Is your car affected by the GM recall? Here's how to check
Hundreds of thousands of vehicle owners around the U.S. may have to pay a visit to the shop after General Motors recalled nearly 600,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles due to engine issues that could cause damage or total failure.
According to a notice first reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 24, the recall covers597,630 total vehicles, including 126,027 Cadillacs, 174,208 Chevrolets and 297,395 GMC cars.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure, according to the recall notice. Some warning signs are noticeable before engine failure, such as a knocking or banging sound from the engine, the check engine light turning on. Drivers may notice other engine performance issues, such as abnormal shifting, hesitation, or reduced propulsion.
Is your vehicle included in the recall? Here's how to check.
How to check if your car is recalled
Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check Paste BN's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.
Search your car's make (Honda, Toyota, Ford, etc.) in Paste BN's recall database to find all recent recalls issued by that carmaker.
If you have your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN), you can search those directly on the NHTSA website. The site also provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment.
Which GM cars are being recalled?
The latest recall covers the following cars equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine:
- 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade
- 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2021-2024 GMC Yukon
- 2021-2024 GMC Yukon XL
What to do if you have a recalled car
Anyone who owns the models mentioned in the recall can take their vehicles to a Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealership for an engine inspection and engine repair or replacement free of charge. Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap, higher viscosity oil, oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual, also free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 9, 2025. Owners can also 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 with recall number N252494000.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at Paste BN. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.