Engine: hard parts internal/mechanicalRecall 25V-274 · Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles
General Motors, LLC recall 25V-274 covers 597,571 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles for a engine: hard parts internal/mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V274000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,735 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureNHTSA