GM recalls Sierra, Silverado trucks that may stall

GM recalls Sierra, Silverado trucks that may stall

April 7, 2026 Bojan Popic , ,

Warren, MI – April 7, 2026 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Chevrolet and GMC brands, is recalling 11,787 pickup trucks that may lose power while driving. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 – 2026 GMC Sierra 3500
  • 2025 – 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Recall summary

The affected trucks have dual fuel tanks for extended range – a primary at the front and a secondary one behind it. Due to a software glitch, the fuel pump inside the rear tank may fail to transfer gasoline into the front tank, which could starve the engine and cause it to abruptly seize. 

Recall risks

A stalled truck may get hit by other vehicles, especially in dense or fast-moving traffic. 

Other Chevrolet recalls

In March 2026, GM recalled nearly 45,000 trucks and SUVs whose rear wheels could have locked while shifting gears.

In November 2025, the manufacturer recalled approximately 23,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet EVs due to the risk of the driver losing control because of defective tires, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the corresponding software free of charge. Drivers who are opted in will receive the same update over-the-air (OTA).

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by April 20, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This GM fuel pump recall affects nearly 12,000 pickup trucks. To do a Chevrolet or GMC recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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GM issues second recall for cars with loss of stability

GM issues second recall for cars with loss of stability

March 11, 2026 Bojan Popic , , ,

Warren, MI – March 11, 2026 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands, is recalling a total of 44,878 trucks and SUVs in two separate recalls, because their rear wheels may lock up while driving. This defect destabilizes the vehicles, upping the chances of a crash and injury.  

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 GMC Sierra 2500
  • 2020 GMC Sierra 3500  
  • 2022 GMC Yukon
  • 2022 GMC Yukon XL
  • 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 
  • 2022 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  • 2020 – 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2020 – 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The pickups were already recalled over the same issue in October 2024, but were not repaired successfully. 

Recall summary

An automatic transmission shifts gears using a series of hydraulic valves. In the affected vehicles, one of the valves may fail due to excessive wear,  which may jam the transmission during downshifts and lock up the rear wheels.   

Recall risks

A vehicle with locked rear wheels is unstable and more likely to spin and crash. In fact the recall comes on the heels of an accident where the driver hit a guard rail. It is not clear if anyone was injured.

Warning signs

The gears may become “sticky” before the transmission locks up. 

Background of the recall

The listed pickups were already recalled over the same issue in October 2024. The repair, however, was not performed correctly on that occasion. 

Other GM recalls

In May 2025, GM recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs that could have stalled because of a catastrophic engine failure.   

The effects of this major recall are currently being investigated by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, following complaints of subsequent engine issues.

The repair

The dealers will update the transmission software, which will spot when the lockup may occur and limit gear shifts. This repair will be free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by March 30, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 45,000 pickups and SUVs are affected by this expanded GM wheel lockup recall. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates claims of GM engine recall failure

US government investigates claims of GM engine recall failure

February 6, 2026 Bojan Popic , , ,

Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2026 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating General Motors (NYSE:GM) over allegations of its vehicles stalling due to engine failure.  

If this GM engine issue leads to a recall, it could affect 597,571 vehicles, including: 

  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon 
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon XL

The vehicles were already recalled last May after GM was subject to a separate investigation. It appears, however, that the repair was not sufficient.

Recall summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened an investigation on January 16, 2026, following 36 complaints of stalled GM vehicles. 

According to the complaints, the engines would die while driving stalling the vehicles.

Risks

A stalled car may get hit by other vehicles, especially in fast-moving traffic. In addition, a seized engine may leak oil, which can catch fire if it comes into contact with hot surfaces. In fact, the previous recall came on the heels of 42 fires.

Warning signs

Some drivers reported receiving low oil pressure and check engine light warnings before the vehicle shut off, often accompanied by loud knocking sounds and poor acceleration.   

Oil full of “metal chunks”

The perils of sudden power loss can be illustrated by a driver whose Chevy Silverado cut out ‘’in the middle of the road’,’ where it “almost got rear-ended.”

Another driver mentioned that the engine oil was contaminated with “large pieces of metal,” possibly due to engine failure. Several others noted the loss of power steering and the car shifting into neutral on its own before dying altogether.

