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
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.
