• 600,000+ GM Cars/Trucks Recalled - Bad Crankshafts Can Snap

    From c186282@21:1/5 to All on Wed Apr 30 19:03:09 2025
    https://www.wptv.com/life/recalls/gm-recalls-nearly-600-000-cadillac-chevrolet-and-gmc-cars-due-to-engine-failure-risks

    General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across
    its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to
    potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine
    failure.

    The recall covers certain Cadillac Escalades and Escalade
    ESVs; Chevrolet Silverado 1500s, Suburbans and Tahoes; as
    well as GMC Sierra 1500s, Yukons and Yukon XLs between
    model years 2021 and 2024.

    According to recall documents published by the National
    Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these vehicles share
    a gas engine that may have connecting rod or crankshaft c
    omponent problems, due to supplier manufacturing or quality
    issues. This can lead to engine damage and potential failure
    while driving, increasing crash risks.

    . . .

    Ummm ... this isn't some stupid little valve or
    relay - it's big hard iron in the middle of the
    engine. That's $$$+

    And they wonder why Euros and Chinese don't want
    to buy American cars .......

    Admittedly BIG American vehicles aren't very
    compatible with Europe ... too many narrow
    twisty medieval roads, esp in cities.

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