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General Motors has issued a major recall impacting nearly 600,000 vehicles following widespread complaints of engine problems.
History Behind the Recall
The issue centers around GM’s 6.2-liter V8 gas engines (RPO L87), where internal engine components may fail due to manufacturing defects. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has linked the problem to rod bearing damage caused by sediment contamination and out-of-spec crankshaft components, which can cause loss of propulsion or even engine fires.
So far, GM has received more than 28,000 incident reports, including over 14,000 cases of power loss, 12 injuries, 12 crashes, and 42 fire allegations, mostly confined to the engine bay.
Which Vehicles Are Affected
The recall affects a wide range of full-size GM trucks and SUVs equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. Specifically, the following models built between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024, are included:
- Cadillac Escalade (2021–2024) – 79,747 units
- Cadillac Escalade ESV (2021–2024) – 46,280 units
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2021–2024) – 107,244 units
- Chevrolet Suburban (2021–2024) – 22,162 units
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2021–2024) – 44,802 units
- GMC Sierra 1500 (2021–2024) – 153,630 units
- GMC Yukon (2021–2024) – 82,832 units
- GMC Yukon XL (2021–2024) – 60,933 units
All affected vehicles share the same powertrain platform and supplier batch that may have introduced contaminated or improperly machined crankshaft components.
What Owners Need to Do Next
Owners will be notified by mail starting June 9, 2025. Dealers will inspect affected engines and determine if they require repairs or full engine replacement. Vehicles that pass inspection will receive:
- A switch to higher viscosity oil
- A new oil fill cap
- A revised oil filter
- An updated owner’s manual insert
All repairs will be conducted free of charge under recall codes N252494000, N252494001, or N252494002. Owners can also check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm eligibility.
How GM Drivers Can Take Back Control
While this recall has been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.
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