NHTSA Opens Investigation Into GM V-8s That Won’t Stop Imploding, Despite Receiving Recall Remedy

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into GM V-8s That Won’t Stop Imploding, Despite Receiving Recall Remedy

Despite General Motors issuing a remedy for its L87 6.2-liter V-8s, NHTSA has received reports that hundreds have failed after the fix.

US highway agency expands probe into GM pickups, SUVs over engine failures

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it has upgraded and expanded a probe ​into nearly 1 million General Motors pickup trucks and SUVs over engine failures ‌that led to a recall in 2025.

NHTSA widens GM engine recall probe

NHTSA expands probe into GM 2025-26 L87 6.2L V8s; 997,743 US vehicles potentially affected, 499 post-remedy failures

GM Engines Under the Microscope: Escalation in Investigation

The NHTSA has upgraded a probe into General Motors vehicles after engine failures in nearly 1 million cars. This deeper investigation follows a 2025 recall affecting models like the Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Silverado. Past attempts to fix the issue have not entirely succeeded, leading to consumer complaints.

Roundup: ChatGPT / GM engine failures / US business activity surges

Convenience meets risk: OpenAI has added a ChatGPT feature that can search, analyze, draft and send messages through Apple’s Messages app on Macs, making it easier to manage conversations and automate tasks. While convenient for personal and business use, the integration requires expanded access to contacts and computer data, raising concerns about sensitive information being exposed to or mishandled by AI systems. The feature highlights the gro…

NHTSA expands GM engine recall probe to include more model years

The NHTSA investigation into General Motors models with certain V8 engines has now reached nearly 1 million vehicles.