GM recalls 600,000 SUVs in U.S. -- 721,000 worldwide -- over potential engine failure

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

General Motors is recalling 721,000 SUVs and trucks worldwide due to engine issues that could lead to a loss of power and boost the risk of a crash, the company announced.

The Detroit automaker is recalling 2021 through 2024 model-year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 gas engines.

GM said the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure. The recall includes nearly 600,000 vehicles in the United States.

GM said it identified 12 crashes and 12 injuries in the United States that may be related to the recall issue. Dealers will inspect the engine and, if needed, repair or replace it.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-recalls-600-000-suvs-174423704.html

[Silent Type]

1. Doesn't sound like an easy/cheap repair, "connecting rod and crankshaft engine components

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

3. It will probably depend on what the exact issue is

But high likelihood is they will swap engines with new ones. From a time and labor standpoint, it's more efficient for a dealership to just pull the bad engines and swap new ones in then tear the old ones down and replace the rotating assemblies. Especially if the blocks wind up needing to be remachined. At that point, it's easier to just swap the engine and sell the old engines to a remanufacturer for rebuilding.

[Silent Type]

5. That's a lot of engines, but you are likely right.

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

2. Great....

I eagerly await my recall notice. /sarc

[Kid Berwyn]

4. All the V-8s

Humongous trucks need them.