Complete Engines for GMC Sierra 1500 Trucks
The GMC Sierra's performance and sleek looks have made it a top choice for those looking for a truck that's both durable and reliable. You can find a good selection of affordable new and used complete engines for the GMC Sierra 1500 available for purchase on eBay.
Types of GMC Sierra 1500 enginesThere is a wide range of quality and affordable GMC engines for sale. The following are a few of them:
- Diesel - The diesel engines boast, at the minimum, 6-liter engines.
- Gasoline - A wide selection of gasoline-powered engines are available. Unlike diesel engines, you can find them in all sizes.
- Flex fuel- Some GMC 1500s have flex-fuel engines, which typically means they can run on more than one type of fuel, such as gasoline blended with ethanol or methanol fuel. There's also a flex-fuel/electric hybrid that is a 6-liter V8.
- Turbo - A few turbo engines are available for the GMC Sierra 1500 auto. There's a 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder version that has 310 horsepower. There's also a 3-liter version and a couple of 6-liter choices as well. They can be found for both gasoline and diesel engines.
The following list contains the different size engines available for the GMC Sierra 1500:
- 4.3–4.8 L - Engines this size include the Vortec 4300 and the Vortec 4800. The 4300 is a V6, and the 4800 is a V8. There's also the LV3, which is newer than the Vortec.
- 5.3 L - If you see a GMC 5.3 engine for sale, then it will either be a V8 Vortec or a V8 EcoTec3.
- 6–6.6 L - Engines this size are V8s and can be Vortecs as well as EcoTecs and Duramaxes.
- 8.1 L - This big-block engine was phased out but still can be found for sale. It is a V8.
- Mileage - Mileage is an important factor when looking at GMC Sierra's for sale. Remember that high mileage is not a bad thing if the vehicle was given regular maintenance during its life.
- MPG - While each GMC engine type will offer a specific mpg, most of them (but not all) get below 20 mpg.
- Compatibility - Not all Sierra engines are interchangeable. With such a wide selection of engines, you'll want to make sure that you are diligent when reviewing their specifications.