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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.
Last Updated: Apr 8, 2025
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KGG Investigating General Motors LLC Defective New Engine-6.2L V9 L87 Incorporated in Model Year:
- 2019-2024, Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2021-2024, Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2021-2024, Chevrolet Suburban
- 2019-2024, GMC Sierra 1500
- 2021-2024, GMC Yukon
- 2021-2024, GMC Yukon XL
- 2021-2024, Cadillac Escalade
- 2021-2024, Cadillac Escalade ESV
KGG is currently investigating a putative class action against General Motors LLC (“GM”) for its use of a defective new engine 6.2L V9 L87 in the above vehicle models. The 6.2L V9 L87 engine was introduced in 2019. These vehicles models are subject to complete engine failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) is investigating this potential engine failure after receiving numerous complaints from consumers of these vehicles. The complaints allege sudden loss of power due to engine seizures, caused by bearing failures that may result in the engine seizing or the connecting rod breaching the engine block. A seized engine can lead to a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. While the NHTSA is investigating, GM has not yet issued a formal recall for the affected vehicles.
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If you believe you’ve been harmed by a defective product, here’s what to do:
- Get medical treatment immediately.
- Keep the product, packaging, and proof of purchase.
- Do not try to repair or alter the product.
- Document injuries, expenses, and correspondence.
- Contact our firm for a free consultation.
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How to Join the GM Engine Class Action Lawsuit
If you believe your vehicle is affected by the GM engine defect, you may be eligible to join the class action lawsuit. To get started, gather documentation such as your vehicle’s make, model, year, service records, and any repair invoices related to engine issues. Then, contact our firm for a free case evaluation. We will determine your eligibility and guide you through the process of joining the lawsuit—at no upfront cost to you.
If you have experienced engine failure in one of the above vehicles, you may be entitled to compensation.
If you wish to speak with the attorneys at the firm about this matter, please contact class action attorney Melissa R. Emert, Esq., or Gary S. Graifman, Esq., Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C., 135 Chestnut Ridge Road – Suite 200, Montvale, NJ 07645 via telephone: (866) 896-0935, fax: (845) 356-4335, or email: [email protected] or [email protected].
References:
NHTSA opens preliminary probe into more than 870,000 GM vehicles | Reuters. Reuters. (2025, January 17). https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nhtsa-opens-preliminary-probe-into-more-than-870000-gm-vehicles-2025-01-17/
Edwards, J. (n.d.). NHTSA to investigate General Motors over engine failure complaints. Top Class Actions. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/general-motors-class-action-lawsuit-and-settlement-news/nhtsa-to-investigate-general-motors-over-engine-failure-complaints/
NHTSA investigating 900k GM Trucks, suvs for potential engine failure. The Dallas Morning News. (2025, January 22). https://www.dallasnews.com/business/autos/2025/01/22/nhtsa-investigating-900k-gm-trucks-suvs-for-potential-engine-failure/
