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Miami Herald
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
GM sued over pickups, SUVs recalled for engine issues
General Motors Co. is being sued for fraud after the Detroit automaker recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs for potential engine failure this year. Lawyers for seven plaintiffs on Tuesday asked the U.S. Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania to grant class-action status to the suit, which seeks financial compensation for consumers who bought the affected vehicles. Recalled vehicles were 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and, Yukon XLs, and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM's 6.2-liter V-8 L87 engine. In response to a request from The Detroit News, GM spokesperson Bill Grotz said: "It's our policy to not comment on pending litigation." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned that "failure or malfunction of the engine results in loss of motive power of the vehicle, which may lead to an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or property damage." GM recommended that dealers inspect and fix the engines of the affected vehicles, if necessary. For vehicles with engines that passed inspection, drivers were told to use a thicker oil, which the plaintiffs allege makes the SUVs and pickups less fuel-efficient and therefore more expensive to own. "Thus, as the result of the underlying defect and GM's recall remedy, owners are presented with two bad options: do nothing and risk catastrophic engine failure or get the recall and pay hundreds of dollars more for gasoline," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in the filing. The defect and decreased fuel efficiency "has and will continue to depreciate the resale value" of the vehicles, lawyers wrote. NHTSA launched an investigation into the GM vehicles in January after receiving complaints of an engine rod bearing failure leading to engine seizure or breach of the engine block by the rod. A report has not yet been released. An internal GM investigation found more than 28,000 complaints or incidents possibly related to the L87 engine failure between April 2021 and February 2025, according to a separate recall report by NHTSA. GM identified 12 crashes potentially related to the engine issue, none of which were serious. The plaintiffs claim GM kept information about the defect from buyers and unjustly profited from concealing the issue. They're suing under both federal and several state consumer protection laws. "These class vehicles, when sold or leased and at all times thereafter, contained a serious engine defect that can lead to catastrophic engine failure and attendant safety risks," according to the lawsuit. "The class vehicles were therefore not merchantable, not fit for the ordinary purpose for which vehicles are used, and did not conform to the promises or affirmations of fact made on their labels." Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
The Advertiser
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
GM will replace faulty Chevrolet Silverado V8s in Australia
General Motors has confirmed it's voluntarily recalling Chevrolet Silverado 1500s powered by its 'L87' V8 due to a defect that has resulted in engine failures, with 9451 vehicles impacted in Australia.
West Australian
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
GM will replace faulty Chevrolet Silverado V8s in Australia
General Motors has confirmed it's voluntarily recalling Chevrolet Silverado 1500s powered by its 'L87' V8 due to a defect that has resulted in engine failures, with 9451 vehicles impacted in Australia. The global recall campaign involves not only 2021-24 Silverado 1500s sold in our market with the naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8, but also certain Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, and GMC Sierra 1500 models sold in other markets. In all, a total of 721,000 GM vehicles are impacted by the global recall. It doesn't affect 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models, nor does it affect the new GMC Yukon Denali for which local deliveries are starting imminently. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'GM discovered supplier manufacturing quality issues with the connecting rods and crankshafts used in certain vehicles within the affected population. While some L87 engines are affected, others are not,' said a spokesperson for General Motors. 'The defect can lead to engine bearing damage, and some engines can fail as a result. For this reason, GM has voluntarily elected to recall vehicles that are at elevated risk of engine damage. 'GM will replace or repair engines that fail an initial inspection and provide owners of vehicles that pass the inspection with additional protection against this condition. Engines that pass inspection will receive an oil change to a higher viscosity [thicker] oil. 'These vehicles will receive a new oil fill cap and an insert for the owner's manual will be provided designating the recommended oil. 'GM will also implement a special coverage program to provide additional warranty coverage for this condition in vehicles that pass inspection and receive the higher viscosity oil. 'Other vehicles that do not pass inspection will undergo engine repair or replacement. 'We are not recommending owners of affected vehicles take any interim precautions. Drivers may be alerted to an issue with their engine prior to failure either from knocking, banging, or other unusual engine noises or from illumination of the check engine light, or both. 'Drivers may also experience a no-start condition or notice engine hesitation, high RPMs, abnormal shifting or reduced propulsion prior to engine failure. 'The condition has no impact on braking operation and does not cause an abrupt vehicle stop, allowing the driver to coast down and manoueuvre safely to the side of the road. '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.' GM told GM Authority the company has addressed issues with the engine for model year 2025 (MY25) vehicles. 'A series of crankshaft and connecting rod manufacturing improvements implemented on or before June 1st, 2024, addressed contamination and quality issues,' a spokesperson told the publication. 'Model-year 2025 vehicles were built after these improvements and are not included in the recall.' A report by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found complainants had experienced a bearing failure resulting in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod, and that there was 'no detectability prior to the failure'. Of the 597,630 US-market vehicles included in its safety recall report, NHTSA estimated three per cent had the defect. It said an engine teardown analysis found 'rod-bearing damage from sediment on connecting rods and crankshaft-oil galleries and out of specification crankshaft dimensions and surface finish'. Some owners on the Australian Silverado 1500 GMSV Complaints group on Facebook have reported their engines replaced on condition of signing a non-disclosure agreement. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Silverado 1500
7NEWS
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
GM will replace faulty Chevrolet Silverado V8s in Australia
