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Nature of Defect The GM's L87 V8 engines have a common defect regarding the bearings in their engines which are prone to, and have experienced failure,
resulting in breaching of the engine block by the connecting rod and/or engine seizure (the “Bearing Defect”).
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Oil Consumption Some owners have complained of excessive oil consumption and that is noted in the class action filing.
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Class Action Claim A class action has been filed in Ritterreinser v General Motors, Case 4:25-cv-11481, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
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Recall The Vehicle is subject to GM's N252494000 engine recall. Questions have been raised about the sufficiency of the recall and availability of parts.
Here is a list of our pages
- GM 6.2 Engine Class Action Lawsuit: Cases, Facts, Options https://www.lemonlawclaims.com/gm-6-2-engine-class-action-lawsuit-cases-facts-options Details ongoing class action lawsuits against GM for L87 engine crankshaft and bearing defects, affected vehicle counts (over 877,000), safety risks, and owner options for compensation or buyback.
- General Motors 6.2 Liter Engine Problem: Remedies and Compensation https://www.lemonlawclaims.com/general-motors-6-2-liter-engine-problem-remedies-and-compensation Covers NHTSA investigations into engine bearing failures (including complaints outside the recall), remedies, and compensation paths for owners of GM 6.2L L87 engines.
- GM 6.2 Engine Recall 2025: What Owners Need to Know and How to Get Compensation https://www.lemonlawclaims.com/gm-6-2-engine-recall-2025-what-owners-need-to-know-and-how-to-get-compensation Outlines the 2025 GM recall affecting ~600,000 U.S. vehicles with 6.2L V8 L87 engines (2021–2024 models), the manufacturing defects involved, and steps for lemon law or warranty claims.
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GM 6.2 Liter Engine, Defect Overview https://www.lemonlawclaims.com/gm-6-2-liter-engine-defect-overview Provides a concise overview of the bearing defect in L87 engines (including risks of engine block breach or seizure) and notes related issues like excessive oil consumption.
Other pages on the site mention the 6.2 engine issue in passing (e.g., in "Common Problems on Vehicles" or sidebars linking to these articles), but the ones listed above are the dedicated pages focused on it. The site is run by a lemon law attorney and emphasizes NY/NJ claims, recalls, and class actions. If you're dealing with this issue, the pages often suggest contacting the firm for a free consultation.
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