DMAX Ltd. is a subsidiary of General Motors, LLC. The redesigned Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel offered on GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado HD pick-up trucks, offers more horsepower and torque than ever — an SAE-certified 445 horsepower (332 kW) and net 910 lb.-ft. (1,234 Nm) — to enable easier, more confident hauling and trailering. The redesigned turbo-diesel’s performance is quieter and smoother, for greater refinement, reducing engine noise at idle by 38 percent.
| Location | 3100 Dryden Rd Moraine, Ohio. 45439 United States |
| Year Opened | 1999 |
| Facility Size | 584,000 square foot facility |
Employee Information
| Total | Approximately 800 |
| Union Local | IUE-CWA Local 755 |
The Duramax History of Durability
With over 2 million Duramax diesel engines put into operation since its launch in 2000, no other automaker has as much diesel engine development experience for meeting the demands of the heavy-duty truck customer.
Facilities
Moraine Manufacturing Facility and outside Warehouse; Reliability offices in Michigan
Investments
$82 million announced December 2015 for future Duramax diesel engine-related productivity improvements, creating approximately 800 jobs over the next three years
$69 million investment announced on February 2008 for production of new 2010 Duramax 6.6-liter V8 diesel engine
$60 million investment announced February 2014 for production of the 2017 Duramax 6.6L V-8 diesel engine
Awards
DMAX Awards:
- JD Power 2014 Best in Segment Award
GM State Economic Impact
- State Wages: $715,453,660.04
- Income Tax: $25,197,357.09
What Makes Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 EngineGreat?
- Unique fuel injection system
- Reduces noise and emission levels
- Rigid block design reduces noise
- 397 h/p @ 3000 rpm
- 660 ft/lbs torque @ 1600 rpm
- Greater power and increased payload
- Each engine cycled through hot test
- Strict engine performance, diagnostics and function testing
- Eight (8) minute test cycle