General Motors has confirmed it's voluntarily recalling Chevrolet Silverado 1500s powered by its 'L87' V8 due to a defect that has resulted in engine failures, with 9451 vehicles impacted in Australia. The global recall campaign involves not only 2021-24 Silverado 1500s sold in our market with the naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8, but also certain Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, and GMC Sierra 1500 models sold in other markets. In all, a total of 721,000 GM vehicles are impacted by the global recall. It doesn't affect 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models, nor does it affect the new GMC Yukon Denali for which local deliveries are starting imminently. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'GM discovered supplier manufacturing quality issues with the connecting rods and crankshafts used in certain vehicles within the affected population. While some L87 engines are affected, others are not,' said a spokesperson for General Motors. 'The defect can lead to engine bearing damage, and some engines can fail as a result. For this reason, GM has voluntarily elected to recall vehicles that are at elevated risk of engine damage. 'GM will replace or repair engines that fail an initial inspection and provide owners of vehicles that pass the inspection with additional protection against this condition. Engines that pass inspection will receive an oil change to a higher viscosity [thicker] oil. 'These vehicles will receive a new oil fill cap and an insert for the owner's manual will be provided designating the recommended oil. 'GM will also implement a special coverage program to provide additional warranty coverage for this condition in vehicles that pass inspection and receive the higher viscosity oil. 'Other vehicles that do not pass inspection will undergo engine repair or replacement. 'We are not recommending owners of affected vehicles take any interim precautions. Drivers may be alerted to an issue with their engine prior to failure either from knocking, banging, or other unusual engine noises or from illumination of the check engine light, or both. 'Drivers may also experience a no-start condition or notice engine hesitation, high RPMs, abnormal shifting or reduced propulsion prior to engine failure. 'The condition has no impact on braking operation and does not cause an abrupt vehicle stop, allowing the driver to coast down and manoueuvre safely to the side of the road. '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.' GM told GM Authority the company has addressed issues with the engine for model year 2025 (MY25) vehicles. 'A series of crankshaft and connecting rod manufacturing improvements implemented on or before June 1st, 2024, addressed contamination and quality issues,' a spokesperson told the publication. 'Model-year 2025 vehicles were built after these improvements and are not included in the recall.' A report by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found complainants had experienced a bearing failure resulting in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod, and that there was 'no detectability prior to the failure'. Of the 597,630 US-market vehicles included in its safety recall report, NHTSA estimated three per cent had the defect. It said an engine teardown analysis found 'rod-bearing damage from sediment on connecting rods and crankshaft-oil galleries and out of specification crankshaft dimensions and surface finish'. Some owners on the Australian Silverado 1500 GMSV Complaints group on Facebook have reported their engines replaced on condition of signing a non-disclosure agreement.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
GM will replace faulty Chevrolet Silverado V8s in Australia
General Motors has confirmed it's voluntarily recalling Chevrolet Silverado 1500s powered by its 'L87' V8 due to a defect that has resulted in engine failures, with 9451 vehicles impacted in Australia. The global recall campaign involves not only 2021-24 Silverado 1500s sold in our market with the naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8, but also certain Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, and GMC Sierra 1500 models sold in other markets. In all, a total of 721,000 GM vehicles are impacted by the global recall. It doesn't affect 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models, nor does it affect the new GMC Yukon Denali for which local deliveries are starting imminently. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'GM discovered supplier manufacturing quality issues with the connecting rods and crankshafts used in certain vehicles within the affected population. While some L87 engines are affected, others are not,' said a spokesperson for General Motors. 'The defect can lead to engine bearing damage, and some engines can fail as a result. For this reason, GM has voluntarily elected to recall vehicles that are at elevated risk of engine damage. 'GM will replace or repair engines that fail an initial inspection and provide owners of vehicles that pass the inspection with additional protection against this condition. Engines that pass inspection will receive an oil change to a higher viscosity [thicker] oil. 'These vehicles will receive a new oil fill cap and an insert for the owner's manual will be provided designating the recommended oil. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'GM will also implement a special coverage program to provide additional warranty coverage for this condition in vehicles that pass inspection and receive the higher viscosity oil. 'Other vehicles that do not pass inspection will undergo engine repair or replacement. 'We are not recommending owners of affected vehicles take any interim precautions. Drivers may be alerted to an issue with their engine prior to failure either from knocking, banging, or other unusual engine noises or from illumination of the check engine light, or both. 'Drivers may also experience a no-start condition or notice engine hesitation, high RPMs, abnormal shifting or reduced propulsion prior to engine failure. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'The condition has no impact on braking operation and does not cause an abrupt vehicle stop, allowing the driver to coast down and manoueuvre safely to the side of the road. '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.' GM told GM Authority the company has addressed issues with the engine for model year 2025 (MY25) vehicles. 'A series of crankshaft and connecting rod manufacturing improvements implemented on or before June 1st, 2024, addressed contamination and quality issues,' a spokesperson told the publication. 'Model-year 2025 vehicles were built after these improvements and are not included in the recall.' Source: Facebook Credit: CarExpert A report by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found complainants had experienced a bearing failure resulting in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod, and that there was 'no detectability prior to the failure'. Of the 597,630 US-market vehicles included in its safety recall report, NHTSA estimated three per cent had the defect. It said an engine teardown analysis found 'rod-bearing damage from sediment on connecting rods and crankshaft-oil galleries and out of specification crankshaft dimensions and surface finish'. Some owners on the Australian Silverado 1500 GMSV Complaints group on Facebook have reported their engines replaced on condition of signing a non-disclosure agreement. MORE: Everything Chevrolet Silverado 1500
