Michigan Automaker GM Recalls Over 600,000 Vehicles

Michigan has been instrumental in not only the creation of the motor vehicle here in America but also the advancement of the automotive industry. We all know the history of Henry T Ford and the Ford Motor Company starting in Michigan and soon they had competition popping up all over the country and world. Today, the automotive industry is stronger than before but facing some challenges.

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We're all aware of how the tariffs have affected the automotive industry from production to final sale pricing of cars. This has created a plethora of problems including an overloaded inventory and concerning profit margins. Now, they are facing another problem that has become more frequent in the recent years, recalls.

Recalls have been hitting the automotive industry hard for the last couple of years as companies are trying to find the most advantageous ways to sell their vehicles and sometimes this is creating safety issues. There have been recalls initiated for functions inside of the car, seat belts, outside framing, and many other parts of vehicles including some things under the hood.

General Motors Recalls Over 600,00 Vehicles Affecting Michigan

General Motors (GM) is next in line to be subject to a recall as some of their vehicles have been deemed unsafe to travel in. The Detroit based automaker had to recall over 600,000 SUVs and trucks in the United States and another 121,000 worldwide. The recall has been initiated due to engine issues that could lead to a loss of power and boost the risk of a crash.

The year, make, and model of the following GM vehicles have been recalled:

2021-2024 model-year Cadillac Escalade
2021-2024 Escalade ESV
2021-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2021-2024 Suburban
2021-2024 Tahoe
2021-2024 GMC Sierra 1500
2021-2024 Yukon
2021-2024 Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 gas engines.

The connecting rod and crankshaft engine compartments could have manufacturing defects that lead to engine damage or failure. So far there have been 12 crashes, and 12 injuries related to the issue that has these vehicles being recalled. GM dealers will inspect vehicles and repair or replace the engine if needed.