In the constantly changing its plans for future products and engines, GM has frozen its proposed new Duramax V8 diesel engine to its range of pick-ups and full-size SUV. A modern engine that was to replace the 6.6 Duramax that will remain in production.

If the diesel is still limited presence on the global market, it is now a preferred choice on the ranges of large pick-ups, especially on Heavy Duty models for professionals. The new 4.5 V8 Duramax engine, which brought a few innovations in particular for the design of the entire cylinder head / intake channels and exhaust. More modern than the current block, it was advertised as more economical, but also more flexible and more enjoyable by a sharp reduction in vibration. All these benefits were to make a choice, including the standard models of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.

GM so far does nothing for the future of this engine. The project can resume with a planned start of production a year later, but the assignment of the rights of this engine is also planned.

This cancellation allows for savings and refocus the activities of engine design on small engines for new models are more compact. The engine should start production in 2010 at the plant in Tonawanda

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