I've put 57k on mine in two years. Including hauling a truck camper all over the west up and down mountain passes in 90 deg temps without a single issue. Also performs well here in NE Wisconsin winters. Love this engine!

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Take - Thanks for your feedback! Love hearing about some strong 3.0’s on the road!

Excellent excellent reliable power plant! Dmax 3.0 has been out for 3 years with no major issues at all! Was talking to the diesel tech at my dealer he said he never sees them in his shop.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

It sure is! Thanks for the feedback ha ha!

@hmdwn

Жыл бұрын

All due respects but one shouldn't be bragging about "three years with no major issues"... I would hope so. Get back to us in 7,12 years

@hahaadventures4838

Жыл бұрын

@@hmdwn hey in 2 years and 30k miles my 2004 6.0 Powerstroke had gone through 5 EGR valves, 1 turbo, blown head gasket and a cam position sensor. I’d say 3 years with excellent reliability is a huge step in the right direction! Not seeing problems early on is a great indicator of things to come. That 6.0 sucked on day 1

@genehart261

5 ай бұрын

You are an honest 6.0 liter powerstroke owner. ford faithful keep hanging on and spending $.@@hahaadventures4838

I have a 2020 3.0. It's been a great engine with no problems besides a glow plug issue twice. Chevy ended up changing all the glow plugs and wiring harness at 16k miles. At 36000 miles now with no more issues

@8020Media

6 ай бұрын

Pete - Thanks for sharing your experience!

I've got a 2021 3.0 with 19k miles. Zero issues & averaging 34 mpg on the highway. Love my truck

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Impala - Love hearing good experience from a 3.0! Hopefully it stands up for you.

@user-cd2nc6so4h

18 күн бұрын

You better not have problems at 19k.... But being a Chevy, 19k is bragging miles

I have 2020 3.0 with 80k miles. I had a EGR issue around 70k miles. $500 later it was fixed and no issues other than that. I live in MN and it’s my daily driver. I have never had a problem starting. I normally forget to plug it in and always starts in the coldest days.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Barry - Thanks for sharing your experience! Awesome to hear that your 3.0 hasn’t had very many issues.

@CHRISINMCNEILL

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know where your $500.00 was spent but the powertrain has a 100k warranty. I bought extended warranty for my 2022 for the rest of the truck, up to 6yrs 60k. The warranty paper work clearly excludes any emissions related items. From the turbo back nothing is covered. But the federal government force’s all auto makers to warranty emission components up to 80,000 miles or 10 years regardless of who owns the vehicle. You may get your $500.00 back.

Excellent info, thanks from your newest subscriber

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Scrobeaa - Thank you, we appreciate the support!

The engine placement in the 2019+ trucks even with a v8 is strange, pushed under the firewall. The radiator is also mounted back farther in the engine bay. To do repairs on any 2019+ silverado no matter the engine one needs to remove the wheel well liners. The 3L duramax and 2.7l gas turbo engine are much easier to work on than the V8 trucks. The cost of ownership is really what I look at. Fuel cost is significantly higher with the 5.3l V8 when looking at 100k miles. Just based on the EPA combined rating, you save 1705 gallons with the 3L duramax vs the 5.3L. That's $8525 saved over 100k miles, more than covers the extra cost engine option and maintenance.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Troy - Great breakdown here. This is definitely some helpful insight!

@roycemartin9068

6 ай бұрын

Diesel also costs much more than regular unleaded… factor that in

@sethlover6498

Ай бұрын

@@roycemartin9068 correct... but with a 5.3 v8 or a 6.2 v8 you are not running regular unleaded gas... you are running 87 or 91... those fuel prices are a wash at that point... matter of fact 91 is more expensive than diesel..

@roycemartin9068

Ай бұрын

@@sethlover6498 ??? Don’t all suburban, tahoes, silverados, etc… everything with the 5.3 takes regular unleaded? Or am I crazy and everyone out there in a gm v8 is paying for premium gas? And isn’t 87 regular unleaded?

@sethlover6498

Ай бұрын

@@roycemartin9068 5.3 they recommend 87, mid grade. 6.2 they recommend 91, premium. 81 is regular unleaded.

The best diesel engine Chevy ever made 💪💪

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Henry - We couldn’t agree more!

