General Motors has issued a sweeping recall of approximately 877,000 full-size trucks and SUVs equipped with its 6.2-liter V-8 engine, citing potential internal defects that could lead to serious engine damage or failure.
The move comes as the Detroit legacy automaker’s stock fell by nearly 2% on Tuesday after the company pulled its earnings guidance for 2025 and froze $4 billion in share buybacks amid uncertainty due to President Trump’s tariffs.
GM on Tuesday released its earnings report for the most recent quarter showing that the company beat Wall Street analyst estimates.
For the first three months of the year, GM reported an EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of $3.49 billion — beating estimates of $3.45 billion though shy of the $3.87 billion the company reported during the same period a year ago.
GM CEO Mary Barra praised the Trump administration on Tuesday after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced new measures intended to soften the blow of auto tariffs on carmakers.
The recall affects a wide range of high-demand models from the 2021 through 2024 model years and includes a stop-sale order on vehicles still in dealer inventory.
The models impacted span across GM’s flagship brands and include the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500; Suburban; Tahoe; and the GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL.
All affected vehicles are equipped with GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V-8 engine.
The issue stems from internal manufacturing defects involving key engine components such as the crankshaft and connecting rods, according to GM.
These parts may have been damaged during production, increasing the risk of engine power loss or complete failure.
To address the problem, GM has mandated inspections for all recalled vehicles.
Engines that pass inspection will receive an oil filter and oil cap replacement along with a switch to higher-viscosity 0W-40 motor oil.
Engines that fail the inspection will be either repaired or entirely replaced, depending on the severity of the damage.
“GM will voluntarily recall certain 2021–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban; GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV models equipped with 6.2-liter L87 engines to resolve manufacturing issues affecting some engines,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
“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.”
The recall follows an earlier investigation launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which began examining complaints related to engine failures in GM vehicles with the 6.2-liter V-8.
The federal agency received at least 39 complaints before initiating a formal review. That investigation remains ongoing.
GM has not yet disclosed how many of the recalled vehicles may ultimately require engine replacement, nor has it indicated whether any accidents or injuries have been linked to the defect.
Dealers are currently prohibited from selling any affected vehicles still on their lots until the necessary inspections and repairs have been completed.
Owners of the recalled vehicles will be notified by GM in the coming weeks with instructions on how to proceed.
