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…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 4-Speed
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro The sports coupe shown on AutoHunter, an online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is powered by a 468ci V8 engine that sends power to the road through a Muncie M22 four-speed manual transmission. It's finished in bright red with white nose stripes and comes with black vinyl and black and white houndstooth cloth interior. This first-generation Camaro comes from the Missouri selling dealer and has a clear title. The instantly recognizable body is painted in bright red with a white stripe around the nose. Other exterior features include chrome bumpers and mirror housings as well as simulated air vents on the hood. Just like the engine, the wheels and tires have also been upgraded. This Camaro now rides on 18-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with 225/45 front and 275/40 Nitto radials in the rear. The cabin features 2+2 black vinyl and black and white houndstooth cloth seats. It comes with amenities like power steering, air…
Pick of the Day: 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
The original Rolls-Royce Introduced in 1955, the Silver Cloud was a major milestone for the ultra-luxury automaker. Rolls-Royce says it has a stronger chassis, longer wheelbase and larger cabin than its predecessor, the Silver Dawn. It was also the first Rolls-Royce to come standard with an automatic transmission and power steering. Things got even better with the model's second series, such as our Daily Pick, a right-hand-drive 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, presented by a dealer in Cary, Illinois, on ClassicCars.com sell. (Click here or any image below to see the list.) In 1959, Rolls-Royce introduced an updated model called the Silver Cloud II. The biggest change compared to its predecessor is under the hood: it's powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that's 20 percent more powerful than the previous 4.9-liter inline-six. This particular 1962 Silver Cloud II was purchased by its previous owner in Scotland in 1982, driven hundreds of miles, and then flown back to Chicago. The car…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
AutoHunter Featuredis an online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, and this 2006 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with 29,000 miles is up for auction. As an early C6 Corvette, it was powered by an LS2 6.0-liter V8 engine connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Monterey Red Metallic with a black leather interior, this sixth-generation Corvette is now available from the seller with an owner's manual, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title. The Monterey Red Metallic exterior features fog lights, xenon HID headlights, a body-color removable roof panel and a glass rear hatch. This C6 rides on the road with a set of staggered-width 18-inch front and 19-inch rear chromed aluminum wheels shod in 245/40 and 285/35 Continental ExtremeContact tires respectively. The cockpit features heated, power-adjustable black leather bucket seats for two. Features include cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a touchscreen infotainment system with AM/FM/XM radio and navigation. Vehicle information is displayed on the head-up display, 200…
Pick of the Day: 1989 GMC V1500 Jimmy
What I've realized over the past year have OK problems encountered. For example, if you're a small business owner and you have so many customers that you have to expand your staff, this is a good question. To some extent, automakers themselves face a very good problem: They invest millions of dollars to make their SUVs more aerodynamic, fuel efficient, and equipped with infotainment and driver-assist technology, but Thousands more people behave well enough to buy old, boxy, low-tech off-roaders (even though the money doesn't go to the manufacturer). You may be the one shopping for our Daily Pick, a 1989 GMC V1500 Jimmy listed on ClassicCars.com by a Florida dealer. Getting rid of it doesn't have to be a complicated process, nor does it require a vehicle with a low drag coefficient, cylinder deactivation, and electronically adjustable suspension. It just needs room for you and your special someone or some of your friends, a trustworthy engine, and four-wheel drive…
Pick of the Day: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
"Front shutters The fenders, bulging hood and throbbing exhaust let people know this isn't a knockoff," Chevrolet says in an ad about the Nova SS. The Nova was launched in 1962 as a compact economy car, But it later evolved into a muscle car that became a hit with buyers. The Pick of the Day is a 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Mount Airy, Maryland. (Click the link to view the list) "This car is an original with 43,000 miles and its drivetrain is documented, including carburetor, transmission, rear 12-bolt anti-roll bar differential," the seller says. "Options include power disc brakes, power steering, factory buckets and console." Originally launched in the early 1960s as the "Chevrolet II", the Nova was a compact car built on General Motors' X-body platform. As the muscle car era began to heat up in the mid-to-late 1960s, the Nova became one of the cars known for its…
