Another is playing out to road drivers, as nearly 600,000 American-made vehicles are being recalled for catastrophic engine failures.
General Motors, which received a $49.5 billion taxpayer bailout during the Obama administration, is now admitting manufacturing defects in popular trucks and SUVs that many hardworking Americans depend on daily.
GM announced it is pulling from the market approximately 600,000 vehicles in the United States equipped with 6.2L V8 gas engines due to potentially dangerous engine defects.
The massive recall includes 2021-2024 models of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL.
The critical issue involves manufacturing defects in the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components that could lead to complete engine failure without warning.
This inconvenience and safety hazard has already resulted in 12 crashes and 12 injuries reported in the United States.
GM’s regulatory filings reveal a staggering 28,102 field complaints in the U.S. related to these engine failures.
Car owners should look for warning signs, such as knocking or banging sounds from the engine, illumination of the check engine light, and performance issues such as abnormal shifting or reduced propulsion.
These issues could indicate an impending catastrophic engine failure, leaving families stranded or worse.
The timing of this pull raises serious questions about quality control at the company that American taxpayers saved from bankruptcy.
Despite claiming to have resolved the manufacturing issues in June of last year, the company closed three separate investigations into these engine problems since 2022 before finally admitting to the widespread defect.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its own investigation in January, examining 877,710 GM cars after numerous engine failure reports.
Meanwhile, owner notification letters will not be mailed until June 9, 2025, leaving many drivers unknowingly at risk for weeks.
Affected drivers can have their engines inspected at Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC dealerships, where repairs or replacements will be performed free of charge.
Automobiles passing inspection will receive a new oil fill cap, higher-viscosity oil, oil filter replacement, and an update to the owner’s manual.
This pull affects vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024, and extends beyond U.S. borders. Globally, approximately 721,000 are included in the recall effort.
For American families who rely on these vehicles daily, this recall represents yet another burden on hardworking citizens who deserve better from a company that was saved with their tax dollars.
Owners can verify if their car is affected by checking the NHTSA recall database using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or by contacting customer service from the respective brands.
