![]() The Optimizer 6500 diesel engine now produces 205 hp and 440 ft.lbs. Today, AM General continues to build the latest developed rendition of the 6.5L for many military application vehicles, the most popular of which is the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, better known as the HUMVEE). AM General continued to manufacture and assemble the H1 for GM through 2006, and in 2002 began assembling the H2 for GM. GEP built a new facility in Franklin, OH specific to the 6.5L diesel engine, using the latest innovations and technologies of manufacturing available.ĪM General entered into an agreement with GM to provide the exclusive ownership of the Hummer brand name which subsequently was renamed the Hummer H1. In actuality, production of the 6.5L diesel engine ended for GM in 1999 and a new chapter of its production began shortly thereafter with General Engine Products (GEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General. On the surface it would appear that the story of the 6.5L diesel would end here, right? Well, that wouldn’t make much of an article. The Humvee engine is based off of GM's Duramax 6500.The 6.5L GM diesel engine was introduced in 1992 to replace the 6.2L diesel engine and was in turn replaced by GM’s Duramax 6600 in 2001. I don't give a crap about the POS Hummer H1 GM built, that was total crap. That's a Detroit Diesel, the biggest Failure in GM's History in trying to build a Diesel engine from a Gas.ĭo your research, you're referencing the Military Humvee Good job Ford! Hard day for the Blue Oval! They call is it the Blue Oval, because you’ll be singing the Blues if you bought one of these POS. They want to replace the driver seat track assembly, as the seat mounting bracket attachment may have been improperly welded. Ford believes that some might lack the chemical enhancer responsible for the second-stage of the airbag deployment (BTW - the issue is not related to Takata).Īnd the beat goes on. The fourth recall action announced by Ford concerns 2007-2012 Flex, Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln MKS vehicles. Ford wants to inspect the tires of these vehicles, as they discovered that a conveyor might have damaged tires of vehicles assembled. The third recall action announced by Ford refers to 2016 F-Series Super Duty vehicles. ![]() In the case of failure, the rear suspension could become noisy, and steering might become challenging (lol). In this case, Ford will replace these elements to prevent a potential fracture caused by poor weld quality. The second safety recall announced by Ford today refers to certain 2014-2015 Exploders and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. In certain conditions, the transmission might force a temporary downshift into first gear, which could cause the rear tires to slide or lock up. To learn more about that program and its incentives, visit .Ģ011-2012 F-150, 2012 Expedition, Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator, according to Ford, this safety recall concerns a potential issue with the output speed sensor of the transmission lead frame. ![]() The second way Chevy is celebrating veterans is by extending its Military Discount Program for the entire month of May the program is available to all 21 million U.S. During World War II, the president of Chevrolet served in the Army as a lieutenant general, and GM factories helped to manufacture plane engines, vehicles and armaments. Details about the differences between the special-edition option package and the concept have yet to be revealed.Ĭhevrolet has a long tradition of supporting the U.S. That Special Ops Silverado was technically a concept, but then Chevy announced that it would go into production later this year. We first saw the Special Ops Edition at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show and then again at the Army-Navy football game in December 2015. May is Military Appreciation Month, and Chevrolet is celebrating in two ways.įirst, Chevy is donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Special Ops Edition to the Navy SEAL Museum and its foundation. ![]() ( Editor's note: we have updated the photography on 5/10, providing more accurate images of what the production truck will look like.)
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