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NHTSA opens new investigation into GM's recalled 6.2-liter V8 engines

Using thicker engine oil may have only thickened the plot on this engine saga.

Feds Opens New Investigation Into GM's 6.2-Liter V-8 Over Owner Claims Recall Fix Didn't Take

Some owners claim that their engines failed even after a recall remedy was performed, NHTSA officials say.

GM’s 6.2 L V8 problems are far from over as the feds step in

GM's current 6.2-liter V8 made headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2025. Internally known as the L87, it's been slapped ...
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GM Recalls 6.2-Liter V8 Engine For Internal Issues

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...
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GM reportedly recalls 877K trucks, SUVs with possible engine defect

UNDATED (WKRC) - General Motors has reportedly recalled hundreds of thousands of trucks and SUVs due to engines that are possibly defective. According to Car and Driver, the National Highway Traffic ...
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Feds Expand Probe Into GM's V8 Engine Failure Issue

GM has been dealing with a problem under the hood, specifically, the ubiquitous 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine. Used in models such as the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Cadillac Escalade, the L87 has ...
GM Authority

GM 6.2L V8 L87 Engines That Need New Oil Viscosity, And Those That Don’t

Following a series of lawsuits, investigations, and engine replacements, GM issued a safety recall for certain full-size trucks and SUVs affected by an issue with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine. The problem ...
autoevolution

GM Finally Recalls L87 Engine After 28k Complaints, 12 Crashes and Three Investigations

More than 28,000 complaints. Three internal investigations. Twelve crashes. Twelve people injured. Forty-two fires. Thousands of cars bricked that left their owners stranded in the middle of nowhere.
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GM Recalled the L87 Engine After Crashes, Fires, and Injuries. Now It's Building More

General Motors has finally recalled the vehicles powered by the L87 engine after over 28,000 complaints, 12 potentially related crashes, 42 potentially related fire allegations, and 12 related alleged ...
AutoGuide

GM Voluntarily Stops Selling 6.2L Trucks And SUVs

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for all full-size pickups and SUVs equipped with its 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine built between the 2021 and 2024 model years, citing concerns over connecting ...

What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?

Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are still offered today for anyone interested in performing a swap. But they have some big ...