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2021–2024 Cadillac Escalade Esv, Escalade and 2021–2024 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado 1500 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V-274 · April 24, 2025 · General Motors, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
25V274000
Reported
April 24, 2025
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Part
Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
Vehicles affected
About 597,571

What is wrong

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.

Safety 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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Cadillac Escalade (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Cadillac Escalade Esv (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Chevrolet Suburban (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); Chevrolet Tahoe (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); GMC Sierra 1500 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

What is 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…

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