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American Military News
a day ago
- Automotive
- American Military News
GM sued over pickups, SUVs recalled for engine issues
General Motors Co. is being sued for fraud after the Detroit automaker recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs for potential engine failure this year. Lawyers for seven plaintiffs on Tuesday asked the U.S. Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania to grant class-action status to the suit, which seeks financial compensation for consumers who bought the affected vehicles. Recalled vehicles were 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and, Yukon XLs, and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM's 6.2-liter V-8 L87 engine. In response to a request from The Detroit News, GM spokesperson Bill Grotz said: 'It's our policy to not comment on pending litigation.' The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned that 'failure or malfunction of the engine results in loss of motive power of the vehicle, which may lead to an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or property damage.' GM recommended that dealers inspect and fix the engines of the affected vehicles, if necessary. For vehicles with engines that passed inspection, drivers were told to use a thicker oil, which the plaintiffs allege makes the SUVs and pickups less fuel-efficient and therefore more expensive to own. 'Thus, as the result of the underlying defect and GM's recall remedy, owners are presented with two bad options: do nothing and risk catastrophic engine failure or get the recall and pay hundreds of dollars more for gasoline,' lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in the filing. The defect and decreased fuel efficiency 'has and will continue to depreciate the resale value' of the vehicles, lawyers wrote. NHTSA launched an investigation into the GM vehicles in January after receiving complaints of an engine rod bearing failure leading to engine seizure or breach of the engine block by the rod. A report has not yet been released. An internal GM investigation found more than 28,000 complaints or incidents possibly related to the L87 engine failure between April 2021 and February 2025, according to a separate recall report by NHTSA. GM identified 12 crashes potentially related to the engine issue, none of which were serious. The plaintiffs claim GM kept information about the defect from buyers and unjustly profited from concealing the issue. They're suing under both federal and several state consumer protection laws. 'These class vehicles, when sold or leased and at all times thereafter, contained a serious engine defect that can lead to catastrophic engine failure and attendant safety risks,' according to the lawsuit. 'The class vehicles were therefore not merchantable, not fit for the ordinary purpose for which vehicles are used, and did not conform to the promises or affirmations of fact made on their labels.' ___ © 2025 Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
GM sued over pickups, SUVs recalled for engine issues
General Motors Co. is being sued for fraud after the Detroit automaker recalled nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs for potential engine failure this year. Lawyers for seven plaintiffs on Tuesday asked the U.S. Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania to grant class-action status to the suit, which seeks financial compensation for consumers who bought the affected vehicles. Recalled vehicles were 2021-2024 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Tahoes and Suburbans; GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and, Yukon XLs, and Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs that are equipped with GM's 6.2-liter V-8 L87 engine. In response to a request from The Detroit News, GM spokesperson Bill Grotz said: "It's our policy to not comment on pending litigation." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned that "failure or malfunction of the engine results in loss of motive power of the vehicle, which may lead to an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or property damage." GM recommended that dealers inspect and fix the engines of the affected vehicles, if necessary. For vehicles with engines that passed inspection, drivers were told to use a thicker oil, which the plaintiffs allege makes the SUVs and pickups less fuel-efficient and therefore more expensive to own. "Thus, as the result of the underlying defect and GM's recall remedy, owners are presented with two bad options: do nothing and risk catastrophic engine failure or get the recall and pay hundreds of dollars more for gasoline," lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in the filing. The defect and decreased fuel efficiency "has and will continue to depreciate the resale value" of the vehicles, lawyers wrote. NHTSA launched an investigation into the GM vehicles in January after receiving complaints of an engine rod bearing failure leading to engine seizure or breach of the engine block by the rod. A report has not yet been released. An internal GM investigation found more than 28,000 complaints or incidents possibly related to the L87 engine failure between April 2021 and February 2025, according to a separate recall report by NHTSA. GM identified 12 crashes potentially related to the engine issue, none of which were serious. The plaintiffs claim GM kept information about the defect from buyers and unjustly profited from concealing the issue. They're suing under both federal and several state consumer protection laws. "These class vehicles, when sold or leased and at all times thereafter, contained a serious engine defect that can lead to catastrophic engine failure and attendant safety risks," according to the lawsuit. "The class vehicles were therefore not merchantable, not fit for the ordinary purpose for which vehicles are used, and did not conform to the promises or affirmations of fact made on their labels." Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
The Hill
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Hill
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure. The recall covers certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs; Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Suburbans and Tahoes; as well as GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs between model years 2021 and 2024. According to recall documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles share a gas engine that may have connecting rod or crankshaft component problems, due to supplier manufacturing or quality issues. This can lead to engine damage, and potentially failure, while driving — increasing crash risks. Prior to failure, NHSTA documents warn, impacted drivers may be alerted of these issues through loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion. As a remedy, dealers will inspect affected vehicles — and repair or replace the engine if necessary with newer components, free of charge. Dealers notifications began last week, with owner letters set to be mailed out June 9. In all, about 597,630 vehicles are covered by the recall, per a notice dated April 24. But the company estimates that just 3% have the defect. When asked why owner notification wouldn't start until June 9, GM maintained that it was 'common to require time' to both confirm mailing lists for registered owners and ensure that dealers are prepared. The Detroit-based auto company added that it was continuing to increase engine production, but felt confident about having 'sufficient supply to service this recall campaign' — noting that it only expects a small percentage to need replacements. Drivers can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall, and find more information, using the NHTSA site and/or GM's recall lookup. 'The safety and satisfaction of our customers are the highest priorities for the entire GM team, and we're working to address this matter as quickly as possible,' GM said in a statement sent to The Associated Press. An investigation by GM has found 28,102 complaints or incidents across the U.S. related to engine failure of these vehicles between April 2021 and February 2025, including 14,332 reports that alleged loss of propulsion, NHTSA documents note. The probe also identified alleged reports of 12 crashes and 12 injuries, as well as 42 fires — but noted that causes were not always clear and that 'all specifically alleged injuries,' for example, were 'minor or non-physical, and most were not crash related.'