Background of the investigation

These vehicles were recalled in May 2025 to prevent a catastrophic engine failure caused by premature wear of the internal moving parts. To fix the issue, the dealers inspected the engine and replaced it if excessive wear was detected. Otherwise, the engine oil was replaced with a more viscous one. 

Other GM recalls 

In November 2025, GM recalled nearly 23,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet EVs over loss of control caused by defective tires.

Is your vehicle a part of a recall?

This investigation may lead to a GM vehicle stall recall, potentially affecting nearly 600,000 pickups and SUVs. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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GM recalls 600,000 cars following US government investigation

GM recalls 600,000 cars following US government investigation

May 16, 2025 Bojan Popic , , ,

Warren, MI – May 16, 2025 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands, is recalling 597,630 SUVs and pickup trucks whose engines may suffer from a catastrophic failure. This could result in a stall, upping the risk of a crash.

This recall comes on the heels of a U.S. government investigation and affects the following models:

  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon 
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon XL

Recall summary  

The connecting rod and crankshaft are the backbone of the engine that are responsible for powering it. In the affected SUVs and pickups, both parts were not manufactured correctly, causing them to wear out prematurely. As a result, the engine may seize while driving, stalling the vehicle.     

Recall risks

A stalled vehicle on the road may get hit by oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of an injury. In fact, there were at least 12 crashes and 12 injuries leading up to the recall.

There were also 42 fires. Even though the manufacturer does not outline that as a potential risk, a fire can dramatically decrease the odds of occupants’ survival.

For tips on what to do in the event of your car catching fire, please see the following article.

Warning signs

The damaged engine may produce a “knocking” and “banging” sound, “hesitate” when accelerating, operate at higher-than-usual RPMs or have trouble starting. In addition, the driver may notice an illuminated check engine light on the dashboard, shifting issues or an overall lack of performance. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing investigation conducted by the U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

There have been over 28,000 complaints and roughly 14,000 allegations of “loss of propulsion” leading up to it.

Other GM recalls

In January 2025, Chevrolet Equinox EVs were recalled because their pedestrian warning systems were not working correctly. 

In December 2024, GM expanded its recall of Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks whose tailgates may have opened on their own, as reported. 

The repair

The dealer will inspect the engine and replace it if damaged. This repair will be free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by June 9, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This GM engine recall affects almost 600,000 trucks and SUVs. To do a Chevrolet recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can do the same for a Cadillac or GMC recall check. 

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GM is recalling Sierra pickups with faulty bug deflectors

GM is recalling Sierra pickups with faulty bug deflectors

March 4, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Warren, MI – March 4, 2025 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the GMC brand, is recalling 70,768 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks whose front grill deflectors – also known as bug or wind deflectors – can detach and fall onto the road. This would endanger other motorists, upping the risk of a crash and injury.   

The recall comes on the back of several accidents.

Recall summary  

The deflector is a piece of exterior trim mounted above or on the car’s front grille. Its purpose is to improve vehicle stability, reduce wind and protect the cooling system.

Due to a supplier error, the attachments holding the deflector in place in the affected vehicles may break, causing it to fly away while driving.    

Recall risks

If the deflector falls off while driving, it may land on the road, creating an obstacle for the other motorists, who may crash while trying to avoid it.  

Warning signs 

A loose deflector may rattle while driving.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of more than 1,200 field complaints, as well as four crashes. No injuries have been reported.

Other GMC recalls

Sierra and Silverado pickup trucks were recalled in December 2024 because their tailgates could open on their own while driving.   

On a separate note, GM is currently being investigated over an engine failure that may cause stalling.  

The repair

The carmaker is currently working on a solution to this problem. Once available, the repair will be free of charge.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by March 24, 2025.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 70,000 GMC pickup trucks are affected by this GM bug deflector recall. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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US government investigates GM over stalling SUVs and pickups

US government investigates GM over stalling SUVs and pickups

January 31, 2025 Bojan Popic , , ,

Washington, D.C. – January 31, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands, over allegations of its vehicles stalling due to engine failure. 

The investigation could lead to a recall of 877,710 SUVs and pickup trucks.

