General Motors Recalls Nearly 600,000 Vehicles Over Engine Failure Risks
GM recalls 597,630 vehicles due to manufacturing defects in engine components that may cause failure, raising safety concerns for affected drivers.
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General Motors has announced a recall affecting 597,630 vehicles, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models, due to potential engine failures linked to manufacturing defects in V8 engines. The affected models have been reported to experience issues like knocking noises and loss of propulsion. GM emphasizes that the likelihood of defects is approximately 3%. Dealers are set to inspect and repair or replace engines free of charge, with notifications to owners starting on June 9. The company has documented over 28,000 incidents, including crashes and injuries related to these defects, although most injuries were non-physical.
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The models affected include the 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL.
The cause is linked to manufacturing defects in internal engine components, such as connecting rods and crankshafts.
Dealerships will inspect the engines and repair or replace them as needed. For unaffected engines, a higher-viscosity oil will be used.
Yes, GM has documented over 28,000 incidents related to the engine defects, including crashes and injuries.
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