Major US Car Brand Recalls 600,000 Vehicles—Is Yours On The List?

Newsweek

30-04-2025

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General Motors is recalling close to 600,000 vehicles from its Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC lines due to a serious engine defect that could cause significant damage or complete engine failure.
What to know
In a safety notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24, GM disclosed that the recall affects a total of 597,630 vehicles. That figure includes approximately 126,027 Cadillacs, 174,208 Chevrolets, and 297,395 GMC vehicles.
According to the notice, the affected vehicles may have defective connecting rods or crankshaft components in the engine. These key parts could suffer from manufacturing flaws, potentially leading to internal damage or even a complete engine breakdown.
Newsweek has reached out to GM for comment.
Why it matters
This is one of the largest GM recalls in recent years tied specifically to engine components—highlighting how a single part defect can ripple across multiple brands and models.
General Motors has identified 28,102 complaints or incidents in the U.S. involving engine failures in the affected vehicles between April 2021 and February 2025, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of these, 14,332 reports involved a loss of propulsion.
The 2024 GMC Yukon is among the models affected in the latest recall.
The 2024 GMC Yukon is among the models affected in the latest recall.
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The investigation also documented 12 crashes, 12 injuries, and 42 fires. However, the underlying causes were not always determined, and all reported injuries were classified as either minor or nonphysical, with most unrelated to crashes.
Is my vehicle affected? Full list of GM car recalls
The recall affects vehicles that are equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine, including the following models:
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade
2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban
2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500
2021-2024 GMC Yukon
2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL
How do I know if my car is being recalled?
Drivers who want to check whether their vehicle, parts, or accessories are under recall can enter their details into the NHTSA's official recall database.
Owners of the affected models can bring their vehicles to any Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC dealership for a free engine inspection. If needed, the engine will be repaired or replaced at no cost. Vehicles that pass inspection will receive, free of charge, a new oil fill cap, high-viscosity oil, a replacement oil filter, and an updated owner's manual.
Notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on June 9, 2025. For further details, owners can contact Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782, referencing recall number N252494000.
Before the engine fails, affected drivers may notice warning signs such as loud knocking or banging sounds, the check engine light illuminating, or performance issues like reduced power or sluggish acceleration.