NHTSA Recall 25V274000: Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 597,571 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V274000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N252494000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Report received | April 24, 2025 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Safety risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V274000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| GMC Yukon | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.