The Vortec 4200 inline-6 outperformed its size, and even though it was used in SUVs from GM and Chevrolet, its existence has ...

The new engineering analysis covers 286,000 vehicles that were part of NHTSA’s original investigation but weren’t covered ...

A lawsuit against GM over alleged excessive consumption of oil by Generation IV 5.3L Vortec 5300 V8 engines used in a range of Chevy and GMC vehicles has been decertified as a class action suit by the ...

Chevy big-block V8 engines, affectionately known as “Rat Motors,” have left an indelible mark on the automotive world with ...

Yet another class action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors over alleged oil consumption issues with the Generation IV 5.3L Vortec V8 engine that was offered in a variety of its full-size ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

If NHTSA determines the defect extends beyond the current recall range, GM could be required to recall hundreds of thousands of additional V8 vehicles, possibly pushing the total affected past the one ...

The new engines are derived from the six-cylinder Vortec 4200 recently introduced with the 2002 GMC Envoy, Chevy TrailBlazer and Oldsmobile Bravada. The engines will be manufactured at GM Powertrain’s ...

Rolled out for the 1999 model year alongside the Silverado, the first-generation GMC Sierra is a pretty capable pickup for that particular era. The Vortec 6000, which was offered on the heavy- and ...

Arguably the most critical engine components for unleashing big horsepower,free-flowing cylinder heads are usually what push the cost of a performance engine buildup far beyond "budget." And what good ...

While GMC’s Blue Chip series (which is similar to Chevy’s Task Force models) timeline starts way back in 1955, this particular example’s heartwarming tale “only” begins some years later, around 1968.

500+ hp from a junkyard 4.8L Vortec LS? Yep, and it's easier than you think. Sure, new crate engines are great if you have the cash, but there millions of engine possibilities sitting in junkyards all ...