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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.

597,571
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2025
owners notified (June 18)
NHTSA campaign25V274000
Manufacturer campaignN252494000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Report receivedApril 24, 2025
Owner notificationJune 18, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA 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 modelModel years
Cadillac Escalade2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cadillac Escalade ESV2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Chevrolet Silverado 15002021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Chevrolet Suburban2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Chevrolet Tahoe2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
GMC Sierra 15002021, 2022, 2023, 2024
GMC Yukon2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
GMC Yukon XL2021, 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.