@rodgood

Жыл бұрын

It is nice that Opel designed this engine .

@robs4517

2 ай бұрын

Um....that's like saying you had a friendly prison r@$p.

I’ve got a 2020 3.0 Duramax and have 97k on the truck. The motor has been decent, although I did have an exhaust sensor replaced at 16k and it had a coolant leak at a water jacket at 35k. Other than that it’s been solid. It doesn’t like the cold (anything under 40 degrees Fahrenheit) and will lose 2-3 mpg at those temps, but still starts and runs strong. Recently I had a sensor send up a check engine light, so likely another sensor starting to play games, but motor wise it’s been really good.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to hear you've gotten a reliable one! Great engines when they work like they should.

@hammer-r

Жыл бұрын

Every vehicle will exhibit a decline in mpg in the colder months. It’s not just diesels.

@chipregis470

7 ай бұрын

My EGR sensor went out at 19k miles.. Other than that, it has been solid.

@eriktabor6478

7 ай бұрын

@@chipregis470 I sold it with 115k and it was great up to there. I just worried about the long term once I invested all the money for fluids and everything at 150k plus the timing belt. I’d have had to wring every mile out of it, and I just wasn’t sure on the quality of the truck overall above that kinda mileage.

With all the lifter and push rod failures in the 5.3 and 6.2, I'll gladly take a chance in the belt which does not cause any damage if it happens to break ( as long as you immediately pull over when low oil pressure alarms). GM has not broken one in testing yet and has updated the interval to 200k for the LZ0.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Yeah sort of frustrating that AFM still causes as many problems as it does after 15+ years in production.

@JWL427

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Seems like the 3.0 is the best option. Neighbor bent lifters on 6.2 after 2 months of ownership.

Recently did a trip , 630miles 22gallons from Nashville to Tampa in a 2023 Yukon Duramax cost $88 … you can’t beat those numbers with a V8. Was getting best mpg on flat land in Florida, 33mpg !

@8020Media

7 ай бұрын

Phat - Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience, these numbers are very impressive.

30k on my 21 and it hasn’t been to the dealer for any powertrain issues. It gets great fuel economy and pulls my bass boat like its not even there. Couple 1700 mile trips now to WI with the boat and both trips averaged 20-21 mpg. Frequently averaged 25-27 on the interstate. It’s been a great power plant so far.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Clint - Love hearing that! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@davidwilfong7262

Жыл бұрын

Clint, what’s the weight on your bass boat? I think mine is around 5k (basscat cougar). 65mph highway speed towing fuel mileage is my biggest concern. Why I hesitate to look at the small turbo gas motors

@clintgault3078

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwilfong7262 my Skeeter isn’t near that heavy. It’s 18 ft and isn’t quite 2. Mind you, I have the 6.5 foot bed and was loaded completely full as well, also with 2 adults and two kiddos in the scenario I stated above.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Clint - Thanks for sharing your experience!

I'd rather replace the LM2 oil pump belt at 200k than the injectors on a 5.3 and 6.2 every 100k.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Mark - Good point.

@SirtubalotTX

8 ай бұрын

Agreed but I'd rather not have any maintenance that can't be done without removing the transmission regardless of the 200k interval. (I don't trust it) The engineers could have made better choices and only God and hairdressers know why they did the oil pump this way. I'm not there with this engine as excited as I was about it, neither do I trust the V8 options at the moment due to the seemingly unsolved lifter problems. The 2.7T 4 cylinder on the other hand is intriguing and after some wheel time in one, I'd consider it for lighter hauling duties. Aside from that, GM needs to get their priorities in order...they can do better, especially with the margins they are chasing.

@markman7

8 ай бұрын

@@SirtubalotTX What GM transmission lasts over 200k? Just replace the pump belt while the transmission is out getting rebuilt.

@SirtubalotTX

8 ай бұрын

@@markman7 True.. lol and not a bad idea.

My truck went into major convulsions after 8200 km, egr and injector harness failed. My friend has a 2022 and has starting issues, both trucks have major radio and hone connection problems.

@8020Media

24 күн бұрын

J - So sorry to hear this. Did the warranty take care of your issues?

The new 3.0L LZ0 still has the rear oil pump belt and rear valve timing chain. It does have new pistons, block, turbo etc.

