GM Recall Alert: Nearly 600,000 Trucks and SUVs at Risk of Engine Failure — Do You Have a Lemon?

General Motors (GM) has just announced a massive recall affecting nearly 600,000 full-size trucks and SUVs due to a serious engine defect that could lead to sudden failure. If you own one of these vehicles and have experienced engine trouble, California’s Lemon Law may protect you.

🔧 What’s the Problem?

The issue centers around the 6.2-liter V8 gas engine, which may contain manufacturing defects in the connecting rods and crankshaft. These defects can cause severe engine damage, including:

• Engine knocking or tapping
• Sudden power loss
• Complete engine failure
• Warning lights or error codes (e.g., Check Engine Light)

This is a critical safety concern, especially at highway speeds or in traffic when sudden power loss could lead to an accident.

🚙 What Vehicles Are Affected?

The recall spans several of GM’s most popular models from 2021 to 2024, including:

• Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500
• Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe
• GMC Sierra 1500
• GMC Yukon and Yukon XL

If your vehicle falls into this category and has the 6.2L V8 engine, it's potentially at risk.

⚖️ How the California Lemon Law Applies

Under the California Lemon Law (Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act), if your GM truck or SUV is still under the original warranty and has experienced engine issues that the dealership cannot fix within a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to:

• A vehicle buyback (full refund)
• A new replacement vehicle
• Or a cash settlement

Even if the engine hasn’t failed yet, ongoing mechanical issues or repair delays due to this recall could be enough to trigger lemon law protections.

✅ What to Do Next

1. Check Your VIN – Visit the NHTSA recall website to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Get It Documented – Always take your vehicle to a GM-authorized service center and get written records of every repair attempt.
3. Call a Lemon Law Attorney – If you’ve experienced engine trouble, stalling, loss of power, or have been back to the dealer multiple times, an attorney can evaluate your case at no cost to you.

🛑 Don’t Wait — Protect Your Rights

If you’re driving one of these recalled GM vehicles and it’s spending more time at the dealership than on the road, you may be entitled to a legal remedy under California’s Lemon Law. GM is legally required to stand behind their product, and so are you.

Your Legal Options

Legal help is available to you: If you have experienced the above issues, you may want to consult with a legal professional who specializes in consumer protection, automotive litigation, and Lemon Law claims.