GM remembers almost 600,000 vans and SUVs over threat of engine failure

Basic Motors is recalling 597,630 of its full-size U.S. vans and SUVs as a result of the automobiles’ V8 engines can fail with out warning, elevating the chance of a crash. 

Manufacturing defects within the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine elements “can result in engine harm and engine failure,” in accordance with paperwork posted Tuesday by the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration. No warning indicators are listed. 

The recall comes amid an investigation by U.S. auto security regulators following experiences of engine failure in GM automobiles, together with the corporate’s best-selling Silverado. The NHTSA in January mentioned it was investigating an estimated 877,710 automobiles after receiving 39 complaints from customers of GM automobiles outfitted with L87 V8 engines.

GM manufactures the L87 6-Liter V8 engine at its meeting websites in Tonawanda, New York; Spring Hill, Tennessee; and St. Catharines, Ontario.

The recall contains the next V8-engine fashions:

• 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV;
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe;
• GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL 

To repair the issue, sellers will examine the engine for restore or substitute freed from cost, GM states within the recall. Proprietor notification letters might be mailed June 9, 2025. 

Homeowners might contact Cadillac customer support at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer support at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer support at 1-800-462-8782. 

GM’s quantity for this recall is N252494000.

Homeowners may additionally contact the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration Car Security Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov. NHTSA’s quantity for the recall is 25V-274.

GM  in November recalled almost 462,000 diesel-engine SUVs and pickup vans in the usbecause of a defective transmission management valve that might fail and trigger the rear wheels to lock up.