The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V274000·Announced 2026-12-04

Cadillac Escalade and other GM vehicles engine defect recall

General Motors recalls 2021-2024 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles with 6.2L engines due to connecting rod and crankshaft defects that may cause engine failure and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product with a structural engine defect that can cause failure and increase crash risk, but no injuries, deaths, or illnesses have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm are scored at most 3 (High).

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. The recall affects approximately 597,571 vehicles.

The connecting rod and crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects. These defects can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. The recall was initiated after a report was received on April 24, 2025.

Owners should contact their dealer. Dealers will inspect the engine and, as necessary, repair or replace it free of charge. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install an oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2025. Owners can contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Engine / Powertrain
Hazard
  • engine-failure
  • manufacturing-defect
  • crash-risk
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
  • SIERRA 1500
  • SILVERADO 1500
  • YUKON XL
  • SUBURBAN
  • ESCALADE ESV
  • YUKON
  • TAHOE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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