GM 6.2L V8 connecting rods and crankshafts may have manufacturing defects
General Motors is recalling certain 2021-2024 Escalade, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 engines because connecting rod or crankshaft defects can cause engine failure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: connecting rod and crankshaft defects are structural engine faults, and the source states they can lead to engine failure.
Plain-English summary
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. About 597,571 units are potentially affected.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
NHTSA states that engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the engine and, as necessary, repair or replace it. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter and update the owner's manual. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, YUKON XL
- Brand
- CADILLAC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine
- Affected units
- 597,571
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (8)
- ESCALADE ESV
- ESCALADE
- SUBURBAN
- YUKON XL
- SIERRA 1500
- TAHOE
- YUKON
- SILVERADO 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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