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…