The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck is no longer available to order in the Custom trim level with the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV3 gasoline engine or naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L82 gasoline engine. As such, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom is currently only available to order with the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline engine.
GM Authority was the first to report the limited engine lineup for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom back in January, with the LV3 and L82 dropped, leaving the L3B as the lone engine option. Interestingly, this reflects General Motors’ decision to drop the LV3 and L82 from the Chevy Silverado 1500 engine lineup for the 2022 model year, as GM Authority reported earlier this month.
GM Authority originally questioned the longterm prospects of the 4.3L V6 LV3 earlier this year. In December, we provided a comparison of the LV3 to the turbocharged 2.7 I4 L3B, shedding light on the L3B’s greater power and torque, fuel efficiency, acceleration, and max trailering. As noted before, the transmissions used play a factor, as the LV3 pairs to a six-speed automatic and the L3B pairs to an eight-speed automatic, but the turbocharged engine and high-tech valvetrain play the biggest role.
As a reminder, the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV3 produces 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque, while the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L82 produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. By comparison, the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B produces 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque.
For now, 2021 Chevrolet 1500 Custom Trail Boss and Work Truck trims still offer the 4.3L V6 LV3 and 5.3L V8 L82.
It should also be noted that General Motors is currently producing units of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and its corporate cousin, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, with the 5.3L V8 L82 engine, but without Active Fuel Management technology, as GM Authority covered previously.
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It is just another way to push transaction prices up and keep CAFE #s down,
GM can keep it a 4 cylinder does not belong in a full size truck. Once again GM deciding on what the customer wants. Or should say what the customer doesn’t want.
Actually, it does very well in a full size truck. Statistically, it’s better in every category than the 4.3, and actually achieves peak torque much quicker than the 5.3. But what do I know, I’m not blinded by trivial things like cylinder count. There is nothing wrong with the 2.7.
The AFM system is neat in theory but garbage in practice. I had to replace the engine in my wife’s yukon because the special lifters for the AFM collapsed causing all sorts of trouble. Apparently, somewhat common problem. I bought a tool to turn the crap off. I haven’t noticed that much of a difference in fuel mileage. One thing that concerns me about using a smaller engine in a full sized truck is the durability of it. I know the V8 in my truck can pull X number of lbs a good ways pretty often but i cant do the same amount of work as i can in a 3/4 tOn truck. I guess what it comes down to is, how much work these 4 cylinder engines can do, for how long, and how often before its toast? I truck is meant to do work. It needs to be tough and reliable to be worth it. What I don’t understand is why they dont go to a straight 6 like they used to make. Those things were torque monsters and bullet proof. With all the R&D they’ve done in recent years I’m sure they can make one be just as powerful and reliable as they used yo be AND just as fuel efficient.
I’ll tell you what Shane, let’s see how your 4 cylinder engine runs and works after it gets 200,000 miles on it are you one of those people that just buys a truck or a vehicle and just keeps it a short period of time that v6 motor is practically bulletproof and 2.7 with a turbo will eventually break down I worked for general motors for over 25 years as a mechanical claims adjuster, you don’t know what you’re talking about.
I get the vehicle that I need. 4.3 is weak for the segment, and the 2.7 is superior in every empirical category. Do you have proof of your claims? I work at a dealership and am very familiar with these new trucks. I don’t do much towing (not the only reason to justify owning a truck), so I have no need for a V8 (gas mileage is much better than the V8 too). That’s the problem with this site, too many gatekeepers. “Only V8s matter, anything else is a waste.” Tell me, does a sculptor use a jackhammer to carve a statue, or do they use a chisel? It’s not about having the biggest tool for the job, but the right one.
I completely agree with you Shane. I need a V8 in my truck about as much as I need 4WD. Which is to say not at all. I bought a 2019 GMC Sierra with the 2.7L turbo and have been very happy with the purchase. It suits my needs as a daily driver, trips to Home Depot, green waste, moving furniture, and the like. All while returning fuel economy as good as my friends 2019 GMC Canyon with the V6. I don’t need to haul a trailer, RV, boat or any other such nonsense. And I suspect there are many truck buying customers with similar needs as you and I.
My previous truck was a 2005 GMC Sierra with the 5.3 V8 which I loved but simply had no need for a V8. The 2.7L turbo isn’t for everyone and it isn’t meant to be. But there is a market for it. And that market will only continue to grow as word of mouth and favorable reviews continue.
