Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 124 of 124 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
67 complaint records
"Engine failure, losing engine coolant and engine oil. After change oil, roughly 1500 miles, engine losses about 3-4qts of oil...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Power train
32 complaint records
"Engine failure, losing engine coolant and engine oil. After change oil, roughly 1500 miles, engine losses about 3-4qts of oil...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Electrical system
22 complaint records1 crash report
"The car turned itself off while driving 55 to 60 mph on a highway. Would not turn back on after getting to the side of the road. Very dangerous...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 opened Aug 2026 | OPEN | Engine | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. |
| EA25007 opened Oct 2025 | OPEN | Engine And Engine Cooling | Loss of motive power due to engine failure The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. |
| RQ26001 opened Jan 2026 | closed Aug 2026 | Engine | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. |
| PE25001 opened Jan 2025 | closed Oct 2025 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Loss of motive power due to engine failure - led to recall 25V274 On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V085000 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS... | Normally free |
| 25V274000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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. | Normally free |
| 22V903000 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500,... | Normally free |
| 22V617000 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026061 2026-02-12 | Powertrain | 2,072 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission control valve body could wear and lose pressure. If this happens, the transmission could shift harshly and cause the wheels to lock up. |
| 2025225 2025-04-24 | Engine | 49,848 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft components may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. |
| 2024637 2024-10-24 | Powertrain | 52,309 | Issue: Over time, the transmission control valve could wear and lose pressure. If this happens, the transmission could shift harshly and could cause the rear wheels to lock up. |
| 2024060 2024-02-01 | Lights And Instruments | 273,306 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is in the "OFF" or "PARKING LAMP" position. |
| 2023472 2023-08-24 | Lights And Instruments | 163,611 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian regulations require automatic headlamps to turn on when the ambient light level drops below a certain point (1000 lux). |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022700 2022-12-08 | Lights And Instruments | 85,685 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are on. |
| 2022456 2022-08-11 | Seats And Restraints | 30,096 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the left and/or right third-row seat belt buckles may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the seat belts could detach in a crash. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-NA-244 May 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. |
| N252536751 Apr 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Wheels | Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. |
| N252536751-01 Apr 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Wheels | Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. |
| PIT5698F Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. | |
| N262558690-02 Sep 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Fuel/Propulsion System | General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N262558690 Sep 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Fuel/Propulsion System | General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. |
| PIT5801F Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system. | |
| PIP4902W Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| N262558690-01 Sep 2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. | |
| PIC6551C Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| N262558690-01 Aug 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Fuel/Propulsion System | General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. |
| PIT5509N Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues. | |
| PIT5099J Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | PI to help diagnose A/C concern | |
| PIT6476C Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message and DTC C055F due to a low battery condition. Dealer are to inspect the battery, battery connections and for any aftermarket devices. | |
| PIT5910C Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not working after the BCM goes asleep. Advise dealership it is working as designed. | |
| PIT5966F Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message. | |
| PIT6209K May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates recovery procedure after return to dealer message. | |
| PIT6519 May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available. | |
| PIT5509M May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues. | |
| PIC6551B May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| PIC6423A May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue | |
| PIC6602W May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio. | |
| PIC6602V May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio. | |
| PIT6511 Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message | |
| PIT3271Q Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available. | |
| PIP4902V Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIP6104 Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect. | |
| PIT6406F Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD | |
| PIT6425D Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss | |
| N252494003-02 Jan 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. |
| PIT6425C Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIT6400A Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from current supplier listed in the bulletin. | |
| PIP6098 Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction. | |
| PIP4902U Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. | |
| PIT5214G Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical... | |
| PIC6629 Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display | |
| 25-NA-339 Nov 2025 | Engine | Under Field Actions N252494000, N252494001, the service procedure includes performing a PICO test on vehicle engines within the identified suspect VIN population. If the engine passes the PICO test, the engine oil will be changed from 0W20 to Mobil 1 Supercar 0W40 dexosR. | |
| PIT6446 Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used. | |
| PIT6406C Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD | |
| PIT6446 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used. | |
| PIT5993E Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with high resistance in the glass breakage loop that could cause a dead battery or unwanted theft alarm. Dealers are to inspect the glass breakage loop. | |
| PIT6425B Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIT6425A Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's | |
| PIC6551A Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues | |
| N242454441 -03 Oct 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Power Train | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. |
| PIC6602K Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio. | |
| PIT6406B Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD | |
| PIT6440 Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | The Driver Information Center may display a message of Transport Mode On after the ignition is cycled. | |
| PIP6068C Oct 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises dealers that Engine Control Module designation E90 is on a ordering restriction through technical assistance. | |
| PIT6434 Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This PI is to inform technicians of a possible battery draw caused by the K36 chassis control module. Techs are to update the calibrations of the chassis control module using the service programming system. | |
| PIT5941C Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates a issue where the rear windshield wipers will not be in the park position and will cause the rear back glass not to open with the switch or the RKE fob. This explains how to repair that concern. | |
| N252508341 Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Engine | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition that could cause the engine coolant control valve to fail an onboard vehicle diagnostic test. |
| PIT5800D Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates and issues with Fuse F49 blowing causing a SES MIL and a Service Theft Deterrent System message displayed in the DIC. It instructions dealership to inspect the 12 volt power accessory port for shorting out. | |
| 13598 Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH | |
| PIT5479H Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston. | |
| PIP6068B Sep 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises dealers that Engine Control Module designation E90 is on a ordering restriction through technical assistance. | |
| 22-NA-080 Sep 2025 | Engine | This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder. | |
| 25-NA-110 Sep 2025 | Suspension | This bulletin advises the techs that the front and or rear shocks need to be replaced as a set and not 1 at a time to avoid the road and ride performance not to be compromised. | |
| N252510321-02 Sep 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Unknown Or Other | Certain vehicles will receive a software update to add to the existing Check Engine Light a Driver Information Center (DIC) warning message if DTC P0016 sets. Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| PIP5845B Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This P/I is to advise to inspect the stacked plate heat exchanger as possible root cause for any trans concern. |
Showing 60 of 1151 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 4 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 3 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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