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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2021-2024 GM Trucks and SUVs Recalled for Engine Failure Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 24, 2025
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Summary

General Motors is recalling approximately 597,571 vehicles from the 2021-2024 model years, including Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Yukon models equipped with 6.2L V8 engines. Internal engine components, specifically the connecting rods and crankshafts, may have manufacturing defects that can lead to sudden engine damage and failure. Dealers will inspect the engine to determine the appropriate remedy; vehicles may require a full engine replacement or preventative maintenance including high-viscosity oil and a new oil fill cap.

Risk

If the engine fails while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause a sudden loss of drive power or a stall, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles specifically equipped with 6.2L V8 gas engines.
  2. Contact an authorized Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC dealer to schedule a free inspection of your engine.
  3. If the engine passes the inspection, the dealer will perform preventative maintenance by adding higher viscosity oil, replacing the oil filter, installing a new oil fill cap, and providing an updated owner's manual.
  4. If the engine fails the inspection, the dealer will repair or replace the engine free of charge.
  5. For further assistance, you may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 and reference General Motors recall number N252494000.
  6. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Engine inspection and internal component repair.

How to: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.
๐Ÿ“‹Option 2: Other Action

Preventative maintenance and manual updates for passing vehicles.

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 GMC Yukon
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Product: 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL
Variants: 6.2L V8 gas engine

Recall number N252494000

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V274000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 597,571 vehicles(3% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 18, 2025
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: N252494000
Agency Last Updated: November 17, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response