You’re right many people need a full size truck but not the v8. Personality, every time i think i don’t need a full size truck i end up glad i kept it (i. e. One of these times I was really close to downsizing to a midsize, about a week after i had made the decision to keep what I have i needed it to pull a 78 silverado in a double axle trailer). I don’t pull a trailer all the time but im glad to have the capability to pull heavier loads when needed.
all the more reason to have a NA 6. some don’t want an 8cyl or forced induction
Agree James. I hear problems with the Ford turbos all the time, but also those are ford engines that are DOHC V6’s with dual intercoolers, twin turbos and enough piping that if you need service you better call an entire surgeon team because you will been to break down the entire engine to reach 1 sensor 😆. The GM 2.7 4 cylinder is a much better engine as it’s the 2.5 from the 2014 impala that’s been reinforced and stroked. It’s had 8 years of validation, only 1 turbo and room in the engine bay to replace it when it’s bearing ls go out at 150k. The block and rings should last almost 300k if taken care of. Probably will just barely reach 200k with heavy work. I might be wrong, but a solid I4 can go 500k if taken care of, given full synthetic oil, and not driven like a rental.
If your towing, V8 for durability. You looking for a runabout, I4 would do fine. It should last till the body rusts out.
I was a naysayer until I drove one. Runs a lot better than a 4.3 V6. Plus, it tows 9,100 lbs.
how long has shane been an expert on what is realitivly new technology ? high output coupled with small displacment is a recipe for engine parts to fatigue!
Toyota TS050 is a Le Mans 24 hour winning race car at the highest level, powered by a 2.4 liter V6. 24 hours of racing is extremely hard on an engine, yet they’re able to make it work. Most people won’t be working the 2.7 in the Silverado even a quarter as hard. Displacement isn’t everything, even in trucks. Just look at Ford, where they no longer run a 7.3 diesel, instead opting for the 6.7.
skipped the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke I see, Big blocks where still available when the 7.3 diesel was around for Pete’s sake. Also ford just put out a 7.3 gas engine.
Ts050 90 deg v6 forced induction to the gils. Well I do like the 90 deg v6 part.
If they want to move some of the 2.7T trucks, simply bolt on some black wheels, blackout the trim and give it some stickers with some silly name like “Custom – Midnight Edition” ? They will sell. Regardless of the vehicle, the murdered out look sells.
skipped the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke I see, Big blocks where still available when the 7.3 diesel was around for Pete’s sake. Also ford just put out a 7.3 gas engine.
Ts050 90 deg v6 forced induction to the gils. Well I do like the 90 deg v6 part.
I hate the fact that there removing these engines just to compete with the on there truck makers so far Toyota has not made the move to remove there 5.7 motor , It took chevy/Gmc almost 20yrs to Realize that the AFM system is crap and the only thing to do is eliminate it from older motors completely
AFM has been removed (temporarily) because of the global semiconductor shortage, not because it is “crap.” Not surprised to see an ignorant take on these pages.
I have a 2011 silverado with the 5.3 with 200k on the old motor had to replace it because the #6 and #7 dod lifters collapsed and shredded the camshaft causing shavings to cut grooves in the cylinder walls. So I replaced the motor with a rebuild 5.3 with the dod removed .
It is rumored that the 5.7 will not be available in the new redesigned 2022 Tundra.
The newer body style silverado (2019 and up) looks like a tundra anyway
Well looks like I will have to change brands. Been a Chevy and GMC owner for years. I love my V8 in my 1500.
You can get a Hemi in any trim you desire.
But you don’t get an American product. Fiat bought chrysler makers of dodge (makers of Ram no matter how bad they want to separate themselves from dodge). Fiat is an Italian company. Just throwing that out there for anyone who cares about buying American lol. 😁
First, the company is Stellantis. Second, there are no FIAT parts used in a Ram unless you get the diesel, which originally GM was gonna use. If GM used the 3.0 VM Motori Ecodiesel, would they have been Italian? Just because Europeans, who made the first automobiles by the way, own Mopar, doesn’t mean they screw around with Mopar. The Europeans know they own an American icon, why screw it up? But why would a self owned American company like GM screw themselves up? Did you know Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark are owned by the Japanese? Some owners just wanna reap the monetary benefits. Also, why is everyone crying over the 4.3, it’s a V6. If you miss a 90° v6, it doesn’t cost much more to add 2 cylinders to it. The 5.3 is the most commonly available engine in the GM trucks. The I4 is a good engine for what it’s intended for. My only gripe is, the 10 speed not being standard.
Im not dogging the fact that dodge is an Italian company. Ferrari and lamborghini are both italian companies (in fact im sure many of us had lamborghini or ferrari posters on our walls as kids). Im just stating the fact that fiat owns dodge. The money trail leads back to italy. The tundra is built here (and only here) but the money goes back to Japan. The duramax is an isuzu design but gm owns (or owned) isuzu and the money comes back here. For a while mazda had the b- series trucks, but they were built by ford so technically an American product right?
