Nearly 877,000 General Motors L87 engine failures investigated
General Motors L87 engine failure may have been caused by bearing failure. January 18, 2025 — General Motors L87 engine failures in nearly 878,000 vehicles are being investigated after complaints about bearing failures in these vehicles: 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019-2024 GMC Sierra 1500 2021-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2021-2024 Chevrolet Suburban 2021-2024 GMC Yukon 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Owners complained that General Motors' L87 V8 engine bearings failed and caused the L87 engine to seize. GM owners also complained about L87 engine bearings failing and causing connecting rods to puncture the engine block. The owner of a 2023 Chevrolet 1500 describes the L87 engine failure his truck experienced. "On June 16, 2024, my vehicle broke down on the interstate at 70 mph. I was able to step to the side and attempt to restart. Ten minutes later, the vehicle restarted and I received a "Low Battery" message News. The day after I drove it, I called the dealer to ask for a…
Tesla rearview camera failure leads to recall of 240,000 vehicles
Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Tesla Model Y rearview camera screen may be blank. January 10, 2025 — About 240,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled because rearview camera images may not be displayed on the screen. The rearview camera recall involves these vehicles equipped with computer circuit boards that may short circuit. 2024-2025 Tesla Model 3 2024-2025 Tesla Model S 2023-2025 Tesla Model X 2023-2025 Tesla Model Y People may have forgotten about the old method, but Tesla says customers can perform a shoulder check and use the rearview mirror if the rearview camera image fails. Tesla noticed the camera image problem in November 2024, when engineers saw an increase in on-board computer replacements. "Analysis traces this condition to software versions prior to 2024.44.25.3 or 2024.45.25.6. This sequence of specific software and hardware configurations, coupled with cooler temperatures, may increase reverse current flow, resulting in primary and/or Secondary power component short circuit ” — Tesla As of…
Ford investigates battery failures in Mavericks, Broncos
The government wants to know if 456,000 Ford Bronco Sports and Mavericks need new 12V batteries. November 18, 2024 — Ford battery issues have sparked an investigation into battery failures and loss of charge in 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the investigation includes more than 456,500 Ford vehicles. In January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation after 2021 Ford Bronco Sport owners complained that their vehicles were losing power while driving. The Ford Mustang Sport loses all power and electrical systems while driving, but most drivers report no warning lights or messages indicating the problem. These owners also stated that the problem was resolved by replacing the 12-volt battery. In April this year, Ford announced a recall of more than 456,000 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles due to 12V battery failure. Ford dealers have been told to update software in the…
More than 105,000 BMWs may have starter motor failures
After multiple failed starts, the starter motor may be electrically overloaded go through Brad Anderson August 9, 2024 13:35 The recall affects the X5, X6, X7, 7 Series, 8 Series and 3 Series models. In addition to the starter motor possibly not working, the affected BMW vehicles also have a fire hazard. Dealers will be able to resolve the issue with a simple software update. BMW has recalled more than 105,000 sedans, coupes, convertibles and SUVs in the United States because the starter motor could have mechanical damage that could prevent the engine from running. BMW received multiple field reports of fires in the engine compartment and engines that would not start starting beginning in March 2023. It was initially unclear whether there was a connection between the "heat damage" and the engines that would not start, but after an in-depth investigation and more accident reports from the field, BMW concluded that there was a connection between the two. Read:…
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