GM Vortec Engine Litigation: Motion to Arbitrate Denied
Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Ohio are said to be consuming too much gas. September 23, 2024 — The GM Vortec engine lawsuit is still ongoing four years after the class action was initially filed. According to the GM Engine Litigation, 2011-2014 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles consumed too much gas, which is just one of many GM gas guzzling lawsuits filed in the U.S. GM 5.3-liter engine litigation includes: “All current and former owners or lessees of a class of vehicles (as defined herein) purchased or leased in the State of Ohio.” The GM Engine Litigation includes vehicles manufactured on or after February 10, 2011 equipped with the fourth-generation 5.3-liter V8 Vortec 5300 LC9 engine: 2011-2014 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2011-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 2011-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 2011-2014 GMC Yukon 2011-2014 GMC Yukon XL Plaintiff Lisa Mae Jennings bought a new 2013 Chevrolet Silverado in 2013, but after driving the truck for three years and more than…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is auctioning this 2006 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed for a reserve price lower than when it was last listed in February 2024. It is powered by a tuned and improved LS2 6.0-liter V8 engine, sending power to the rear wheels through a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission. Finished in a custom Slate Gray with Magenta Metallic accents and a reupholstered black leather interior, this last-generation GTO is now offered with a custom cover, service records, spare keys, a clean CARFAX report, and clear title in the seller's name. Under previous ownership, the exterior was repainted in a custom Slate Gray with Magenta Metallic accents. Features include ground effects, fog lights, dual hood scoops, tinted windows, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, and a gloss black decklid panel. The stock wheels have been replaced with satin black 18-inch VMR V701 wheels with 255/35 tires up front and 275/35 tires at the rear. Inside, all…
GM Duramax Diesel CP4 Fuel Pump Litigation Settled
General Motors has received preliminary approval for the Bosch CP4 fuel pump settlement for its Duramax diesel engines. July 31, 2024 — A settlement in the General Motors Duramax diesel CP4 fuel pump litigation has been preliminarily approved after vehicle owners alleged that the Bosch CP4 fuel pumps were defective. The fuel pump lawsuit involves 2011 through 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and 2011 through 2016 GMC Sierra trucks equipped with the Duramax diesel 6.6L V8 engine. The Duramax truck fuel pump lawsuit claims these trucks are dangerous because the fuel pumps can shut off the engine while the truck is moving. "The plaintiffs allege that GM then charged consumers $10,000 for the repairs, even though the company allegedly knew 'that any such repairs would be futile as they would not actually resolve the problem as long as the vehicle was running on U.S. diesel.'" Bosch CP4 fuel pumps allegedly failed when used with U.S. diesel fuel because the pumps were too…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 27K Mile 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight sedan. The car has a reported 27,000 original miles and is powered by its original 455ci V8 engine, which is coupled to a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include removable rear wheel skirts, cruise control, power steering, air conditioning, AM radio, and power front disc brakes. This Oldsmobile has a light green body, a green vinyl top, and a green vinyl interior, and the title is clear to the seller. The light green exterior features a green vinyl roof, dual mirrors, rocker and wheel opening moldings, and removable rear wheel skirts. According to the seller, there is minor paint loss on the fender flares, minor damage on the passenger side of the trunk, and a minor scratch on the quarter panel near the driver's side taillight. This Oldsmobile rides on 15-inch steel wheels with wire covers and white-rimmed radial tires. The interior seats are in green…
AutoHunter Spotlight: 27K Mile 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight sedan. The car has a reported 27,000 original miles and is powered by its original 455ci V8 engine, which is coupled to a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include removable rear wheel skirts, cruise control, power steering, air conditioning, AM radio, and power front disc brakes. This Oldsmobile has a light green body, a green vinyl top, and a green vinyl interior, and the title is clear to the seller. The light green exterior features a green vinyl roof, dual mirrors, rocker and wheel opening moldings, and removable rear wheel skirts. According to the seller, there is minor paint loss on the fender flares, minor damage on the passenger side of the trunk, and a minor scratch on the quarter panel near the driver's side taillight. This Oldsmobile rides on 15-inch steel wheels with wire covers and white-rimmed radial tires. The interior seats are in green…
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