About the 90 degree 6, some people like a throaty engine, even more than the 8’s. I now wish when GM updated it for ’14, they’d have punched it out to 4 1/8″ bore, 4″ stroke full potential, and also offered a big blower version. And not protected the 5.3, or even the LT4.
An that’s 1 of the top reasons I hate being a gm fan because they limit you for stupid reasons .Because when you think about it you should get what you won’t when you order a vehicle just like now you can get a 6.2 in a custom trail boss but you cant get it in a lt trim truck wtf????
I may be the only one but i wish they wouldn’t have killed the option of the manual transmission. I do agree… If they make it you should be able to pick whatever options you want. If i want a crew cab with a manual transmission with blacked out everything you should be able to get it for a reasonable price
The low “take rate” and the cost of engineering and and acquiring them from a supplier= there death.
It’s not just low demand, a big part is emissions issues with manuals because you have to unload the engine to change gears.
so you can not get a Hemi at will,explain
so Ram is not an american product? Why did it get rescued by the U.S taxpayers?
Dude. Dumb comment that is ignorant of the company’s history. At the time, it was owned by Cerberus Capital, and an American company. They practically bled it dry (it’s only because of Jeep that they’re still around) before selling it off, resulting in the merger with Fiat. FCA gas since merged with PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) to form Stellantis.
You can still get a V8 in a 1500. There were (2) different 5.3 engines. They are dropping the older version. The newer version will still be available. Although, I guess not in the Custom trim level, or at least for 2021, but the V8 is still around.
Thomas, given the l82 was introduced in 2013 as a 2014 YM, GM’s due for an update, and as Ford now under the output on their engines, I exspect to see the 2022, which will hit this fall, (remember the 2021 YM only has about 4 more months) should introduce an updated 5.3 while the l84 And 8 speed should be available on the 2022 custom
I guess its similar to the reason gm and several others are dropping sedans from their lineup…. More and more people are buying suv/crossovers
Tim, GM still offers plenty of trucks with V8’s, it’s only the “Silverado Custom” that’s currently limited to the 2.7 L4.
You can still get the 5.3 in every other Silverado trim level, including the WT, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ & High Country, and the 6.2’s available in all but the WT, Custom & LT. GMC offers a V8 in every Sierra trim level. The 5.3 can be had in any trim except the AT4, while the 6.2 is standard in the AT4, and optional in the SLT and Denali.
They got bailed out before fiat bought them.
Fiat did not “buy” them they were paid by taxpayers to take them!
There is only one reason this makes sense to me. It’s the same reason that Chevy asked dealers to stop ordering the HD in the WT trims and order them in the Custom and LT trims. GM needs to continuously supply vehicles and they’ve had a hell of a time in the last 3 years with a new truck launch, union strike, pandemic, and now microchip shortage. Silverado Custom trims which look super good IMO, with the V8 fly off the shelf, and there’s been a downturn in fleet sales that the 2.7 was hopefully going to go to, it all sucks. Discounts and inventory hasn’t been as strong for this generation of truck either. This last year has almost felt like the bailout years for GM in terms of content and availability.
Good luck selling those trucks, complete junk, absolutely useless vehicle! Government Motors at it again…🤣. My mom’s 14 Buick regal with a tune makes way more power than that🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Dude, Regal GS?!?!?
Isn’t the Custom the most popular trim level? Why make changes?
Sell other trims because they forgot to make enough customs. LT used to be the most popular, and then after making several thousands realized everyone was buying customs and RST’s
I THINK GM IS MAKING A MISTAKE PUTING A 4 CYL. TURBO ENGINE IN A 4000 + LB TRUCK I’VE OWNED 5 GM TRUCKS IN MY LIFE I CURRENTLY HAVE A CHEVY COLORADO WITH THE 5 CYL. ENGINE IT PULLS MY 16 FOOT FISHING BOAT WITH NO PROBLEM’S EXCEPT FOR THE GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE ON THE EWAY WHEN PULLING THE BOAT A 5.3 LIKE WAS OFFERED IN SOME YEARS WOULDN’T HAVE TO WORK SO HARD TO KEEP UP TO SPEED. I HAVE TO RUN MY TRUCK IN 3RD GEAR NOT DRIVE BECAUSE IT CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR WHAT GEAR TO DRIVE IN. MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 61000. MILES FOR THAT REASON.
WHY ARE YOU YELLING?
Easier too read.
I don’t understand the reaction. Simply get a Custom Trail Boss or any other trim to get a V8.
All of these people crying about it have never driven one. We sell tons of them, and we’ve got a 2.7 in our 2020 RST and it’s just fine, does everything the 5.3 in my 17 did too. Would buy another without hesitation.
