Is the Chevy Silverado diesel getting a price drop?
Is the Chevy Silverado diesel getting a price drop?
What’s more, Silverado diesel models received a price drop at the end of the 2020 model year production run, which then carried over to the 2021 model year. Now, 2021 Chevy Silverado models equipped with 4WD and the Duramax diesel engine option post lower fuel economy ratings when compared to similarly equipped 2020 model year vehicles.
What’s the fuel economy on a Chevy Silverado 4WD?
Here’s their answer: “The 4WD 3.0L configuration went up in its test weight class, which led to slightly reduced fuel economy to 22 city/26 highway/24 combined,” General Motors told GM Authority. “The 2WD configuration remains best-in-class with 23 city/33 highway.”
What’s the problem with the fuel gauge on my Silverado?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this months Ride of the Month Challenge! Recently my 2008 Silverado’s fuel gauge started acting funny. Let me start off by telling you what it was doing.
What kind of engine does Chevy Silverado have?
For reference, the engine in question is the 3.0L I6 LM2 Duramax, which produces 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. We reached out to General Motors for an explanation as to why the 2021 Chevy Silverado 4WD diesel fuel economy numbers decreased compared to the preceding 2020 model year.
What’s more, Silverado diesel models received a price drop at the end of the 2020 model year production run, which then carried over to the 2021 model year. Now, 2021 Chevy Silverado models equipped with 4WD and the Duramax diesel engine option post lower fuel economy ratings when compared to similarly equipped 2020 model year vehicles.
Here’s their answer: “The 4WD 3.0L configuration went up in its test weight class, which led to slightly reduced fuel economy to 22 city/26 highway/24 combined,” General Motors told GM Authority. “The 2WD configuration remains best-in-class with 23 city/33 highway.”
Is the GMC Duramax compatible with diesel fuel?
The Detroit News reports that GM is now facing a class-action suit alleging its 6.6-liter Duramax engine found in 2011-2016 Chevrolet and GMC models is not compatible with US diesel fuel.
Why does my GMC diesel engine not work?
American diesel fuel is thinner than its European counterpart, allowing for air pockets that cause the metal to rub against metal and create shavings. “The pump secretly deposits metal shavings and debris throughout the fuel injection system and the engine until it suddenly and catastrophically fails without warning,” the lawsuit alleges.