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars due to engine failure risks
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure. The recall covers certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs; Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Suburbans and Tahoes; as well as GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs between model years 2021 and 2024. According to recall documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles share a gas engine that may have connecting rod or crankshaft component problems, due to supplier manufacturing or quality issues. This can lead to engine damage, and potentially failure, while driving — increasing crash risks. Prior to failure, NHSTA documents warn, impacted drivers may be alerted of these issues through loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion. As a remedy, dealers will inspect affected vehicles — and repair or replace the engine if necessary with newer components, free of charge. Dealers notifications began last week, with owner letters set to be mailed out June 9. In all, about 597,630 vehicles are covered by the recall, per a notice dated April 24. But the company estimates that just 3% have the defect. When asked why owner notification wouldn't start until June 9, GM maintained that it was 'common to require time' to both confirm mailing lists for registered owners and ensure that dealers are prepared. The Detroit-based auto company added that it was continuing to increase engine production, but felt confident about having 'sufficient supply to service this recall campaign" — noting that it only expects a small percentage to need replacements. Drivers can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall, and find more information, using the NHTSA site and/or GM's recall lookup. 'The safety and satisfaction of our customers are the highest priorities for the entire GM team, and we're working to address this matter as quickly as possible,' GM said in a statement sent to The Associated Press. An investigation by GM has found 28,102 complaints or incidents across the U.S. related to engine failure of these vehicles between April 2021 and February 2025, including 14,332 reports that alleged loss of propulsion, NHTSA documents note. The probe also identified alleged reports of 12 crashes and 12 injuries, as well as 42 fires — but noted that causes were not always clear and that 'all specifically alleged injuries," for example, were "minor or non-physical, and most were not crash related.'
29-04-2025
- Automotive
GM recalls nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC cars
NEW YORK -- General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure. The recall covers certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs; Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Suburbans and Tahoes; as well as GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs between model years 2021 and 2024. According to recall documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles share a gas engine that may have connecting rod or crankshaft component problems, due to supplier manufacturing or quality issues. This can lead to engine damage, and potentially failure, while driving — increasing crash risks. Prior to failure, NHSTA documents warn, impacted drivers may be alerted of these issues through loud knocking or banging noises, the check engine light turning on and/or other driving performance issues, such as reduced propulsion. As a remedy, dealers will inspect affected vehicles — and repair or replace the engine if necessary with newer components, free of charge. Dealers notifications began last week, with owner letters set to be mailed out June 9. In all, about 597,630 vehicles are covered by the recall, per a notice dated April 24. But the company estimates that just 3% have the defect. When asked why owner notification wouldn't start until June 9, GM maintained that it was 'common to require time' to both confirm mailing lists for registered owners and ensure that dealers are prepared. The Detroit-based auto company added that it was continuing to increase engine production, but felt confident about having 'sufficient supply to service this recall campaign" — noting that it only expects a small percentage to need replacements. Drivers can also confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall, and find more information, using the NHTSA site and/or GM's recall lookup. 'The safety and satisfaction of our customers are the highest priorities for the entire GM team, and we're working to address this matter as quickly as possible,' GM said in a statement sent to The Associated Press. An investigation by GM has found 28,102 complaints or incidents across the U.S. related to engine failure of these vehicles between April 2021 and February 2025, including 14,332 reports that alleged loss of propulsion, NHTSA documents note. The probe also identified alleged reports of 12 crashes and 12 injuries, as well as 42 fires — but noted that causes were not always clear and that 'all specifically alleged injuries," for example, were "minor or non-physical, and most were not crash related.'
