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.
The recall comes amid an investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators following reports of engine failure in GM vehicles, including the company's best-selling Silverado.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over risk of engine failure
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When asked why owner notification wouldn't start until June 9, GM maintained that it was “common to require time” to both confirm mailing lists for registered owners and ensure that dealers are prepared.
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars
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GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
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The automaker counts Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac among its vehicle brands.
GM recalls nearly 600K vehicles with 6.2L V8 over risk of possible engine failure
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Summary
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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