The lawsuit over the 5.3-liter Vortec V8 was limited to engines from 2010 to 2014, with that last year marking the introduction of the Vortec's replacement, the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8.

The Vortec engine brought a modernized version of the legendary Chevy small-block V8 to GM trucks and SUVs. Here's how to get the best and avoid the worst.

While GM's LS series became well-known for its performance, and the go-to engine for insane engine-swap builds, the 5.3-liter Ecotec3 can be called the V8 for the masses.