Two best-selling US cars receive urgent 'engine failure' recall
More than half a million drivers need to bring their vehicles back to the dealership. General Motors (GM) is recalling nearly 600,000 US SUVs and trucks due to engine issues, including some of its best-selling models. The Detroit automaker recalled 2021 through 2024 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 gas engines.
The Silverado was America's third best-selling vehicle in 2024. The Tahoe also made the top 50 list last year . The recall does not include any 2025 model year products because of a factory floor retooling, GM confirmed. But the cars have a dangerous defect that has potentially led to multiple collisions.
The company says the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure. 'It was scary as hell,' Gary Johnson, a GMC Sierra driver who experienced engine issues on the highway, told Minnesota-based ABC affiliate KSTP . He said he was driving at 65 mph when his truck's power abruptly ceased. 'I am going to be honest, I am just beside myself,' he said.
Vehicles that pass inspection will be provided a higher viscosity oil, which will also require a new oil fill cap and an oil filter replacement. 'The safety and satisfaction of our customers are the highest priorities for the entire GM team, and we're working to address this matter as quickly as possible,' a GM spokesperson said. The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an inquiry into more than 877,000 GM trucks and SUVs after receiving complaints about engine failures.
GM's recall is the latest safety pullback for American drivers. So far, Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Chrysler have issued the most product retrievals. Ford has issued the most recalls with 44 product safety boards posted this year, including March recalls on the Maverick pickup and April callbacks for the Bronco Sport and the Escape .
Volkswagen has also issued several recalls on some of its most popular vehicles this year. The German automaker recalled the VW Atlas and Atlas Sport and issued separate safety boards for most of its 2021 lineup of Audi vehicles.
However, Tesla received the most media coverage for their Cybertruck recall. Social media pages went viral with Cybertruck drivers showing metal panels of their electric pickup's exoskeleton falling off.
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