From last year:
Here’s Why GM 6.2L V8 Recall Doesn’t Apply To 2025 Model Year Vehicles
By George Barta
April 28, 2025 2:06 pm
Last week, we reported that GM issued a safety recall that included a long list of vehicles powered by the 6.2L V8 L87 engine. The problem has to do with connecting rod and crankshaft components with unspecified manufacturing defects. The recall applies to the Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV, but only from the 2021-2024 model years.
This made us wonder: why isn’t the 2025 model year included in the recall? We asked General Motors, and here’s what they told us: “A series of crankshaft and connecting rod manufacturing improvements implemented on or before June 1st, 2024, addressed contamination and quality issues. Model-year 2025 vehicles were built after these improvements and are not included in the recall.”
GM’s decision to issue a recall follows a series of lawsuits, investigations, and engine replacements regarding consistent problems with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine. For reference, the General Motors recall number is N252494001.
“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 6.2L L87 engines to resolve manufacturing issues affecting some engines,” General Motors said in a statement to GM Authority last week. “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.”
General Motors trucks and SUVs affected by the recall will be inspected for manufacturing defects. Vehicles that pass inspection will receive an engine oil and filter change, this time using high-viscosity 0W-40 Mobil 1 Supercar oil. The owner’s manual for L87-equipped trucks calls for 0W-20 oil. The oil fill cap will also be replaced (to reflect the new oil type). It’s unclear what happens if an affected truck does not pass inspection, but an engine replacement is likely.
If you own one of these vehicles with the problematic V8, General Motors will notify you and give you instructions on what to do next.
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