The GM 5.3L truck V8 and the GM 6.2L truck V8 differ in displacement, bore × stroke, compression ratio, factory rating. The table puts the factory specs side by side; each engine's own page has the full specs.
| GM 5.3L truck V8 | GM 6.2L truck V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | GM 5.3L truck V8 (Gen IV LY5/LH6/LMG/LC9; Gen V L83/L84/L82) | GM 6.2L truck V8 (Gen IV L92/L9H/L94; Gen V L86/L87) |
| Displacement | 325.2 ci (5.33 L) | 376.1 ci (6.16 L) |
| Bore × stroke | 3.780" × 3.622" | 4.065" × 3.622" |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1–11:1 | 10.4:1–11.5:1 |
| Factory rating | 270 hp–355 hp | 380 hp–495 hp |
| Block | aluminum or cast iron | aluminum |
| Heads | aluminum | aluminum |
| Rod length | 6.098" | 6.098" |
| Deck height | 9.240" | 9.240" |
| Weight (approx.) | — | — |
| Fuel | gas | gas |
| Model years | 1999–2026 | 2007–2026 |
Where versions of an engine differ, the table shows the range across them. Ratings are the makers' published figures.
| GM 5.3L truck V8 | GM 6.2L truck V8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder deactivation (Gen V) | L83 (2014-18): AFM (V8/V4); L84 (2019+ new trucks): Dynamic Fuel Management | L86 (2014-18): AFM; L87 (2019+): Dynamic Fuel Management, 17 cylinder patterns |
| Factory recall (Gen V 6.2) | -- | NHTSA 25V-274: 2021-2024 Escalade/ESV, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon/XL with the 6.2L V8 gas engine - connecting rod and/or crankshaft defect |
| GM 5.3L truck V8 | Years |
|---|---|
| Buick Rainier | 2004–2007 |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2003–2008 |
| GMC Envoy | 2003–2009 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1999–2026 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1999–2026 |
| Chevrolet SSR | 2003–2004 |
| Chevrolet Silverado HD | 1999–2000 |
| GMC Sierra HD | 1999–2000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000–2026 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000–2026 |
| GMC Yukon | 2000–2026 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002–2005 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2002–2013 |
| Chevrolet Chevy Van / Express | 2003–2014 |
| GMC Vandura / Savana | 2003–2014 |
| Hummer H3 | 2008–2010 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2009–2012 |
| GMC Canyon | 2009–2012 |
| GM 6.2L truck V8 | Years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2007–2026 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2007–2026 |
| GMC Yukon | 2007–2026 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008–2026 |
| Hummer H2 | 2008–2009 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2009–2026 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2019–2026 |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 2014–2026 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2016–2024 |