LD5 Factory-verified

Chevrolet · Regular Production Option

231ci 3.8L Buick V6 (base 1978; CA base later)

Years 1978–82 Models 3 Factory citations 6

Also described as 231ci 3.8L 2-bbl Buick V6231ci 3.8L Buick V6

Documented applications

  • 1980–1981 Factory-verified

    California

    GM Heritage factory kit — 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, p.45.
    GM Heritage factory kit — 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, p.6.
  • 1978–1982 Factory-verified
    GM Heritage factory kit — 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, p.58.
    GM Heritage factory kit — 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, p.26.
  • 1978–1980 Factory-verified

    CA/high-altitude V6 through 1979; only engine option in 1980

    GM Heritage factory kit — 1978 Chevrolet Monza, p.40.
    GM Heritage factory kit — 1980 Chevrolet Monza, p.21.

This page aggregates every documented appearance of LD5 in the Chevrolet reference. Confidence and citations are shown per application — the same code can be better documented in one year than another.