others sat in dealership lounges while technicians drained factory ...

Back in January 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation into the L87 small-block V8 that powers a variety of General ...

A new federal investigation now targets a persistent problem with GM’s popular 6.2L V8 L87 engine. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an Engineering Analysis after ...

When General Motors decided to make a diesel engine a permanent part of its light-duty truck lineup in 1982, it partnered with Detroit Diesel for a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 130 horsepower and roughly 240 ...