GM owes federal investigators answers today. NHTSA gave General Motors until October 30, 2026 to explain why 6.2-liter V8s keep failing in trucks that already got the recall fix. If you own one of the 597,571 vehicles in the GM 6.2L V8 Silverado recall, the fix you got may not be the last word, and your paperwork matters more than your oil.
Quick answer: GM recall 25V-274 covers 597,571 2021–2024 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Yukon XL, Escalade and Escalade ESV models with the 6.2L L87 V8 built from March 2021 to May 2024. Dealers inspect the engine, then either repair or replace it or switch it to thicker 0W-40 oil.
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Which trucks and SUVs are in the GM 6.2L V8 Silverado recall?
GM’s Part 573 safety recall report for 25V-274, filed with NHTSA on May 8, 2025, covers vehicles with the 6.2L V8 (RPO code L87) built from March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024. The Sierra, not the Silverado, is the biggest group:
| Model (2021–2024) | Vehicles recalled |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 153,637 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 107,244 |
| GMC Yukon | 82,841 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 79,673 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 60,926 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 46,267 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 44,814 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 22,169 |
Model year alone won’t tell you. GM used build records, so a 2023 Silverado with the 5.3L isn’t included. GM estimates 3% of recalled engines carry the defect.
What goes wrong inside the 6.2L V8?
GM’s teardowns found two supplier faults: sediment on connecting rods and in crankshaft oil galleries, and crankshafts with out-of-spec dimensions and surface finish. Either one thins the oil film at the rod bearing. Once metal touches metal, the bearing seizes and the engine can lock up at speed.
GM counted 28,102 US complaints from April 2021 to February 2025, 14,332 alleging lost propulsion. Its listed warnings are knocking, a check engine light, hesitation or a no-start.
What is the recall fix, and does it work?
Dealers inspect each engine. A failing one is repaired or replaced free. One that passes swaps factory 0W-20 for 0W-40 oil, with a new filter, fill cap and manual insert. Thicker oil holds a stronger film at the bearings, which buys margin on a slightly off-spec crank.
A GM bulletin later switched the recall oil from Mobil 1 Supercar 0W-40 to the cheaper Mobil 1 FS 0W-40, Carscoops reported on February 8, 2026. GM’s court filings add a 10-year, 150,000-mile extended warranty.
NHTSA’s Engineering Analysis EA26005, opened August 20, 2026, covers 997,743 2021–2026 vehicles, including 2025–2026 trucks outside the recall. Torque News reported on October 27 that NHTSA has logged 499 post-remedy failures, 473 after the oil change and 26 after a new engine, plus 191 on engines built after the window. GM reported 6,953 post-repair complaints.
How does GM’s fix compare with Toyota’s and Honda’s engine recalls?
Two rivals faced bearing failures too. Neither made oil the fix.
| Recall | Vehicles | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM 6.2L L87 (25V-274) | 597,571 | Debris on rods, out-of-spec cranks | Inspect; repair or replace, or switch to 0W-40 oil |
| Toyota Tundra twin-turbo V6 (25TA14) | About 157,000 | Machining debris at the No. 1 main bearing | Inspect; replace the engine if the bearing can’t be cleared |
| Honda and Acura V6 (Nov. 2023) | 248,999 | Crank pins ground out of spec | Inspect; repair or replace the engine |
Honda’s November 2023 recall filing estimated a 1% defect rate, against GM’s 3%. Our Toyota Tundra engine recall report explains Toyota’s inspection. Our read: GM’s oil remedy treats the symptom, and 473 post-oil-change failures are why NHTSA wants data.
What should owners and used-truck buyers do now?
Run your VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup. Here’s the trap: it only shows open recalls, so a clean result on a recalled 2022 Sierra means the work was done, not which work. Ask for the repair order. An oil change is a very different truck from one with a replacement engine.
Check the fill cap too. A quick-lube shop using an old chart can put 0W-20 back in and undo the remedy. Other truck recalls are milder: the Ford speedometer recall on 102,159 trucks swaps instrument clusters. Diesel buyers can check the 6.7 Cummins years to avoid.
GM also faces at least 11 class actions, Carscoops reported on June 8, 2026. NHTSA’s analysis can close with no action or end in a new recall, so this picture may change after today.
GM 6.2L recall questions owners are asking
Which vehicles are included in the GM 6.2L engine recall?
Recall 25V-274 covers 597,571 2021–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV models with the 6.2L L87 V8 built from March 2021 to May 2024. Check your VIN.
What is the fix for the GM 6.2L V8 recall?
A dealer inspects the engine. If it fails, GM repairs or replaces it free. If it passes, the dealer switches it from 0W-20 to thicker 0W-40 oil with a new filter and fill cap. GM added a 10-year, 150,000-mile extended warranty.
Is it safe to drive a truck with the 6.2L recall?
GM says a failing engine can lose propulsion while you drive, which raises crash risk. If your recall is open, book the inspection now. Either way, call a dealer if you hear knocking, see a check engine light or feel hesitation.
Keep the repair order in the glovebox. NHTSA has logged 26 failures even after a replacement engine, so in the GM 6.2L V8 Silverado recall the record of which remedy your truck got is the one document that protects its value and your warranty claim.