The following vehicles would be affected:

  • 2021 Cadillac Escalade NA 
  • 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 
  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2021 – 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2019 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • 2021 – 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2021 – 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 2019 – 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon 
  • 2021 – 2024 GMC Yukon XL

All cars have the L87 6.2-liter V8 engine.

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), opened a preliminary investigation on January 16, 2025, following 39 complaints and numerous reports of vehicles that would stall while driving.

According to the initial findings, this happens because of a connecting rod bearing failure. This can cause the engine to seize or result in the bearing piercing the engine block.

The investigation aims to discover how widespread this problem may be and the impact it may have on road safety.  

Risks

A seized engine will stall the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. Bearings that pierce the engine have been the cause of engine fires in other, similar recalls but it is not clear if that is a possibility in this particular investigation.

Other Chevrolet recalls

In December 2024, GM expanded its previous recall caused by tailgates that would open on their own, as reported.

In January 2025, Chevrolet electric SUVs were recalled over malfunctioning pedestrian warning systems, also as reported.  

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a GM engine failure recall, potentially affecting over 875,000 SUVs and pickups. To do a GM recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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GM expands Silverado, Sierra tailgate recall

GM expands Silverado, Sierra tailgate recall

December 18, 2024 Bojan Popic , ,

Warren, MI – December 18, 2024 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Chevrolet and GMC brands, is recalling 132,037 pickup trucks whose tailgates may open on their own. This could result in the cargo falling out, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

This is an expansion of a previous recall from February 2024.

The following trucks are affected: 

  • 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500
  • 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD 3500
  • 2024 GMC Sierra HD 2500
  • 2024 GMC Sierra HD 2500

Recall summary  

The affected vehicles’ tailgate may inadvertently open while the vehicle is in Park. This happens because of an electric short in the release switch caused by moisture intrusion. 

Recall risks

The cargo may fall out of the truck’s bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.  

Safety tips

Drivers are advised to check if the tailgate is open before driving off.

Previous GM tailgate recall

GM recalled over 570,000 2020-2024 Silverado and Sierra trucks over this issue in February 2024. The present recall comes on the back of the manufacturer receiving complaints about the same defect in vehicles that were not included in the first round of repairs.

Other Chevrolet recalls

In July 2024, GM recalled brand-new Corvettes whose seat belts could have jammed, as reported. 

In January 2024, the manufacturer recalled Chevy Bolt vehicles due to the risk of fire, also as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the tailgate release switch free of charge. 

The owners should receive letters with more information by January 13, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This GM tailgate recall affects more than 132,000 pickup trucks. To do a Chevrolet recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can do the same for a GMC recall check. 

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GM issues recall for pickups over faulty tailgates

GM issues recall for pickups over faulty tailgates

February 23, 2024 Joseph Estabillo , ,

Warren, MI – February 23, 2024 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Chevrolet brand, is recalling 570,434 pickups because their tailgates may open while the vehicles are in motion.

The recall comes on the back of multiple complaints and an injury and covers the following models:

  • 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
  • 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Sierra 2500
  • 2020 – 2024 Chevrolet Sierra 3500

Recall summary

In the affected models, water may find its way into these the gate-release tailgate switch, causing a short circuit. 

This may result in the tailgate opening while the vehicle is in Park. If the driver does not latch it before driving off, “cargo in the bed of the truck may exit the vehicle and become a road hazard.”

Recall risks

All risks caused by a defective tailgate lock are explained in this article about a similar Ford recall. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of 136 complaints. One minor injury and “three complaints of minor property damage” were identified as well.

Other Chevrolet recalls

In December 2023, GM recalled Chevrolet and Buick cars because the digital instrument cluster would suddenly switch off, leaving drivers without important information while operating the vehicle.  

Last month, GM recalled Bolt electric vehicles over a risk of fire following a crash, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the affected part with one that has improved protection against water. The repairs will be free of charge, and GM will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs prior to the issuance of the recall.

Owners will receive letters with more information by March 18, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 570,000 vehicles are affected by this Chevrolet tailgate recall. To do a Chevrolet recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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GM recalls cars because of blinding headlights

GM recalls cars because of blinding headlights

January 1, 2023 Bojan Popic , , , ,

Warren, MI – January 1, 2023 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands, is recalling 740,108 cars, SUVs, and trucks, whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on.  This may blind other motorists, increasing the chances of a crash and injury.  

