Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
597,571
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-24
Owners notified
2025-06-18
Defect description
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Safety risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.
Safety risk
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
OEM will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2024. Owners may contact OEM customer service at 1-800-810-7252.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
148
9,997 mi
Power train
95
10,900 mi
Electrical system
41
10,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
22
—
Unknown or other
22
—
Engine and engine cooling
18
13,500 mi
Steering
11
700 mi
Vehicle speed control
11
7,000 mi
Service brakes
9
—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings
8
—
Structure: body
8
—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
3,800 mi
Seat belts
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
4,000 mi
Tires
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
3,800 mi
The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA26005Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Engine
EA25007Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
