GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs
Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the GM 4.3L V6 diesel engine family.
All Verified Part Numbers for GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87)
The following 8 common-rail injector assemblies are calibrated for this engine family. Click any SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.
Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated High-Speed Digital Flow Control SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product Detail| Part Number (SKU) | Primary OE Reference | Control Valve | Nozzle Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12658480, 12672535, 12688607 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 0261520464, 12688607, 12674703 | Integrated High-Speed Digital Flow Control Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12698484, 12661031, 217-3445 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12658481, 12641740, 12674508 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12659935, 12642287, 12677002 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12623116, 12656932, 12668390 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12668652, 12656932, 12692224 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 12688609, GDP110, HPP0049 | Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail |
Verified Vehicle Compatibility
| Make / Manufacturer | Vehicle Model & Platform | Engine Specification | Model Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 5.3L | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2020 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 6.2L | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2020 |
| Cadillac | Escalade 6.2L | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2015-2020 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2024 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2024 |
| Cadillac | Escalade | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2015-2024 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 / Tahoe / Suburban | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2021 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 / Yukon | GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) | 2014-2021 |
Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol
Strict torque compliance is mandatory on GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:
- Hold-down clamp bolt: 12 N·m + 45° (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
- High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
- Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
After fitting replacement injectors on GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.
Technical Diagnostics FAQ for GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87)
What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87)?
The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.
Can sister SKUs within the GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) family be interchanged?
Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.
Which specific Bosch injectors fit the GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) engine?
The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the GM 4.3L V6 & 5.3L / 6.2L EcoTec3 Gen V V8 (LV3 / L83 / L84 / L86 / L87) engine family are:
- Bosch 12668390 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12658480, 12672535, 12688607, 12697965) — Control Valve: Integrated Pulse-Width Modulated Spill Valve Solenoid,
- Bosch 12698944 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 0261520464, 12688607, 12674703, 12669488, 12658480, 12641740, 0261520465) — Control Valve: Integrated High-Speed Digital Flow Control Solenoid,
- Bosch 12638824 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12698484, 12661031, 217-3445, FJ1217, 12672368) —
- Bosch 12692511 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12658481, 12641740, 12674508, HM10043, HPP0027, GDP114) —
- Bosch 12694551 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12659935, 12642287, 12677002, HM10041, GDP105, HPP0021, 217-3445) —
- Bosch 12668649 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12623116, 12656932, 12668390, FJ1217, 842-12384, 12698484) —
- Bosch 12692223 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12668652, 12656932, 12692224, FJ1217, 12684125) —
- Bosch 12698485 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 12688609, GDP110, HPP0049) —