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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 1:42 PM
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Hi guys, just bought a car from US but cant identify the capacity of the engine.

Can someone help?

Is it a Silverado 1500 or 2500? Engine 4.3 or 5.3 or 6L?

Chasis no is 3GCEC14C79M100906

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 5:56 PM
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it isnt written on the radiator support?
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 5:58 PM
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doe's it have a sticker under the hood on the radiator cover that say's the size ? it is A 4.8 ltr 09 made in mexico 2 dr standard cab regular bed build date 08/25/2009 c1500
check this site out it has everything !
http://www.compnine.com/vid.php?vin=3gcec14c79m100906

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 9:00 PM
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Originally Posted by old dog
doe's it have a sticker under the hood on the radiator cover that say's the size ? it is A 4.8 ltr 09 made in mexico 2 dr standard cab regular bed build date 08/25/2009 c1500
check this site out it has everything !
Comprehensive Chevrolet, Saturn, GMC, Hummer, Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Geo, Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Chrysler, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda Truck, Mercedes VIN Decoder
Thats the same thing I saw, made in Mexico 1500 with a 4.8L based on the vin
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 3:10 AM
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This is what i found as well; I have posted the same question on Facebook on Chevy Silverado page and was told it was 5.3L.

This is why I am confused. My car mechanics here cant retrieve any information as well from they system. I thought only company in US can advice me.

Confusion....
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 7:55 AM
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yup . ITs correct answer . Thanks for sharing this .

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