@8020Media

2 ай бұрын

I - Thanks for adding this insight!

Would like to know which of these issues they fixed with the new LZ0 2023 version of this engine

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Bradley - unfortunately it will be hard to tell until the engine has been out for at least a year or two. Approx. 25% of the parts on the engine are new/redesigned compared to the LM2 (injectors being one) so we are hopeful that GM adequately addressed the problems with the LM2 but we'll have to wait and see.

@trentwills9786

Жыл бұрын

There really aren’t many issues. The injectors were changed due to the redesign of the pistons not because of any issues. As for the oil pump belt at the back of the engine that hasn’t changed either… again because no issues. In fact they changed the maintenance from 150,000 to 200,000. The oil pump belt is all talk it’s absolutely nothing to worry about.

@ktpinnacle

Жыл бұрын

@@trentwills9786 The belt maintenance is something that can be anticipated and budgeted for.

i got a 2021 rst 3.0 with 3.5 lift .34.5 tires and a overland kit on it and has been in the shop many times last time was the transmission and torque converter but runs fine now but getting parts suvks i waited 2 months for a torque converter

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

AJ - Sorry to hear about this. How many miles do you have on it? Just curious for when these started to happen.

@GrowinwithAJ

Жыл бұрын

@@8020Media started at 18000 got 27000 on it

@billdandridge5168

Жыл бұрын

Torque converters in the regular Silverado’s are junk. Chevy really should upgrade these.

@gregloper1943

3 ай бұрын

That's why you shouldn't lift a truck. Just causes drive train issues every time

@GrowinwithAJ

3 ай бұрын

@@gregloper1943 had nothing to do with lift it was chevy not doing there job and replace parts that they know was an issue. chevy messed the truck up and woouldnt admit to it. ive owned many lifted trucks and if done properly there will be no issues. problem with lifts are maintance

Thats why with any of these newer trucks you buy the longest best warranty. And you document maintenance

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Zack - We couldn’t agree more!

The 3.0L Diesel has a higher towing capacity (13,000 lbs) than the 5.3L (11,200 lbs). The 3.0L competes with both the 5.3 and 6.2.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Crf - Towing capacity really more so depends on the vehicle trim and suspension configuration. I believe the max capacity of the 3.0 Duramax is 13,300lbs but only in 2022 models with the Max Tow package. 2021 and prior models had a 9,300lbs max. 2022 models with max tow get a stronger rear diff and beefier suspension.

@jeffking6227

Жыл бұрын

22’ with max tow is 12,900. Everyone seems to compare it to the 5.3. If you want a true comparison based on power then it should be compared to the 6.2, which will have an ever higher fuel consumption rate. I think it will be a wash between fuel savings and mntc between the two, but it’s those 2 to compare to each other. Not 5.3.

@zackjay71

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffking6227 maintenance is relatively the same.

@hammer-r

Жыл бұрын

Only when equipped with the max tow package, which includes a more robust rear end axle and the read end ratio of 3.73 versus the regula 3.23.

@crf4502

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer-r yes and like I said, the 3.0L has the higher towing capacity over the 5.3. I have a 2023 with 13k miles, love this drivetrain and I’m not a fan of General Motors at all but they have the best half ton on the market now.

I’m 10K miles in have a check engine light on for emissions system, it’s at the dealer right now, light come on after starting truck at 0F not plugged in. Light cleared after a few shut offs and it warmed up outside.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Stephen - Interesting. Did the dealer come up with the issue?

@handymonshawn

Жыл бұрын

Probably Egr. Plugged both my EGR's at around 17,000

@stephenbrown3760

Жыл бұрын

So it turns out it was the egr valve, replaced under warranty and I’m off to the races

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Stephen - Great to hear! Hope no more issues arise in the near future for you.

GM, Ford and MoPar all laid an egg with their half-ton diesel engines during the last 10 years. They were all trying too hard to please the EPA and the CAFE jerks in the Obama administration. The CAFE 2025 rules had them running scared. Time to wipe the slate and start over with something a little more user friendly.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Fortunately the LZ0 should be a bit more user friendly and address some of the shortcomings of the LM2.

I get 600miles on 20 gallons! Like any new engine will have flaws....

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Zlatko - Thanks for sharing your experience!

how about the 3.0l powerstroke?

