GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over risk of engine failure
General Motors is issuing a recall of 597,630 of its full-size U.S. trucks and SUVs due to potential engine failure, which could lead to a crash. The recall is a result of manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components, which can cause engine damage and failure without warning. This recall follows an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into reports of engine failure in GM vehicles, including the popular Silverado model.
The affected vehicles include the 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, as well as GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL models. GM manufactures the L87 6-Liter V8 engine at its assembly sites in Tonawanda, New York; Spring Hill, Tennessee; and St. Catharines, Ontario.
To address the issue, GM dealers will inspect the engine for repair or replacement at no cost to the owners. Notification letters will be sent out on June 9, 2025. Owners can contact Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC customer service for more information. The recall number for this issue is N252494000.
In addition to this recall, GM previously recalled nearly 462,000 diesel-engine SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. due to a faulty transmission control valve that could cause the rear wheels to lock up.
For more information on this recall, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov. The NHTSA recall number for this issue is 25V-274.
Anne Marie D. Lee, an editor for CBS MoneyWatch, covers various topics including personal finance, the workplace, travel, and social media. Her expertise shines through in her detailed reporting on important safety recalls in the automotive industry.
