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Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) will not be available on certain 2021 model year Silverado 1500/Sierra 1500 pickups

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17 hours ago, f8l vnm said:

Sooooooo...are they going to give buyers a credit for false advertising on the MPG part who already bought theirs? 

???

 

Article says they are changing the economy label on the ones they build without the module to run afm/dfm.

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For those that do not like AFM/DFM, You will be able to buy certain 2021's without it....   2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups As promised, we want to continue to k

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Nobody is complaining about them taking it away, their applauding it.  If there is a complaint, it's that the 6.2 isn't included.

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This is great news! These will probably be the last all (8) all the time firing V-8's we get in a half ton stock from the factory. I wonder if the exhaust flaps will get deleted also? Aftermarket exha

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22 minutes ago, econometrics said:

As is asked previously in this thread, I wonder if this means the engines will still be built with all of the AFM/DFM assembly pieces, but they will just live in the engine "deactivated"? 


If so, I would not be so entirely sure that the engines will become more "problem-free"? 

 

I've had my 5.3L with DFM for two years. I like it. It's fun getting 28mpg on a long road trip. And though they say the MPG difference - on average - is just 1mpg less, I doubt that in certain applications of cruise.

I read it as just the module to run it will be gone -- but more than willing to hear more info. 

 

Can't imagine there is anyway they did full endurance testing on these engines with and without the mechanical parts to make dfm work.

Again, certainly interested in any more info/details available.

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31 minutes ago, redwngr said:

Can't imagine there is anyway they did full endurance testing on these engines with and without the mechanical parts to make dfm work.

Again, certainly interested in any more info/details available.

yeah, I think you're right. This was done on a computer / paper with the engineers, and quickly tested I'm sure. 

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18 hours ago, f8l vnm said:

Sooooooo...are they going to give buyers a credit for false advertising on the MPG part who already bought theirs? 

No, because the ones already out there have it, there is no false advertising. 

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There are AFM / DFM delete kits out that remove all the components and replace the valve lifters, rocker arms and valve cover. These factory parts are being changed often under warranty. So I’ll bet they are losing money big time on this..

Hopefully they are deleted.

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As is asked previously in this thread, I wonder if this means the engines will still be built with all of the AFM/DFM assembly pieces, but they will just live in the engine "deactivated"? 

If so, I would not be so entirely sure that the engines will become more "problem-free"? 
 
I've had my 5.3L with DFM for two years. I like it. It's fun getting 28mpg on a long road trip. And though they say the MPG difference - on average - is just 1mpg less, I doubt that in certain applications of cruise.

Yeah seems cool until you start having valve train issues and blown PCV valves.

Then you realize how bad the truck performs when you hit the gas..

Down shift twice, engage 8 cylinders, up shift once, clunk 3 times, then it finally accelerates..
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And the story continues to change...

 

The folks at gm-authority webite now reporting that some trucks still get DFM/AFM.  

 

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/03/here-are-the-2021-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-models-that-will-keep-afm-dfm/

 

Looks like the 10 speed 5.3 trucks will still have DFM, and the Custom Crew 4wd (with Custom max trailering) with the 6 speed still gets AFM

 

Checking the order guide, it appears that( so far at least)  the 6.2 still gets DFM. 

Trucks with AFM/DFM disabled will get RPO code "YK9    Not Equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management" .

 

 

Work Truck 5.3L V8 L82 6-speed automatic No AFM
Custom Crew Cab 4WD (with BD1 Custom Max Trailering Package) 5.3L V8 L82 6-speed automatic AFM
Custom (all other variants) 5.3L V8 L82 6-speed automatic No AFM
Custom Trail Boss 5.3L V8 L82 6-speed automatic No AFM
LT 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
RST 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
LT Trail Boss 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
High Country 2WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
High Country 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM

 

Sierra 5.3L V8 L82 6-speed automatic No AFM
SLE 2WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
SLE 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
SLE 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
Elevation 2WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
Elevation 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
Elevation 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
SLT 2WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
SLT 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
SLT 4WD (with PDT SLT Premium Plus Package) 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
SLT 4WD (with PDW Texas Edition SLT Premium Plus Package) 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
AT4 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
Denali 2WD 5.3L V8 L84 8-speed automatic No DFM
Denali 4WD 5.3L V8 L84 10-speed automatic DFM
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Weird. You would think they would keep the DFM on the A8 and skip the A10. IDK, I just figure that would keep the MPG closer having those 2 extra gears. 

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On 3/16/2021 at 6:10 PM, lmentzel said:

There are AFM / DFM delete kits out that remove all the components and replace the valve lifters, rocker arms and valve cover. These factory parts are being changed often under warranty. So I’ll bet they are losing money big time on this..

Hopefully they are deleted.

All they have to do is use the lifters and valley plate off the current 6.6l LT motor.

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waltchan Enthusiast

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What about 4.3L V6? This one has AFM too, and is this the only one available with AFM? That's a big difference in fuel economy here. Going from V6 AFM to V8 w/o AFM available for ordering. Pick one only.

 

I actually got up to 39.7 MPG before in V4 mode mostly from 4.3L V6. I was the OP of this thread:

 

Got up to 39.7 MPG on highway from Laughlin, NV to Los Angeles, CA...296.4 miles driving straight... - 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra - GM-Trucks.com

 

But that was in 2018 model last generation with RWD 3.24 axle instead of 3.42 today. The new 2019+ design will never reach up to 39.7 MPG, due to 3.42 today.

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MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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10 minutes ago, Atomicgrl said:

Where is the RPO code sticker located in a crew cab ?

There isn't one anymore, there is a sticker on the B-pillar with a QR square, you scan it and it will bring up your RPO codes.

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2 minutes ago, Atomicgrl said:

I found it....Thank you 

 

I was going to say, I can run a build sheet for you if need be.

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