This recall expands a previous recall conducted for the same reason late last year.

The lengthy list of affected vehicles includes: 

  • 2021 – 2023 Buick Envision
  • 2020 – 2023 Cadillac CT4
  • 2020 – 2023 Cadillac CT5
  • 2022 – 2023 Cadillac Escalade 
  • 2022 – 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2022 – 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • 2022 – 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 
  • 2022 – 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 
  • 2022 – 2023 GMC Sierra 1500
  • 2022 – 2023 GMC Yukon 
  • 2022 – 2023 GMC Yukon XL

Recall summary  

Daytime running lights are a part of a headlight cluster that, as their name would suggest, increases a vehicle’s visibility during the day. These lights, however, shut off as soon as the headlights are turned off. If not, they may create a glare, which could be blinding to other motorists.

Due to a software error, the DRL lights on affected vehicles may fail to disengage once the headlights are turned on. 

The component causing this recall is the body control module, with part numbers differing depending on the make and model. Some of them include 13534824, 13534861 or 13542151. 

Background of the recall

The 2021 model-years of some of the cars above were recalled in November of last year due to the same issue. Before that recall was announced, GM started an investigation to determine if additional vehicles were affected. As a result of that investigation, the current recall came into life.

Recall risks

Risks caused by blinding headlights were covered in detail in the previous GM recall.  

Other GM recalls

Just a month ago, GM recalled more than 300,000 SUVs over a similar issue, which was also one of the latest Chevrolet Tahoe recalls.

Back in September 2022, GM recalled nearly 100,000 compact SUVs because their rearview cameras could have failed to show an image when backing up. 

The repair

Dealers will install a software update to affected vehicles. The repair is free of charge. 

Vehicle owners will be notified on January 23, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This GM daytime running lights recall affects almost three-quarters of a million vehicles. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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General Motors’ latest recalls affect more than 1.7 million cars

General Motors’ latest recalls affect more than 1.7 million cars

December 3, 2022 Bojan Popic , , ,

Washington, D.C. – December 3, 2022 – General Motors (NYSE: GM), which owns the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands, recalled over 1.7 million vehicles in nine different GM recalls in the past six months.

Some of the most prominent recalls are included below. Read on to find out if your vehicle is affected.

Daytime running lights that are always on  

In late November, GM recalled a large batch of SUVs because their daytime running lights would stay on even when they should not. This may potentially blind oncoming motorists, increasing the risk of an accident. More than 300,000 vehicles were affected by this recall, including:  

  • 2021 Cadillac Escalade
  • 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2021 Cadillac Tahoe
  • 2021 GMC Yukon
  • 2021 GMC Yukon XL

In-your-face hoods 

In September, GM recalled approximately 120,000 city cars because their hood latches may corrode. If this happens, the hood may open while driving, obstructing the driver’s field of view and increasing the risk of an injury. The following cars were affected by this recall:  

  • 2013 – 2015 Chevrolet Spark
  • 2014 – 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

Seat and seat belt issues 

Seat belts that may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury, were the cause of a GM recall that took place in August 2022. In total, almost half a million SUVs were affected by this issue, including:   

  • 2021 – 2022 Cadillac Escalade 
  • 2021 – 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
  • 2021 – 2022 Chevrolet Suburban  
  • 2021 – 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 
  • 2021 – 2022 GMC Yukon
  • 2021 – 2022 GMC Yukon XL

More recently, in October, approximately 7,000 cars were recalled because the driver’s seat belt potentially not being able to restrain the occupant in the event of a crash. The following models were affected by this issue: 

  • 2022 – 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
  • 2022 GMC Terrain

Defective brake boosters 

In July, there was a Buick recall for over 20,000 cars because their brake boosters could fail to engage. This would prolong the stopping distance, upping the risk of a crash. 

Windscreen wipers falling apart

Back in April 2022, GM recalled a large number of their SUVs because their windshield wipers could detach, which would reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash and injury. Almost 700,000 cars were affected by this recall, including: 

  • 2014 – 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
  • 2014 – 2015 GMC Terrain

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

At this moment, various GM engine issues and other problems had caused roughly 1.7 million of their cars to be recalled in the past six months. To do a GM recall check and see if yours is affected by any of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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