NHTSA launches Recall Query RQ26001 to investigate 36 reports of catastrophic L87 engine failures occurring after vehicles received GM's official recall remedy.

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

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 increases the risk of secondary collisions, which could bring the repairing shop into a liability chain if recall status wasn't documented.

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

NHTSA just reopened the GM 6.2L V8 headache. On January 19, 2026, the agency said it opened a new recall query into about 597,571 GM trucks and SUVs with the L87 6.2L V8 after owners reported fresh engine failures even after the prior recall fix.

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

Federal safety regulators are once again taking a look at General Motors’ 6.2-liter V8 after receiving dozens of complaints from owners who say their engines blew up even after the prescribed recall fix was performed.

Some owners claim that their engines failed even after a recall remedy was performed, NHTSA officials say.

Chevrolet issues a recall affecting over 80,000 Equinox EVs, with a software update rolling out to address a compliance concern across two model years

Jan 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it opened a recall query into about 597,571 vehicles from General Motors over engine failure. The recall affects GM vehicles equipped with a L87 6.

Over 80,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles from model years 2025-2026 are being recalled due to defective pedestrian alert sound systems that may not meet federal safety requirements.

GM's current 6.2-liter V8 made headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2025. Internally known as the L87, it's been slapped with recalls and lawsuits since April of last year. The reason? It's mainly due to manufacturing defects in connecting rods and crankshafts.