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Duramax V8 engine

NameDuramax Diesel engine
ManufacturerDMAX
Production2001 -
ClassOHV 90° V8 Diesel
Predecessor6.2 and 6.5 L Detroit Diesel
SimilarPower Stroke V8
B series I6

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The Duramax is General Motors diesel engine family for light- and medium-duty trucks, designed by General Motors. The 6.6 liter Duramax is produced by DMAX, a joint venture between GM and Isuzu in Moraine, Ohio. This engine was initially installed in 2001 model year Chevy and GMC trucks and has been an option since then in pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks. In 2006, production at Moraine was reportedly limited to approximately 200,000 engines per year. On May 9, 2007, DMAX announced the production of the 1,000,000th Duramax V-8 diesel at its Moraine facility.=Engine RPO Codes=


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