Federal safety regulators are once again taking a look at General Motors’ 6.2-liter V8 after receiving dozens of complaints ...

Chevy has employed a number of engine series over the years, each intended to improve on its predecessors. What does its ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

For the 1971 model year, the Action-Line truck family underwent a mid-cycle refresh that included front disc brakes, an optional tilt steering wheel, and AM/FM radio, as well as black grille trim for ...

Any engine builder will tell you how important cylinder heads are to power and performance, so enthusiasts looking to spruce up their budget Chevy 305 small-block (SBC), or the larger and more popular ...

A complete guide to the history of the LS and Vortec engine brands, the differences between them, and their components. Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest ...

When it comes to engine family branding, GM has a few different names kicking around. Some of the more notable examples include Duramax, used currently for The General’s diesel engines; Vortec, ...

Some engines just won't go away. Back in the May '11 issue, we brought you the first part of our budget-built 400 small block Chevy. The idea was to bolt a set of iron Vortec heads on a junkyard 400 ...