The NHTSA is investigating the issue following reports.
General Motors makes some of the best cars to buy, including models from Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac. However, the company could have a massive car recall due to a new investigation launched by the NHTSA. This investigation was prompted by reports of engine failure in some of the company’s most popular vehicles.
GM could be forced to issue a car recall for engine failure
General Motors makes many of the most popular vehicles. This is the case because several brands fall under the GM umbrella. According to Reuters, the company could issue a new car recall for some of what many call the best vehicles to buy. This comes as the NHTSA is launching a probe into 877,710 models made by GM.
Of course, this hasn’t reached the car recall stage yet. However, the NHTSA is investigating because of reports of engine failure in these vehicles. This includes some models of the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, and the Cadillac Escalade. Specifically, the year models include 2019-2024. Notably, the impacted models use the L87 V8 engines.
This potential car recall involves bearing failure that could lead to the engine in these vehicles seizing. There are also reports of the engine blocks being breached. Naturally, this is a massive safety risk, as engine failure while driving could lead to a crash. So far, there have been 39 complaints about this issue with the engines, which is why the NHTSA has launched a probe. There have been no crashes so far related to the problem. Still, the reports say they had no signs of engine failure before it happened.
Of course, if the NHTSA finds that there is a widespread problem, it could cause a massive car recall. General Motors is cooperating with the investigation into this issue.
Check out this article about what causes engine seizing for more reading.