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Adam - We will add it to our planner to get filmed for you!

@adamm2716

Жыл бұрын

@@8020Media looking at buying one, the cool thing is they are cheaper than the gas one's now. I can get a 3.0l about 5k cheaper than the 5.0l. just kinda scares me off that they only make the engine for 4 years

@adamm2716

Жыл бұрын

@@8020Media pretty sure they have a cp4 pump, I have been wondering if i could buy the upgrades for the 6.7l's cp4 pump and it would fit the 3.0l's cp4 to? i.e. SS diesels disaster prevention kit. i reached out to ask them but no response.

When u say expensive can you say the price approximate ti have idea ? I want buy 3.0 but all this videos sacar me . I keep trucks for 10 to 15 years

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Watch - These videos aren’t to scare, they’re just to inform. With that said, the 3.0’s can be fairly reliable if properly maintained!

@watchmanexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@8020Media thanks

Anything with a stupid belt driven oil pump and rear engine timing chains is a bad engine....but gm should have used the 4.5-liter v8 baby dmax they shelved in 08 the 4.5 has the same output as the 1st generation LB7 dmax and has a crankshaft driven oil pump and gear driven valve train like all the past and present 6.6 dmax 👍🏿

@8020Media

9 ай бұрын

David - Interesting take. Don't think you're wrong.

You only need to drop the tranny to access the chain. Have no idea where you came up with removing the cab. This info isn’t in accordance with gm engineering on servicing the belt or chain. Had the LM2 and it was wonderful, just got the LZ0 have seen much better fuel economy just in first 500 miles.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the configuration, certain configurations do require the cab to be pulled. But most of the normal 1500's - yes just requires dropping the tranny.

A gas job is done at 150,000 miles. With this 3.0 a guy can keep on trucking with a oil timing chain and new fuel pump. Did I mention the gas job is likely at a used car lot with kind of miles. Not too many gas engines are reliable with 150.000 miles.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the timing chain makes for an expensive maintenance job. The older Vortec's certainly can handle 150k+ miles and the newer ones seem to hold up well also (minus AFM) - but of course its difficult to beat the longevity you get out of a diesel engine which was part of the appeal of these smaller diesels for half ton trucks.

@scrobeaa

Жыл бұрын

Gas job done at 150,000,? Really, just curious, where do you get your info? I'm pushing 250,000, runs like new

@VE6AAT

Жыл бұрын

@@scrobeaa try to sell it !

@VE6AAT

Жыл бұрын

@@scrobeaa I get my info from owning several trucks over the past 39 years. Really. That’s your curiously cured?

@billdandridge5168

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few trucks as well and my current 2016 LTZ Silverado with 5.3 V8 has 275k miles. Has had transmission replaced twice. once at 99k miles at Chevy’s expense and a 2nd time at 228k miles at my expense. During 2nd replacement I told them to check the engine thoroughly and find something wrong. The service Mgr is a friend and he said engine looked like new inside. Still runs well and has averaged 18.5 mpg got lifetime of the vehicle. In sales and I drive a bunch and have been looking at these diesels due to much better mpg and think since k do so much highway miles that this might be a good move. Thoughts?????

Transmission shit the bed at 14k on my 2022 refresh …

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Alessandro - So sorry to hear this... Did you end up getting it repaired?

@michaelsomales6466

Жыл бұрын

And it’s under warranty

@Italianborn

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelsomales6466 pretty cool for reliability..

6.2 🔥🔥🔥

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Eduardo - Do you have a 6.2? Can you share your experience. We may address it in the future!

@eduardocamacho1536

Жыл бұрын

6.2 is not for broke people

@perrylindner3467

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Im considereng a 6.2. Can you explain your comment?

63,000 kilometers and still holding strong. Just hate that they know where im going, where I was, how fast I was going anytime anywhere, how hard I brake, etc, etc And no I dont pay for any of it.

@8020Media

9 ай бұрын

RS - What?

@rslsmithing

9 ай бұрын

@@8020Media their on-star program tracking everything about my truck and Its whereabouts

I can get 38 mpg on my lm2.....I'll pass on the afm 5.3....this is from experience....I deleted afm on a 2013 and it costs just as much as lm2 maintenance. You get that many miles your lifers won't return to their natural state and your eating fuel for no reason. I done away with it and my fuel mileage went back to decent.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I usually just recommend the OBD afm delete devices cause actually deleting all of the components is a bit more expensive. But yes, big difference in mileage between the two engines for sure

@shiningstaer

5 ай бұрын

No you can’t

Yes, but it comes with 100K warranty!

