L87 6.2: “NHTSA to investigate potential for engine failure in nearly 1 million GM trucks, SUVs”

[nomech]

There are solutions to disable it. https://www.autostopeliminator.com/

Not bad, but there should be a way to disable in the settings or it should be an on/off button and not a momentary button. Meaning, you press the button to disable and as long as you have it in the disabled position, it never turns back on.

 

[SMITH2]

Happened to my wife a few days ago with our kids in the car. 2024 YukonXL Denali Ultimate. She had the same thing has everybody else: without warning it shutdown on the highway. Fortunately, no injuries or accidents caused by it. But it’s only a matter of time.

The dealership says the engine needs to be replaced. I’m trying to do some research on what this does to the value seeing as how the replacement will make it on the CarFax. Does anybody know? Also, will it alter the title?

The dealership has no timetable on when they’ll be able to do the replacement. We are going up there today to pick up our loaner (which, to me is not comparable) so just trying to get all my ducks in a row before we go up there. Thanks!

I have a 2023 Tahoe with only 21,000 miles and the same for me. We are 900 miles away from home pulling a camper and had to rent a truck to get to our distination. Now rent a truck to get back home. No idea if GM will cover the costs. It S--ks.

 

[Tomg737]

Supposedly, the service manager called GM today to start the buyback process. I’m sure this won’t be fun or quick.

 

[NoYukonYet_1Jeep]

I find it almost comical that this NHTSA investigation was published the day after it happened to me. Everyone on here who has had this problem should submit their experience to the NHTSA to help push the process along...

Report a Safety Problem | NHTSA

File a complaint with NHTSA if you experienced a vehicle, tire, car seat or equipment safety problem that could be a safety defect.

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Thank you for posting this. Feel free to check my whole feed from February 2023 but I went through this entire situation with a blown motor on my Yukon Denali. I have just submitted all my info to the NHTSA. Good luck to all impacted

 

[stevedonato]

It was only a matter of time. Spontaneous engine failure is a recipe for a serious incident. Fortunately, at least on this forum we haven't heard of anyone having a major incident outside of the inconvenience being stranded with a failed engine.

Toyota recently recalled the majority of their TT 3.5L V6 engines due to failure caused by machining debris eating up crank bearings.

Do you think "being stranded with a failed engine." is a trivial incovenience? WTF for a $60 - $80k vehicle!

 

[MattAlaska]

I'm being told indefinite wait on an engine, maybe 6 months. The dealer is suggesting I talk to them about trading it in for something else. Also that GM will only cover 1 week for a loaner? That's the part that is BS if it is true.

11,800 miles - needs new engine.

 

[nomech]

I'm being told indefinite wait on an engine, maybe 6 months. The dealer is suggesting I talk to them about trading it in for something else. Also that GM will only cover 1 week for a loaner? That's the part that is BS if it is true.

11,800 miles - needs new engine.

Nice, you have a vehicle with almost 12k miles, it needs a new engine and they want you trade it in for something else, making even more money off of you.

Bad engines and bad transmissions. I'm not sure that I want to look at GMs anymore.

 

[2024 White Tahoe]

I'm being told indefinite wait on an engine, maybe 6 months. The dealer is suggesting I talk to them about trading it in for something else. Also that GM will only cover 1 week for a loaner? That's the part that is BS if it is true.

11,800 miles - needs new engine.

Research your state’s vehicle lemon law. Most have a time limit to meet (typically 30 calendar days) for a vehicle to be out-of-service due to a defect, before it is considered a lemon.

Here is Alaska’s vehicle lemon law: https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/lemonlaw.html

Do not talk to the dealer about the lemon law issue. Wait until you meet the requirement, then file the action yourself or hire an attorney.

The dealer is trying to avoid a lemon law repurchase by suggesting that you trade-in the vehicle. You will lose a lot by doing that.

Good luck.

 

[homesick]

I was so happy when I got my 22 with no start stop chip available. Such a terrible "feature" to eek out another 1mpg around town

This, and most vehicle complaints, are the result of efforts to meet ever-tightening, and often contradictory, regulations for fuel economy, pollution, noise, and safety; going back to the beginning of the 1970s.

These regulations are also the driving force in the rising vehicle costs; for purchase and for maintenance/repair.

And I'm not saying companies never screw up.

joe

 

[StephenPT]

Do you think "being stranded with a failed engine." is a trivial incovenience? WTF for a $60 - $80k vehicle!

I didn't say it's trivial. I said a major incident, which when it comes to auto manufacturers issuing a recall involves the potential for loss of "life and limb."