Massive carmaker recalls over 600,000 trucks & SUVs due to risk of engine failure – check all the impacted models
A HUGE US carmaker is recalling over half a million vehicles.
The warning is due to fears of faulty
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General Motors is recalling almost 600,000 cars
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The defect could cause engine failure
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These are all models which are equipped with a 6.2 litre
The recall covers a total of 597,630 vehicles.
This is comprised of 126,027
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The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have
These could cause engine damage and even
There are some warning signs to alert drivers that their engine may be about to conk out.
These may include a
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There could also be other
Car models being recalled by GM
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade - 79,747 recalled
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV - 46,280 recalled
2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 107,244 recalled
2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban - 22,162 recalled
2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe - 44,802 recalled
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 - 153,630 recalled
2021-2024 GMC Yukon - 82,832 recalled
2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL - 60,933 recalled
Owners of the models mentioned above in the
General Motors urgently recalls 800k cars after terrified driver's engine abruptly stops on the highway
Here, they will be offered an engine
Vehicles that pass inspections will be able to receive a new oil filler cap, higher viscosity oil, oil
The recall notice was first issued on April 24, and was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the
It estimates that 3% of all vehicles being recalled may have the disastrous
This comes to a worrying estimated total of 17,929 cars being deemed to be at risk of
The notice states: "Manufacturing records were used to determine vehicles equipped with the 6.2L V8 gas engine (RPO L87) built within the suspect manufacturing
"Engine teardown analysis identified two primary root causes, both of which are attributable to supplier manufacturing and
"(1) Rod-bearing damage from sediment on connecting rods and crankshaft-oil
"(2) Out of specification crankshaft dimensions and surface
"If the engine fails during vehicle
"Vehicles outside of this window and vehicles equipped with other engines are not included in this recall."
Notification
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Owners of the models mentioned above in the recall notice are advised to take their vehicles to a Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealership
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