How many catalytic converters are equipped on a stock 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 Liter V6 base model.

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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BOOMER1979
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I looked underneath the truck and could only locate one catalytic converter, however everything I've been able to find online says that there are supposed to be two. The truck is absolutely stock, so how many should there be?
Dec 14, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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There should be 2 catalytic converter on this truck here is a diagram below and video to help you see what they should look like.

https://youtu.be/CORe9JyrexI

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Dec 14, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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