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The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.","consequence":"Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.  For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025.  Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N252494000.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N252494000","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V674000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2024-09-12","owner_notified":"2024-10-25","units":449671,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles.  The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, \"Light Vehicle Brake Systems.\"","consequence":"Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024.  Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  GM's number for this recall is N242447990.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N242447990","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":89,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":68,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",47],["Power Train",12],["Electrical System",7],["Engine And Engine Cooling",7],["Forward Collision Avoidance",5],["Fuel/Propulsion System",5]],"by_year":{"2024":2,"2025":39,"2026":27},"excerpts":[["2026-06-18","Engine And Engine Cooling","The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN wa\u2026"],["2026-04-04","Engine","I had the recall performed on my ESV in December, but driving home from [XXX] my dash indicated that I needed to push start. I did and it slowly died. I had it towed to Andrews Cadillac where it was purchased and I learned that my engine locked up. It is being completely replaced with 41,000 miles. Thankfully it was un\u2026"],["2026-03-25","Engine","The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The con\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA26005","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2026-08-20","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy","summary":"On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.\u00c2\u00a0 This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change o"},{"action":"RQ26001","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2026-01-16","closed":"2026-08-20","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy","summary":"On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.\u00c2\u00a0 This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change o"},{"action":"EA25007","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2025-10-23","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of motive power due to engine failure","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019\u00e2\u20ac\u201c2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).\u00c2\u00a0 GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supp"},{"action":"PE25001","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2025-01-16","closed":"2025-10-23","campaign":"25V274","subject":"Loss of motive power due to engine failure","summary":"On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. 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