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Ladies and gentlemen, if you can’t start your engines, you might be driving a General Motors truck. The automaker recently recalled over 877k trucks due to V8 engine failure. However, a lawsuit alleges that GM knew about the defect for years before finally issuing a recall. 

Lawsuit claims General Motors knowingly sold trucks with defective engines 

I have good, bad, and weird news for those who own General Motors trucks. The good news is that GM has issued a massive recall for over 877,000 models with defective V8 engines. That means the problem will be corrected at no cost. 

The bad news is that GM is still working on a solution that may involve replacing the entire engine. So, it’s unclear how long it will take to get your Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra engine fixed or replaced. 

Now, the weird news is that General Motors is being sued by a class action lawsuit filed in February. According to HBSS Law, GM knew about the problem years ahead of issuing the recall but sold trucks and SUVs anyway. 

Models built between 2021 and 2024 with the L87 6.2-liter V8 engine could be at risk. The engine connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that cause engine failure or breach the engine block. 

Drivers have been complaining about this issue with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and forums for years. GM even responded to some complaints by saying lots of people had the same issue. 

There are 12 reports of accidents and injuries related to the problem. The lawsuit claims that GM knew about the defect for years but failed to disclose it. 

NHTSA complaints prove that GM knew about the defect prior to March 24, 2023. This is years before it just issued a related recall in April 2025.