Initial NHTSA Investigation and Recall
On January 16, 2025, NHTSA opened an initial investigation to evaluate reports of L87 engine issues.
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U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION ODI RESUME |
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Investigation:PE25001 Prompted By: VOQ and Early Warning Reporting Field Report Review Date Opened: 01/16/2025 Investigator: Steve Perry Reviewer: Sharon Yukevich Approver: Tanya Topka Subject: Loss of motive power due to engine failure |
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MANUFACTURER & PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC Products: 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2021- 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 2021-2024 GMC Yukon 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV Population: 877,710 (Estimated) |
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Problem Engine failure resulting from connecting rod bearing failure Description: |
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FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY |
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ODI |
Manufacturer |
EWR D&I |
Other |
Total |
EWR Field Reports |
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All Incidents: |
39 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
39 |
CONF |
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Crashes/Fires: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Injury Incidents: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Number of Injuries: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Fatality Incidents: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Number of Fatalities: |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ACTION/SUMMARY INFORMATION |
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Action: Open this Preliminary Evaluation |
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Summary: The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 39 complaints and a number of Early Warning Reporting (EWR) Field Reports alleging engine failure in vehicles manufactured by equipped with the L87 V8 engine. This includes 2019-2024 Model Year (MY) Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019-2024MY GMC Sierra 1500, 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Tahoe, 20212024 MY Chevrolet Suburban, 2021-2024MY GMC Yukon and 2021-2024MY Cadillac Escalade vehicles. The complainants report a bearing failure that may result in either engine seizure or breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod. The complainants report that there is no detectability prior to the failure. 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. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to determine the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov. |
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