In almost 25 years powering General Motors trucks and SUVs, the 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel engine has earned a loyal following for performance and efficiency.

General Motors launched the first 6.6L Duramax V8, known among diesel engine enthusiasts as the LB7, in 2001 for its heavy-duty pickup trucks. The LB7 Duramax engine design resulted from a ...

When it comes to big diesel engines for heavy duty trucks, you have a number of different engines at your disposal to get whatever job you need done. Modern turbo diesel engines are marvels of ...

Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 towing trailer with ATVs on dirt trail - GM The Chevrolet Silverado HD — and its corporate twin in the GMC Sierra HD — can be had with either a standard 6.6-liter gasoline ...

If you are new to the world of turbodiesel truck engines, there can be a whole lot to learn. Whether it's a Cummins, a Powerstroke, or a Duramax, these engines by and large stand as their own families ...

General Motors and heavy-duty trucks go a long way back. For the time being, the Chevrolet Silverado HD and its GMC-branded twin do the heavy lifting for the Detroit-based automaker. The Silverado HD ...

Engine, 6.6L V8 with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, gasoline (401 hp [299 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 464 lb-ft of torque [629 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (STD) Transmission, Allison 10-Speed automatic (STD) ...

When shopping for a new Chevy Silverado HD, one of the most common questions buyers ask is whether the optional 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax is worth the premium over the standard 6.6L V8 L8T ...

Remember when the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and what used to be Chrysler all offered light-duty pickup trucks with available turbo diesel oomph? Only the largest of the Detroit-based ...

Looking at the latest data, Chevy Silverado HD buyers shopping lower trims are more likely to stick with the standard gasoline-powered engine, while buyers moving into more premium or ...