Chevrolet, as a division of General Motors, is recalling roughly 600,000 vehicles equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine due to the potential risk of engine failure.
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General Motors (GM) is recalling a whopping nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential engine malfunction after a few components were found to have manufacturing defects that could cause the engines to fail.
These defective components can lead to engine damage and eventual failure, notably escalating the risk of accidents, particularly if they happen while driving. Way harsh, right?
The recalled vehicles all feature 6.2-liter V8 gas engines and consist of the 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL.
GM has been pretty frank about the situation, stating that the safety and satisfaction of their customers are top priorities. They're working hard to address this problem ASAP.
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These vehicles were built between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.
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The recall report mentioned by GM revealed about a dozen "alleged crashes" and the same number of "alleged injuries" in the U.S. Most of these supposed injuries were either minor or didn't involve physical harm.
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Letters notifying owners of the recalled vehicles will be sent out on June 9. To rectify the issue, affected vehicles will need to undergo a dealership inspection, with engines being repaired or replaced as necessary. Once passed, they'll receive a fresh dose of higher-viscosity oil, a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert—all at no additional cost to the owners.
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According to the recall report, the automaker resolved the issues with the crankshafts and connecting rods in production by implementing "manufacturing improvements" around June 1 of the previous year.
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Notably, the recall encompasses about 721,000 vehicles globally, including those in the U.S[5]. GM's vehicle brands include Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac[6]. In the U.S., the company sold 2.7 million vehicles in 2022, marking a 4% increase from 2021[6].
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Sources:1. NHTSA - General Motors Recalls Certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Vehicles, Certain 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Vehicles, Certain 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Vehicles, Certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles, Certain 2023-2024 GMC Yukon Vehicles, and Certain 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Vehicles Due to Potential Engine Failure - Recall Alert2. ConsumerAffairs - 2021 and 2022 GM vehicles experiencing Engine Failure issues3. MMG Podcast Network - "Cadillac and Chevrolet SUVs recalled, Engine issues force EV6's to park themselves: LIVE" (episode 1058) [Website accessible via YouTube or Podbean]4. The Carolina Clunker - "GM turns to the past: Cadillac to introduces a new version of the Escalade for 2024" (May 2023) [Website accessible via Google]5. ConsumerAffairs - GM recalls more than 720,000 vehicles, issues including engine failure (June 2023) [Website accessible via Google]6. Forbes - General Motors Has A Strong Year With 2.7 Million Vehicles Sold In The U.S. (January 2023) [Website accessible via Google]
- The recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles by General Motors (GM) in 2023 involves models with 6.2-liter V8 gas engines, including the 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Yukon, and GMC Yukon XL.
- The global recall, which encompasses about 721,000 vehicles, was triggered by potential engine failures due to manufacturing defects in certain components, such as crankshafts and connecting rods.
- In the U.S., the Finance industry has been closely monitoring the situation, with the transportation sector also impacted, as the engine malfunction poses a significant risk of accidents.
- The automotive industry, particularly in 2023, has been grappling with technology-related issues, and this recall further highlights the need for manufacturing improvements to ensure the safety and satisfaction of customers.
- As GM works to address the problem, the industry is focusing on the role of viscosity in engine performance, as the vehicles' engines will need higher-viscosity oil, new oil fill caps, oil filter replacements, and updated owner's manuals to rectify the issue.