This2.7 gets the same mileage as a 5.3 Well muffler shops that install dual exhaust will be going out of business. I don’t get it?? So if it’s mileage they are seeking, with this 2.7 your going to put the hammer down to get the power it’s going to use more fuel. So this is about emissions ? Airplanes, cruise ships, motorcycles trains, nascar, rockets, etc.. have no emissions.
I don’t get it??
I’m actually seeing 25+mpg. I don’t put it to the floor when accelerating, and this engine doesn’t need me to. With peak torque coming below 2000 RPM, it’s exactly as punchy as I need. If I need to pull an ATV or snowmobile trailer, this is plenty capable.
Gee, I can get 27 from my ’14 4.3 on trips from IL to the upper peninsula and back. Got 176k and still get 20 with mixed, do get 12 with the T.T. though. I was pricing a custom with a 4.3, was a good deal to be had on that one.
Such a shame the lv3 is out, would have liked to see it with 10spd. I mean really the darn ZF 8 made a world of difference with the pentastar. I’ll certainly miss that 90 deg v6. Here’s hoping the lv1 with new trans becomes a WT option.
I think I’ll keep my 2003 S10 and drop an LS V8 I have from a 2000 Camaro SS in it, my 4.3 v6 is still running great at over 175,000 on it but I want a truck with a real engine in it so GM you keep your ugly full size pickup with a 4 cylinder in it and I’ll drive my half a truck with a good old American V8 in it
I agree with you I have classic pickups You wanna motor in it not a toy engine
A heated debate here. I’m new to GM, just got one late last year. I was looking for a small truck, but they’re all automatic now.. I love to drive so no automatic for me.
I got a Camaro with a turbo 6-speed. The engine is not good. Oh it’s fast, but response is poor, very noisy and at times sounds like a rock tumbler is under the hood. Idle is very ruff and bumpy, the car shutters just sitting there. I ordered this car new and it only has 1,400 miles on it. This is a different engine, but they are closely related. I don’t see them holding up in a big truck.
Hey fellas I tried posting this before but never got out 1st of all let me start I am an old timer Going way back I had been with Chevy pickups all my life. This is where I am at as far as the motors go for Chevy pickups . 1st of all the biggest problems with Chevy’s new motors is the valve train And lifter design. Nothing but a headache. As for me I will stick with the old classics Pick UPS. One I have a 1974 Chevy Stock 3/4 ton 4 by 4 All restored with A 454 Motor And a 400 Turbo transmission with an all cast iron to 205 transfer case no chain all gears Getting back to the motor As far as headaches and problems With the new motor designs Chevy is making now They can keep them You won’t see them and many of my trucks Because the valve train design that they came out with has to Problems Today Someone also mentioned about would like to have a stannard put in his truck again but can’t get any That’s another issue I have a 1985 Chevy two wheel drive full size pickup with a 4.3 and a 4 speed standard if came with From factory. Only has 17000 original miles Chevy only put out so many of these trucks with a standard Transmission with a 4.3 motor. If you guys are warring about 4 bangers and full size pickups wait till the new electric pickups get here from Chevy. To big downfalls with the new electric pickups coming. One you can’t have or a haul a heavy load. 2 You Can’t haul a big camper behind it. Unless you are one of the people that want a pick up just for looks and not use it as a pick up like I do That’s why I am sticken and staying with the classics WITH no big headaches
You’re right… They just don’t make them like they used to. In some ways they make them better…. But in most ways they aren’t as good as they used to be. At least i can work on the 78 silverado i have with a computer.
Boy I am sure glad that I purchased my 2016 LTZ 1500 Silverado with the 6.2 Liter engine and the problemed 8 speed tranny. I wish I could have had the option of a manual tranny. The 8 speed has been flushed and some new tranny fluid put in, stopped the problem for 2000 miles took back to dealer and was analyzed, result was the program was messed up, They reprogramed it at my expense, was not covered under warranty, “was not powertrain issue, It was electrical. $287.00. The truck started acting up at 21,000 miles. It now has 27,000 miles and has a 55-60 mph wobble. pop it in neutral and it disappears. I built race cars when I was younger and that’s exactly how a glazed torque converter acted. At 21,000 miles I replaced all 4 tires and the alignment was checked, The tires were road force balanced and the alignment was perfect. When the dealer reprogramed my faulty trans software he felt the out side of my tires and said my alignment was out, and also my TOYO Open Country tires were probably junk. As for a Turbo Charged 4 banger? YOU CAN KEEP IT. I am sure Gm will stand behind this product the way they have stood behind mine.
sell now while used prices are high