Introduced for the 2017 model year, the L5P is the Duramax V8 turbo diesel General Motors utilizes in heavy-duty pickups like the Silverado HD. Manufactured in the United States, the 6.6-liter turbo ...

Known under the VIN code Y, the L5P Duramax is the latest evolution of the 6.6-liter turbo diesel that powers the Silverado HD and Sierra HD. Introduced for the 2017 model year and mated exclusively ...

GM’s leaked powertrain guide for the 2017 model year denotes that the L5P figures are SAE J1349 certified, which means that the numbers were derived using the latest standards and specifications in ...

First arriving as a replacement for the 6.6L LML V8, the turbo-diesel 6.6L L5P V8 Duramax engine is an extremely robust and capable powerplant, producing upwards of 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 ...

If you own a 2017–2025 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra HD with the 6.6L L5P Duramax, you already know it’s a powerhouse—445 hp and 910 lb-ft from the factory. But even this engine has limits, and most ...