Class-leading diesel horsepower and overall torque(1)
B5 biodiesel compatibility
Glow plugs that warm up quickly — by efficiently converting electricity into heat — which help when starting the truck in low temperatures
Common rail fuel injection, a direct-injection system, that utilizes advanced electronics and pilot injection to optimize fuel delivery and help reduce emissions and combustion noise
A variable-geometry "smart" turbocharger, located in the valley between the cylinder heads for a compact design, that features computer-controlled turbine vanes and an air-to-air intercooler
A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that helps meet strict diesel emissions standards
The oil cooler keeps the oil temperature more consistent over the entire operating range
Cast-aluminum cylinder heads that feature sintered-steel valve-seat inserts and a four-valve design to help reduce emissions and maximize power
1 Based on 2008 GM Large Pickup segment and latest available competitive information. Excludes other GM vehicles.
365 horsepower @ 3200 rpm
660 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm