NHTSA recall 25V-274 (25V274000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 24, 2025 - about 597,571 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V274000
- Also written as
- 25V-274
- Manufacturer number
- N252494000
- Reported
- April 24, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~597,571
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Why it is dangerous
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-274 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.