NHTSA just reopened the GM 6.2L V8 headache. On January 19, 2026, the agency said it opened a new recall query into about 597 ...

Federal safety regulators are scrutinizing General Motors again after reports that a previous recall repair did not stop ...

NHTSA launches Recall Query RQ26001 to investigate 36 reports of catastrophic L87 engine failures occurring after vehicles ...

GM’s internal data previously identified over 28,000 complaints potentially linked to these metallurgy and contamination ...

The government is investigating dozens of new complaints about L87 V8s failing after a recall fix was supposed to resolve the ...

Engine failures in these vehicles can occur without warning. Prior NHTSA investigation documents noted owners reported "no detectability prior to the engine failure." Sudden loss of propulsion ...

NHTSA has reopened a recall query into nearly 600,000 GM trucks and SUVs with 6.2L V8 engines after reports of engine ...

Federal safety regulators are once again taking a look at General Motors’ 6.2-liter V8 after receiving dozens of complaints ...

Using thicker engine oil may have only thickened the plot on this engine saga.