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GM Trucks and SUVs Engine May Fail
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Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V274000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical |
| Vehicles covered | 32 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks and SUVs with a 6.2L V8 gas engine may have manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. These defects can damage the engine and cause it to fail.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer, or call Cadillac at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
3. The dealer will inspect the engine and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V274000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (32)
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Who to contact
Cadillac — official Cadillac recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-8006
Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-222-1020
GMC — official GMC recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-462-8782
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.