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

True, they at least provided a solid warranty.

This video is false. An oil change is actually cheaper then the v8. Fuel filter is cheap also and easy to do. And about 20k miles intervals.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Jason - don't think I mentioned that oil changes and fuel filters were more expensive, but saving $20 on that stuff vs the V8 engines isn't really a big deal. My general point was that the timing chain and oil pump belt make this a tough engine to work on and the maintenance intervals for the two result in a lot of added costs. I hope the 20k interval you're mentioning is for the fuel filter and not the oil change too.

GM engine designers....hey,how do we make things difficult? Put things at the back of the engine what should be at the front of the engine and have to remove the transmission

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Edward - We agree. Quite interesting on their behalf with that decision.. Doesn’t make things very easy for their consumers.

Serviceability issues = COST $$$$$$$$$ I keep my vehicles a looooong time > > > forget the 3.0 for me!

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

HM - Have you had a 3.0 Duramax?

Good engine with one 100k mile flaw.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

McCain - We agree! Do you happen to have a 3.0 Duramax?

I have a 2022 3.0 Duramax, three trips to dealership in first 30 days of ownership. I’d say it’s a terrible engine, too many unsolved issue from the factory. Don’t buy into the hype, wait for gen 3 version of the engine imo. Avoid LM2 at all cost!!!

@8020Media

8 ай бұрын

JG - Before you go saying to avoid the LM2, can you describe what you went into the dealership for ? Only reason we say this is because we have seen many great LM2's.

So buy a 5.3 v8 and deal with a lifter failure or the DFM... see what your cost of ownership is then... Cost of ownership is never just about oil changes and gas... however people just constantly think that is it... smh

@8020Media

Ай бұрын

S - Correct.

Just got one. At 850 miles check engine light came on. At dealership trying to figure out what’s what! Should of stuck with my f-150!

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

JM - so sorry to hear this.. Let us know what the dealership finds out!

@michaelsomales6466

Жыл бұрын

So your bummed out at a check engine light and ready to go back to Ford? At best it is inconvenient and that’s all. On my new 2021 I got a light on the first day. Took the truck back and they kept it for 3 days. They needed to source a part. For my inconvenience GM gave me $1000 GM accessory card to spend. Never another issue with the truck.

@markhinojosa2682

Жыл бұрын

It’s a new truck and some trucks will have some issues and not all trucks are perfect. I love my 2020 3.0 and only have over 28000 mile on it. I took a trip twice to Texas from Michigan and only took me two full tanks to get there. The best engine GM has mad so far and thinking about getting the new 3.0 with 305 hp and 495 pounds of torque. If can get a good deal on one I’ll pull the trigger but will see. Theses prices are just ridiculous. Good luck on your new truck.

@midnightvelocity381

Жыл бұрын

I got a check engine at 300 miles on my 22 RST 3.0. Was at the dealership for 40 days. Filed a lemon law case. Buying a 2012 Raptor instead.

@markhinojosa2682

Жыл бұрын

@@midnightvelocity381 ? Why would you buy a raptor that get horrible gas mileage and cost why to much money. You just bought a new truck and no matter what truck you buy wrather it’s ford, gmc, Silverado or a ram. No engine is is perfect. Good luck!

Bad transmission!! Too

@8020Media

2 ай бұрын

X - True.

Speak up!

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Holt - Thanks for the feedback. We have dramatically increased our audio quality since this video. This was one of our first videos.

help full to list all common issues. Not helpful to not list the failure rates.

@8020Media

11 ай бұрын

I - Sorry we don’t have access to the exact failure rates to the problems.

TLDR get to the point faster

@8020Media

3 ай бұрын

Cool, Thanks Dan. We make these videos for everyone, regardless of automotive skill level. Therefore we have made chapters in the description to enhance your viewing experience.

Terrible sound! Only gave you 20 seconds.

@8020Media

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glade! Glad you took the time to comment that. Since this video we’ve drastically improved the audio quality, hope you’ve seen that!