GM recalls nearly 600K vehicles due to potential engine failure

GM recall overview:

• Who: General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles, including Cadillac Escalade SUVs and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.
• Why: GM is initiating the recall due to potential manufacturing defects in engine parts that could lead to engine failure. This GM engine failure recall is significant for affected vehicle owners.
• Where: The recall is effective in the United States.

General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to potential engine issues. 

The GM recall affects vehicles such as model year 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade SUVs, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks, and more, all equipped with 6.2-liter V8 engines. The issue stems from possible manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and crankshaft engine parts.

The recall was announced on April 24 following a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ID 25V-274. 

According to the report, the defective engine components could increase the risk of a crash if the engine fails while the vehicle is in motion.

“The connecting rod ‘and/or’ crankshaft engine parts ‘may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure,'” the automaker’s report stated.

Drivers should monitor for engine warning signs, recall says

The GM recall notice advises vehicle owners to be vigilant for any warning signs of engine trouble, such as unusual noises or performance issues. 

If such signs are detected, drivers are urged to stop using the vehicle and contact a GM dealer immediately.

“The risk of a crash is heightened if engine failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven,” the recall notice says.

GM is proactively addressing the issue by notifying affected vehicle owners and providing instructions on how to proceed. The company is offering free inspections and repairs to rectify the potential defects in the engine components. 

Owners of the affected models are encouraged to schedule a service appointment with their local GM dealer to have their vehicles inspected and repaired if necessary.

For more information about the GM engine failure recall, consumers can visit the official GM website. The recall notice also provides detailed instructions on how to identify if a vehicle is part of the recall.

General Motors says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the GM recall so far. However, a class action filed in February alleges that GM has been aware of the engine defect since at least 2022, and likely prior to 2022.

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